> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michel-adlen · updated 2026-11-02

# ADLEN, MICHEL

## What is ADLEN, MICHEL’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for ADLEN, MICHEL at 8 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $148 including buyer’s premium (middle half $106–$549, n=5). The auction record is $1,755 for La Rue de Breuil (2011, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Rue de Breuil, 1980 | Huile sur toile | $1,755 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Krajobraz z łodzią | Olej/płótno | $1,566 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2020 |
| 3 | Pejzaż z Antibes, 1966 | Olej/płótno | $1,295 | DESA Unicum | Jan 2023 |
| 4 | Bouquet de fleurs dans un vase jaune sur une table, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $890 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | La Répétition | Huile sur carton | $699 | Ader | Jan 2021 |
| 6 | Paysage limousin, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $549 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Houses and Fields | Oil on canvas | $425 | Tiroche | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Homme assis, 1950 | Encre Chine/papier | $396 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 1995 |
| 9 | Boats | Oil on canvas | $330 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 10 | Landscape | Oil on canvas | $330 | Tiroche | Feb 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $330 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $151 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $318 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $173 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


ADLEN, MICHEL is an Ukrainian artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $215. 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 ADLEN, MICHEL sold in 2025 for $549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ADLEN, MICHEL work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ADLEN, MICHEL work is $215.

The median ADLEN, MICHEL painting sells for $355 across 27 lots.

The median ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper sells for $137 across 15 lots.

The median ADLEN, MICHEL print sells for $146 across 1 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 | 1 | $146† | $146† | — | 2022-01-25 |
| Paintings | 34 | $355†‡ | $1,755 | 79.4% | 2025-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $137‡ | $396 | 93.8% | 2025-03-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,755† | $1,766† | — | 2023-05-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

ADLEN, MICHEL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $146. Paintings (34 lots) median $355, record $1,755. A typical ADLEN, MICHEL painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,755.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $167–$747† | $482† | $1,216† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $238–$992†‡ | $330†‡ | $1,566 |

† 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) | 14 | $107–$185‡ | $133‡ | $396 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $1,755 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,566 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $396 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $201 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $146† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 ADLEN, MICHEL worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ADLEN, MICHEL work is $215. The median ADLEN, MICHEL painting sells for $355 across 27 lots. The median ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper sells for $137 across 15 lots. The median ADLEN, MICHEL print sells for $146 across 1 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 ADLEN, MICHEL painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ADLEN, MICHEL painting is $355. 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 ADLEN, MICHEL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ADLEN, MICHEL painting is $1,755.

### What is the average price of a ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper is $137. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is ADLEN, MICHEL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper is $396.

### What is the average price of a medium ADLEN, MICHEL painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ADLEN, MICHEL painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $330, 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 small ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small ADLEN, MICHEL work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $133, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is ADLEN, MICHEL's auction record?

ADLEN, MICHEL's auction record is $1,766, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,766 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ADLEN, MICHEL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michel-adlen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.