> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-adams · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Adams auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-adams (updated 2026-11-01).

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.