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# Adrian Pearsall (1925–2011)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 163 auction results for Adrian Pearsall at 21 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,902 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,337–$6,679, n=18). The auction record is $21,392 for Canapé (2020, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canapé, 1925 | Bois et textile Edition Craft Associates Date de création: vers 1960 H 72,5×L 247×P | $21,392 | PIASA | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Canapé, 1925 | Wool | $16,424 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Cloud, 1925 | Wool | $16,424 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Cloud, 1925 | Adrian Pearsall (1925-2011) | $14,812 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Wing chairs model 2231-C, 1955 | Walnut | $13,750 | Wright | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Modèle 1717-RC, 1965 | Wool | $13,318 | PIASA | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Swivel lounge chairs, 1960 | Walnut | $12,445 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Ensemble composé d'un canapé et d'un fauteuil, 1925 | Bois, textile et cuivre Édition Craft Associates Modèle créé dans les années 1960 Ca | $11,324 | PIASA | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Lounge chairs model 2470C, 1955 | Walnut | $9,825 | Wright | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | 2404S Canapé Edition, 1960 | Sofa | $9,602 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 94 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $2,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $2,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $2,295 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 163 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Adrian Pearsall is an American artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adrian Pearsall sold in 2026 for $2,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Adrian Pearsall work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Adrian Pearsall work worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Pearsall work is $2,000.

The median Adrian Pearsall sculpture sells for $2,071 across 16 lots.

The median Adrian Pearsall work on paper sells for $700 across 1 lots.

The median Adrian Pearsall painting sells for $450 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $450† | $450† | — | 2021-02-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $700† | $700† | — | 2025-01-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $2,071 | $6,985 | 94.1% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $13,750 | $21,392 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $957–$4,532 | $2,250 | $6,985 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,108–$4,945 | $1,905 | $5,895 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $700† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $450† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Pearsall worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adrian Pearsall work is $2,000. The median Adrian Pearsall sculpture sells for $2,071 across 16 lots. The median Adrian Pearsall work on paper sells for $700 across 1 lots. The median Adrian Pearsall painting sells for $450 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Adrian Pearsall sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adrian Pearsall sculpture is $2,071.

### What is Adrian Pearsall's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adrian Pearsall sculpture is $6,985.

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

Adrian Pearsall's auction record is $21,392, set in 2020.

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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 Pearsall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adrian-pearsall (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.