> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-adams · updated 2026-11-01

# Bill Adams (b. 1920)

Bill Adams is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $188. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bill Adams sold in 2025 for $322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bill Adams work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Adams work is $188.

The median Bill Adams painting sells for $322 across 3 lots.

The median Bill Adams work on paper sells for $67 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $322 | $762 | — | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $67‡ | $67‡ | — | 2020-11-05 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $762 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $322 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $67‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $67‡ |

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

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 Bill Adams worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Adams work is $188. The median Bill Adams painting sells for $322 across 3 lots. The median Bill Adams work on paper sells for $67 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bill Adams's auction record?

Bill Adams's auction record is $762, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bill Adams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-adams (updated 2026-11-01).

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.