> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franklin-adams · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Franklin Adams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/franklin-adams (updated 2026-11-01).

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.