Franz Adam (1815–1886)
Franz Adam is a German artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,129. 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 Franz Adam is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,836; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz Adam on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Adam work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Adam work is $3,129.
The median Franz Adam painting sells for $3,395 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $3,395†‡ | $247,572 | 64.7% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,211–$3,482‡ | $2,422‡ | $11,267‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $247,572 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $11,267‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Adam worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Adam work is $3,129. The median Franz Adam painting sells for $3,395 across 11 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 Franz Adam painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Adam painting is $3,395. 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 Franz Adam's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Adam painting is $247,572.
What is Franz Adam's auction record?
Franz Adam's auction record is $247,572, set in 2021.
See the full Franz Adam record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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