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# Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan (1844–1924)

## What is Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 107 auction results for Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,033 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,278–$5,114, n=28). The auction record is $161,000 for Important elevator surround from the Chicago Stock Exchange (2017, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important elevator surround from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $161,000 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 2 | elevator screen from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $122,500 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Elevator door from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | Silver | $77,500 | Wright | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | elevator door from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $76,900 | Wright | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | elevator screen from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $63,750 | Wright | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | elevator door from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $52,500 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 7 | Ornamental Stencil from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1894 | Stencil | $48,300 | Wright | Dec 2002 |
| 8 | elevator door from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $46,250 | Wright | Jun 2012 |
| 9 | Elevator Door from the Chicago Stock Exchange, 1893 | White iron | $43,660 | Wright | Jun 2004 |
| 10 | elevator grille, 1893 | White iron | $40,625 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 98 | $5,480 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $2,875 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $13,775 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $4,063 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $1,544 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 107 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan is an artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,334.

A work by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan sold in 2026 for $24,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan work worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan work is $5,334.

The median Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan print sells for $33,525 across 2 lots.

The median Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan sculpture sells for $10,092 across 2 lots.

The median Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan photograph sells for $5,532 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $33,525 | $48,300 | 66.7% | 2011-12-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $10,092 | $13,200 | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Photography | 2 | $5,532 | $9,375 | — | 2022-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $77,200 | $161,000 | — | 2017-05-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $48,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $18,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $13,200 |
| Photography | 2017 | $9,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,690 |

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 Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan work is $5,334. The median Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan print sells for $33,525 across 2 lots. The median Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan sculpture sells for $10,092 across 2 lots. The median Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan photograph sells for $5,532 across 2 lots.

### What is Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan's auction record?

Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan's auction record is $161,000, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.