Allan Adler (1916–2002)
What is Allan Adler’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Allan Adler at 12 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,724–$10,545, n=7). The auction record is $94,500 for Town and Country flatware service (2024, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town and Country flatware service, 1955 | Silver | $94,500 | Wright | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Starlit flatware, 1952 | Silver | $30,000 | Wright | Mar 2006 |
| 3 | Swedish Modern flatware, 1969 | Silver | $18,000 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | 'Sunset' Flatware Service, 1916 | Sterling silver, ebony | $15,120 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Starlit | Hand-hammered silver and stainless steel | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2014 |
| 6 | 'Chinese Key' Flatware Service, 1968 | Sixteen dinner knives with stainless steel blades | $14,000 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Swedish Modern sterling flatware, 1940 | Silver | $12,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Sunset flatware, 1955 | Silver | $12,500 | Wright | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Sunset flatware service, 1969 | Silver | $11,700 | Rago Arts | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | Starlit flatware service, 1952 | Chrome steel | $11,340 | Wright | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 42 | $4,063 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $455 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Allan Adler is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,900. 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 Allan Adler sold in 2026 for $9,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Allan Adler on OpeningBid →What is a Allan Adler work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Adler work is $3,900.
The median Allan Adler work on paper sells for $120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $120† | $120† | — | 2022-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $30,000 | $94,500 | — | 2024-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $120† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Allan Adler worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Adler work is $3,900. The median Allan Adler work on paper sells for $120 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 Allan Adler's auction record?
Allan Adler's auction record is $94,500, set in 2024.
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