Eddie Adams (1933–2004)
Eddie Adams is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,440. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eddie Adams sold in 2023 for $3,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eddie Adams on OpeningBid →What is a Eddie Adams work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eddie Adams work is $1,440.
The median Eddie Adams photograph sells for $1,680 across 22 lots.
The median Eddie Adams print sells for $1,115 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Eddie Adams photographs typically sell for $839–$2,640 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,115 | $1,680 | — | 2021-10-21 |
| Photography | 26 | $1,680‡ | $43,200 | 84.6% | 2023-10-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $839–$2,640‡ | $1,440‡ | $9,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $43,200 |
| Photography | 2010 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $550 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eddie Adams worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eddie Adams work is $1,440. The median Eddie Adams photograph sells for $1,680 across 22 lots. The median Eddie Adams print sells for $1,115 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Eddie Adams photographs typically sell for $839–$2,640 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Eddie Adams photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eddie Adams photograph is $1,680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eddie Adams's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eddie Adams photograph is $43,200.
What is the average price of a small Eddie Adams photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eddie Adams photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eddie Adams's auction record?
Eddie Adams's auction record is $43,200, set in 2009.
See the full Eddie Adams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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