> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adrian-ghenie · updated 2026-11-03

# Adrian Ghenie (b. 1977)

## What is Adrian Ghenie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 164 auction results for Adrian Ghenie at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $49,169 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,772–$773,065, n=16). The auction record is $10,326,294 for Pie Fight Interior 12 (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pie Fight Interior 12, 2014 | Oil paint | $10,326,294 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Nickelodeon, 2008 | Painting | $9,002,655 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | The Collector I, 2008 | Oil paint | $8,495,848 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Lidless Eye | Painting | $7,643,477 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Charles Darwin at the Age of 75, 2014 | Oil paint | $7,424,676 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Degenerate Art, 2018 | Oil paint | $7,287,454 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | LIDLESS EYE, 2016-2018 | Oil on canvas | $7,086,393 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | The Death of Charles Darwin, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $7,054,488 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | The Trip, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $6,183,395 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Lidless Eye, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $5,479,759 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 115 | $504,000 |
| Other | 17 | $52,201 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $26,640 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $2,395,756 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $89,239 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $80,337 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 164 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adrian Ghenie is a Romanian artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $193,963. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adrian Ghenie sold in 2026 for $254,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adrian Ghenie work worth?

Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Ghenie work is $193,963.

The median Adrian Ghenie painting sells for $404,841 across 128 lots.

The median Adrian Ghenie work on paper sells for $15,421 across 18 lots.

The median Adrian Ghenie print sells for $9,086 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Adrian Ghenie paintings typically sell for $37,412–$376,054 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Adrian Ghenie paintings typically sell for $928,980–$3,926,322 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $9,086 | $9,086 | 25% | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 145 | $404,841‡ | $10.3M | 88.3% | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $15,421‡ | $197,579 | 75% | 2026-03-07 |
| Photography | 4 | $451,460‡ | $2.5M | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 95 | $706,856‡ | $10.3M | — | 2026-03-07 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Adrian Ghenie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $9,086 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (145 lots) median $404,841, record $10,326,294. A typical Adrian Ghenie painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 95 lots) the median is $706,856.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $75,584–$531,267‡ | $236,511‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $37,412–$376,054‡ | $90,652‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $928,980–$3.9M | $2.6M | $10.3M |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,549–$15,953‡ | $6,913‡ | $36,091 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $10,354–$30,256‡ | $19,141‡ | $36,988 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $10.3M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9M |
| Photography | 2016 | $2.5M |
| Photography | 2016 | $890,178 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $197,579 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $36,988 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $9,086 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adrian Ghenie worth?

Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Ghenie work is $193,963. The median Adrian Ghenie painting sells for $404,841 across 128 lots. The median Adrian Ghenie work on paper sells for $15,421 across 18 lots. The median Adrian Ghenie print sells for $9,086 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Adrian Ghenie paintings typically sell for $37,412–$376,054 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Adrian Ghenie paintings typically sell for $928,980–$3,926,322 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adrian Ghenie painting?

Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Ghenie painting is $404,841. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adrian Ghenie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Ghenie painting is $10,326,294.

### What is the average price of a Adrian Ghenie work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Ghenie work on paper is $15,421. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adrian Ghenie's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Ghenie work on paper is $197,579.

### What is the average price of a medium Adrian Ghenie painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Adrian Ghenie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $90,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Adrian Ghenie painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Adrian Ghenie painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,580,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Adrian Ghenie's auction record?

Adrian Ghenie's auction record is $10,326,294, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adrian Ghenie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adrian-ghenie (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.