Franklin Adams (1933–2008)
Franklin Adams is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $523. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Franklin Adams sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franklin Adams on OpeningBid →What is a Franklin Adams work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin Adams work is $523.
The median Franklin Adams painting sells for $805 across 9 lots.
The median Franklin Adams work on paper sells for $403 across 9 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $805† | $2,588 | 64.3% | 2023-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $403 | $1,135 | 75% | 2016-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $575–$863 | $805 | $2,588 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $358–$956 | $403 | $1,135 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $2,588 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,700† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,135 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $956 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franklin Adams worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franklin Adams work is $523. The median Franklin Adams painting sells for $805 across 9 lots. The median Franklin Adams work on paper sells for $403 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Franklin Adams painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franklin Adams painting is $805. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franklin Adams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franklin Adams painting is $2,588.
What is the average price of a Franklin Adams work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franklin Adams work on paper is $403.
What is Franklin Adams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franklin Adams work on paper is $1,135.
What is Franklin Adams's auction record?
Franklin Adams's auction record is $2,588, set in 2000.
See the full Franklin Adams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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