Charles Partridge Adams (1858–1942)
Charles Partridge Adams is an American artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $2,668. 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 Charles Partridge Adams sold in 2025 for $21,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Partridge Adams work is $2,668.
The median Charles Partridge Adams painting sells for $4,248 across 46 lots.
The median Charles Partridge Adams work on paper sells for $868 across 20 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Partridge Adams paintings typically sell for $1,718–$5,098 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Partridge Adams work on papers typically sell for $499–$1,177 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 51 | $4,248†‡ | $28,750 | 90.2% | 2026-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $868†‡ | $2,875 | 95.2% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $26,125 | $37,375 | — | 2025-07-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,718–$5,098†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $21,780 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,626–$13,662†‡ | $11,088†‡ | $28,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 20 | $499–$1,177†‡ | $868†‡ | $2,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2007 | $28,750 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $23,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,450 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Partridge Adams worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Partridge Adams work is $2,668. The median Charles Partridge Adams painting sells for $4,248 across 46 lots. The median Charles Partridge Adams work on paper sells for $868 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Partridge Adams paintings typically sell for $1,718–$5,098 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Charles Partridge Adams work on papers typically sell for $499–$1,177 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Charles Partridge Adams painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Partridge Adams painting is $4,248. 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 Charles Partridge Adams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Partridge Adams painting is $28,750.
What is the average price of a Charles Partridge Adams work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Partridge Adams work on paper is $868. 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 Charles Partridge Adams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Partridge Adams work on paper is $2,875.
What is the average price of a small Charles Partridge Adams painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Partridge Adams painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Charles Partridge Adams work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Partridge Adams work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Charles Partridge Adams's auction record?
Charles Partridge Adams's auction record is $37,375, set in 2008.
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