Paul Cadmus (1904–1999)
Paul Cadmus is an American artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Cadmus sold in 2026 for $4,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Cadmus on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Cadmus work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cadmus work is $3,500.
The median Paul Cadmus print sells for $3,500 across 70 lots.
The median Paul Cadmus work on paper sells for $3,428 across 54 lots.
The median Paul Cadmus photograph sells for $2,350 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cadmus prints typically sell for $1,602–$5,950 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cadmus work on papers typically sell for $1,600–$6,240 (the middle half of 47 sold 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 | 76 | $3,500 | $42,000 | 92.1% | 2022-04-28 |
| Paintings | 3 | $14,495 | $83,466 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $3,428 | $31,002 | 96.4% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 11 | $2,350 | $6,336 | 90.9% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $28,200 | $83,466 | — | 2016-10-13 |
Paul Cadmus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $3,500 with 92.1% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $14,495, record $83,466. A typical Paul Cadmus painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $28,200.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,602–$5,950 | $3,120 | $42,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $862–$2,735 | $1,920 | $3,910 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,600–$6,240 | $3,357 | $31,002 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,850–$13,971 | $4,128 | $26,400 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $950–$2,750 | $2,100 | $6,336 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $83,466 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $42,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $31,002 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $14,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $10,800 |
| Photography | 2025 | $6,336 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Cadmus worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cadmus work is $3,500. The median Paul Cadmus print sells for $3,500 across 70 lots. The median Paul Cadmus work on paper sells for $3,428 across 54 lots. The median Paul Cadmus photograph sells for $2,350 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cadmus prints typically sell for $1,602–$5,950 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cadmus work on papers typically sell for $1,600–$6,240 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paul Cadmus print?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cadmus print is $3,500.
What is Paul Cadmus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cadmus print is $42,000.
What is the average price of a Paul Cadmus work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cadmus work on paper is $3,428.
What is Paul Cadmus's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cadmus work on paper is $31,002.
What is the average price of a Paul Cadmus photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cadmus photograph is $2,350.
What is Paul Cadmus's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cadmus photograph is $6,336.
What is the average price of a small Paul Cadmus print?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Cadmus print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Paul Cadmus work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Cadmus work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paul Cadmus's auction record?
Paul Cadmus's auction record is $83,466, set in 2007.
See the full Paul Cadmus record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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