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

# David Adamo (b. 1979)

## What is David Adamo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for David Adamo at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $318 including buyer’s premium (middle half $315–$960, n=5). The auction record is $10,710 for Untitled (cedar wood sculpture) (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (cedar wood sculpture), 2013 | Cedar wood | $10,710 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (cedar sculpture), 2012 | Cedar | $5,670 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (carved western red cedar wood), 2016 | Carved western red cedar wood | $4,480 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (Orange Peel), 2015 | Bronze | $4,410 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (11 Erasers), 2012 | Tempera | $3,536 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled (Margret), 2009 | Bronze | $2,413 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (Orange Peel), 2015 | Painted bronze | $2,016 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (Cane), 2009 | Wooden cane, rubber and wood chippings | $1,141 | Christie's | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled (Bird), 2012 | Bronze | $1,134 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Commissioned Small Blue Radiator, 2014 | Sculpey | $960 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 17 | $889 |
| Other | 5 | $318 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $819 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Adamo is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $819.

A work by David Adamo sold in 2026 for $4,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Adamo work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Adamo work is $819.

The median David Adamo sculpture sells for $889 across 16 lots.

The median David Adamo painting sells for $1,988 across 2 lots.

The median David Adamo photograph sells for $504 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,988 | $3,536 | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $889 | $10,710 | 94.1% | 2026-06-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $504 | $504 | — | 2022-12-20 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $698–$1,575 | $819 | $4,410 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $10,710 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $5,670 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $3,536 |
| Photography | 2022 | $504 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $441 |

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 David Adamo worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Adamo work is $819. The median David Adamo sculpture sells for $889 across 16 lots. The median David Adamo painting sells for $1,988 across 2 lots. The median David Adamo photograph sells for $504 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a David Adamo sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Adamo sculpture is $889.

### What is David Adamo's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Adamo sculpture is $10,710.

### What is the average price of a small David Adamo sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Adamo sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $819, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is David Adamo's auction record?

David Adamo's auction record is $10,710, set in 2022.

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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, “David Adamo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-adamo (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.