Paul Cadmus (1904–1999)

Paul Cadmus is an American artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,064.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions27$3,327$37,00092.6%2026-03-17
Paintings6$118,562$2.4M2021-11-18
Works on Paper15$5,938$41,1252025-12-12
Photography2$2,414$3,3282020-06-26
Masterpieces (top of market)4$231,500$2.4M2021-11-18

Paul Cadmus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $3,327 with 92.6% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $118,562, record $2,430,000. A typical Paul Cadmus painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $231,500.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Reclining Nude (NM247)2026-04-17Christie's$19,050
Reclining Nude (NM149)2026-04-17Christie's$12,700
Study for 'Me: 1940-1990 / Me: Then and Now 1940:1990'2026-04-17Christie's$5,334
Shore Leave2026-03-17Toomey$3,840
Martha (Profile)2026-02-27Toomey$2,286

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Paul Cadmus print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cadmus print is $3,327.

What is Paul Cadmus's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cadmus print is $37,000.

What is the average price of a Paul Cadmus work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cadmus work on paper is $5,938.

What is Paul Cadmus's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cadmus work on paper is $41,125.

What is Paul Cadmus's auction record?

Paul Cadmus's auction record is $2,430,000, set on 2021-11-18.