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# Jean-Baptiste Adanson (1732–1804)

Jean-Baptiste Adanson is a French artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,068.

A work by Jean-Baptiste Adanson sold in 2018 for $5,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jean-Baptiste Adanson work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Adanson work is $5,068.

The median Jean-Baptiste Adanson work on paper sells for $5,068 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $5,068 | $12,286 | 85.7% | 2018-03-21 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,300–$9,982 | $5,836 | $12,286 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $12,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,982 |

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 Jean-Baptiste Adanson worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-Baptiste Adanson work is $5,068. The median Jean-Baptiste Adanson work on paper sells for $5,068 across 6 lots.

### What is Jean-Baptiste Adanson's auction record?

Jean-Baptiste Adanson's auction record is $12,286, set in 2018.

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