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# Charles Partridge Adams (1858–1942)

Charles Partridge Adams is an American artist with 88 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.

**2 Charles Partridge Adams works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Partridge Adams work worth?

Across 76 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 $4,424 across 47 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 | 52 | $4,424†‡ | $28,750 | 90.4% | 2026-03-20 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $868†‡ | $2,875 | 95.2% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $23,500 | $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) | 15 | $6,818–$13,325†‡ | $10,925†‡ | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Charles Partridge Adams worth?

Across 76 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 $4,424 across 47 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 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Partridge Adams painting is $4,424. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.