Norman Adams (1927–2005)
What is Norman Adams’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Norman Adams at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $593 including buyer’s premium (middle half $524–$819, n=7). The auction record is $3,584 for Oliviers in the Weed Field; Forest, Ardéche; Yorkshire Study; Cherry Orchard, Ardéche; Trees at Douk Ghyll; South France; and Bright Light on the Sea, Hebridean Study (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $707 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $502 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $707 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $548 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Norman Adams is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $502. 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 Norman Adams sold in 2026 for $8,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Norman Adams on OpeningBid →What is a Norman Adams work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Adams work is $502.
The median Norman Adams work on paper sells for $431 across 35 lots.
The median Norman Adams painting sells for $542 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Norman Adams work on papers typically sell for $238–$664 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 13 | $542†‡ | $1,833 | 84.6% | 2025-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $431†‡ | $3,584 | 92.1% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,584‡ | $6,000‡ | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $411–$872†‡ | $516†‡ | $1,588‡ |
† 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) | 29 | $238–$664†‡ | $430†‡ | $3,584 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $383–$821† | $543† | $1,029 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,584 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,867 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,833 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,588‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Norman Adams worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Adams work is $502. The median Norman Adams work on paper sells for $431 across 35 lots. The median Norman Adams painting sells for $542 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norman Adams work on papers typically sell for $238–$664 (the middle half of 29 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 Norman Adams work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Adams work on paper is $431. 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 Norman Adams's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Adams work on paper is $3,584.
What is the average price of a Norman Adams painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Adams painting is $542. 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 Norman Adams's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Adams painting is $1,833.
What is the average price of a small Norman Adams work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Adams work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $430, 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 Norman Adams's auction record?
Norman Adams's auction record is $3,584, set in 2007.
See the full Norman Adams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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