Robert Adams
Robert Adams is a British artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,489. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Adams sold in 2022 for $4,785, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Adams on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Adams work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Adams work is $2,489.
The median Robert Adams photograph sells for $2,185 across 29 lots.
The median Robert Adams sculpture sells for $6,991 across 8 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $6,991 | $13,971 | 88.9% | 2022-07-07 |
| Photography | 29 | $2,185 | $52,355 | — | 2019-10-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,847 | $52,355 | — | 2012-10-04 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,191–$7,801 | $4,785 | $13,971 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,489–$22,751 | $5,250 | $52,355 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $52,355 |
| Photography | 2006 | $35,847 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $13,971 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $13,754 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Adams worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Adams work is $2,489. The median Robert Adams photograph sells for $2,185 across 29 lots. The median Robert Adams sculpture sells for $6,991 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Adams photograph?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Adams photograph is $2,185.
What is Robert Adams's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Adams photograph is $52,355.
What is the average price of a small Robert Adams photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Adams photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Adams's auction record?
Robert Adams's auction record is $52,355, set in 2012.
See the full Robert Adams record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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