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

# Bob Adelman (1930–2016)

Bob Adelman is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $5,000.

A work by Bob Adelman sold in 2026 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bob Adelman work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Adelman work is $5,000.

The median Bob Adelman photograph sells for $5,000 across 5 lots.

The median Bob Adelman print sells for $5,270 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $5,270 | $8,255 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 7 | $5,000 | $7,661 | 71.4% | 2023-11-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,255 |
| Photography | 2023 | $7,661 |
| Photography | 2023 | $5,893 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,286 |

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 Bob Adelman worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob Adelman work is $5,000. The median Bob Adelman photograph sells for $5,000 across 5 lots. The median Bob Adelman print sells for $5,270 across 2 lots.

### What is Bob Adelman's auction record?

Bob Adelman's auction record is $8,255, set in 2026.

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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, “Bob Adelman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bob-adelman (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.