Paul Cadmus, American (1904–1999)
What is Paul Cadmus, American’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 6 auction results for Paul Cadmus, American at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $897 including buyer’s premium (middle half $718–$1,102, n=5). The auction record is $2,020 for TWO BOYS ON A BEACH #2 (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWO BOYS ON A BEACH #2, 1939 | Etching on Van Gelder laid paper signed in pencil to lowe | $2,020 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | TWO BOYS ON A BEACH #1, 1938 | Etching in black on laid paper, with wide margins signed | $1,102 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | NUDO #3, 1984 | Etching in brown on wove paper signed, titled, and number | $897 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | MOTHER AND CHILD, 1934 | Etching | $760 | Waddingtons | Mar 2015 |
| 5 | TEDDO, 1985 | Lithograph in black on wove paper signed, titled, and number | $718 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | WAITING FOR REHEARSAL, 1984 | Etching in black on wove paper signed, titled, dated, and | $718 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $828 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $828 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 6 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Paul Cadmus, American is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $828.
A work by Paul Cadmus, American sold in 2025 for $1,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Cadmus, American on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Cadmus, American work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cadmus, American work is $828.
The median Paul Cadmus, American print sells for $828 across 6 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $828 | $2,020 | — | 2025-10-30 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $728–$1,051 | $828 | $2,020 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,102 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Cadmus, American worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cadmus, American work is $828. The median Paul Cadmus, American print sells for $828 across 6 lots.
What is Paul Cadmus, American's auction record?
Paul Cadmus, American's auction record is $2,020, set in 2025.
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