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# Peter Adams (b. 1950)

Peter Adams is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,500.

A work by Peter Adams sold in 2017 for $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Adams work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Adams work is $1,500.

The median Peter Adams painting sells for $1,800 across 13 lots.

The median Peter Adams work on paper sells for $425 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,800 | $7,475 | 72.2% | 2018-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $425 | $960 | — | 2018-01-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $775–$1,905 | $1,000 | $3,600 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $7,475 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $4,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $960 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $425 |

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 Peter Adams worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Adams work is $1,500. The median Peter Adams painting sells for $1,800 across 13 lots. The median Peter Adams work on paper sells for $425 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Peter Adams painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Adams painting is $1,800.

### What is Peter Adams's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Adams painting is $7,475.

### What is Peter Adams's auction record?

Peter Adams's auction record is $7,475, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.