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# Hank Murta Adams (b. 1956)

## What is Hank Murta Adams’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Hank Murta Adams at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $922–$3,683, n=8). The auction record is $10,625 for Frinky (2018, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frinky, 1956 | Copper | $10,625 | Rago Arts | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | Chiller, 2005 | Copper | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | Head with Flowers, 1956 | Cast glass and metal | $6,875 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled | Copper | $6,875 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (cast glass and patinated copper sculpture), 2002 | Copper | $5,292 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Head, 1956 | Glass | $5,120 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Still Life, 2007 | Copper | $4,826 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Head with Struts, 1989 | Copper | $4,788 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Bust with Jumper, 1990 | Copper | $4,410 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Dumbbell, 2002 | Copper | $4,192 | Rago Arts | Sep 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $3,514 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $4,064 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,260 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hank Murta Adams is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,528. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hank Murta Adams sold in 2026 for $3,556, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hank Murta Adams work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hank Murta Adams work is $3,528.

The median Hank Murta Adams sculpture sells for $3,810 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $3,810 | $10,625 | 94.7% | 2026-01-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,875 | $10,625 | — | 2022-01-21 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,276–$4,942 | $4,128 | $10,625 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $10,625 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,875 |

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 Hank Murta Adams worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hank Murta Adams work is $3,528. The median Hank Murta Adams sculpture sells for $3,810 across 18 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hank Murta Adams sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hank Murta Adams sculpture is $3,810.

### What is Hank Murta Adams's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hank Murta Adams sculpture is $10,625.

### What is the average price of a medium Hank Murta Adams sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hank Murta Adams sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hank Murta Adams's auction record?

Hank Murta Adams's auction record is $10,625, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.