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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Paul Cadmus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-cadmus (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.