Jankel Adler (1895–1949)
What is Jankel Adler’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 246 auction results for Jankel Adler at 23 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,832 including buyer’s premium (middle half $679–$8,824, n=23). The auction record is $393,750 for The Artist (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Artist, 1895 | Oil paint | $393,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 2 | Venus of Kirkcudbright, 1943 | Oil paint | $268,589 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | The Baal Shem Tov's Daughter, 1943 | Oil paint | $181,517 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | Woman with Grapes, 1895 | Oil paint | $116,374 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Halbakt, 1927 | Painting | $107,265 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Woman at the Window with an Apple, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $106,200 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Two Figures | Oil on canvas | $104,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | Das Spiel, 1895 | Oil paint | $87,400 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 9 | THE PEASANT AND HIS WIFE, c.1941 | <p>signed (lower left), oil on canvas</p> | $85,376 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| 10 | Judith mit dem Haupt des Holofernes, 1927 - 1928 | Oil paint | $84,000 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $10,620 |
| Other | 15 | $1,884 |
| Works on paper | 83 | $832 |
| Prints | 9 | $645 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $10,915 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 106 | $1,180 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 246 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Jankel Adler is a Polish artist with 304 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,916. 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 Jankel Adler sold in 2026 for $5,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jankel Adler work is $2,916.
The median Jankel Adler work on paper sells for $850 across 115 lots.
The median Jankel Adler painting sells for $8,000 across 101 lots.
The median Jankel Adler print sells for $539 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jankel Adler work on papers typically sell for $528–$1,962 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jankel Adler paintings typically sell for $7,992–$35,400 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $539‡ | $4,797 | 80% | 2024-12-29 |
| Paintings | 122 | $8,000†‡ | $393,750 | 82.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 133 | $850†‡ | $56,050 | 86.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $104,500 | $393,750 | — | 2026-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jankel Adler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $539 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (122 lots) median $8,000, record $393,750. A typical Jankel Adler painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $104,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $3,359–$5,110‡ | $4,124‡ | $20,224‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $7,992–$35,400†‡ | $11,800†‡ | $393,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $528–$1,962†‡ | $832†‡ | $15,512 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $726–$3,639†‡ | $1,443†‡ | $56,050 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $393,750 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $268,589 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $56,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $17,571 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,797 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $645 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jankel Adler worth?
Across 242 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jankel Adler work is $2,916. The median Jankel Adler work on paper sells for $850 across 115 lots. The median Jankel Adler painting sells for $8,000 across 101 lots. The median Jankel Adler print sells for $539 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jankel Adler work on papers typically sell for $528–$1,962 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jankel Adler paintings typically sell for $7,992–$35,400 (the middle half of 59 sold 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 Jankel Adler work on paper?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jankel Adler work on paper is $850. 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 Jankel Adler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jankel Adler work on paper is $56,050.
What is the average price of a Jankel Adler painting?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jankel Adler painting is $8,000. 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 Jankel Adler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jankel Adler painting is $393,750.
What is the average price of a small Jankel Adler work on paper?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jankel Adler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Jankel Adler painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jankel Adler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jankel Adler's auction record?
Jankel Adler's auction record is $393,750, set in 2013.
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