Derrick Adams (b. 1970)
What is Derrick Adams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Derrick Adams at 15 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,478–$11,739, n=26). The auction record is $250,000 for Figure in the Urban Landscape 31 (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure in the Urban Landscape 31, 2019 | Mixed media work | $250,000 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Figure in the Urban Landscape 36, 2019 | Acrylic, graphite, ink, fabric collage, grip tape and model cars on wood panel | $226,800 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Style Variation 4, 2018 | Paper | $215,900 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Figure in the Urban Landscape 26, 2018 | Acrylic, graphite, ink, fabric on paper collage, grip tape, and model car on wood panel | $185,190 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Floater 78, 2018 | Acrylic, pencil and fabric collage on paper | $177,033 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Figure in the Urban Landscape 37, 2019 | Acrylic, ink, fabric on paper collage, grip tape and model cars on panel | $152,400 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 7 | They All Want Cake, 2014 | Acrylic, cardboard, printed paper and fabric collage on paper mounted on archival museum board | $93,750 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | You've Been Served, 2016 | Acrylic, cardboard, printed paper and fabric collage on paper mounted to archival museum board | $78,120 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Figure in the Urban Landscape, 2018 | Acrylic, graphite, ink, fabric collage, grip tape and toy car on wood panel | $76,200 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 10 | Floater 82, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $75,600 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $69,300 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $20,428 |
| Prints | 28 | $8,178 |
| Other | 29 | $6,300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $65,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $7,650 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,926 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Derrick Adams is an American artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,890. 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 Derrick Adams sold in 2026 for $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Derrick Adams on OpeningBid →What is a Derrick Adams work worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derrick Adams work is $8,890.
The median Derrick Adams print sells for $5,080 across 55 lots.
The median Derrick Adams work on paper sells for $50,400 across 20 lots.
The median Derrick Adams photograph sells for $4,914 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Derrick Adams prints typically sell for $4,283–$10,080 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 62 | $5,080†‡ | $215,900 | 88.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 5 | $42,156 | $177,033 | 80% | 2022-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $50,400 | $250,000 | 90.9% | 2025-11-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $12,750 | $12,750 | 33.3% | 2025-07-31 |
| Photography | 9 | $4,914 | $31,200 | 88.9% | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $200,545 | $250,000 | — | 2023-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Derrick Adams's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (62 lots) median $5,080 with 88.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $42,156, record $177,033. A typical Derrick Adams painting sells for around 8.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $200,545.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,152–$3,926†‡ | $1,625†‡ | $40,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $4,283–$10,080†‡ | $5,500†‡ | $25,400 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $25,200–$63,500 | $34,801 | $76,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $60,600–$155,142 | $62,980 | $250,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $250,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $215,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $185,190 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $177,033 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $60,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $40,640 |
| Photography | 2024 | $31,200 |
| Photography | 2025 | $25,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Derrick Adams worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derrick Adams work is $8,890. The median Derrick Adams print sells for $5,080 across 55 lots. The median Derrick Adams work on paper sells for $50,400 across 20 lots. The median Derrick Adams photograph sells for $4,914 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Derrick Adams prints typically sell for $4,283–$10,080 (the middle half of 45 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 Derrick Adams print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derrick Adams print is $5,080. 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 Derrick Adams's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Derrick Adams print is $215,900.
What is the average price of a Derrick Adams work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derrick Adams work on paper is $50,400.
What is Derrick Adams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Derrick Adams work on paper is $250,000.
What is the average price of a medium Derrick Adams print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Derrick Adams print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,500, 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 Derrick Adams's auction record?
Derrick Adams's auction record is $250,000, set in 2021.
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