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# Louis Emile Adan (1839–1937)

Louis Emile Adan is a French artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Emile Adan sold in 2023 for $35,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Emile Adan work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Emile Adan work is $2,600.

The median Louis Emile Adan painting sells for $2,955 across 4 lots.

The median Louis Emile Adan work on paper sells for $918 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,955† | $5,040 | 57.1% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $918 | $35,560 | — | 2023-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $35,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,933 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,040 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $3,309 |

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 Louis Emile Adan worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Emile Adan work is $2,600. The median Louis Emile Adan painting sells for $2,955 across 4 lots. The median Louis Emile Adan work on paper sells for $918 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Emile Adan's auction record?

Louis Emile Adan's auction record is $35,560, set in 2023.

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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.