Roy Adzak (1927–1987)
What is Roy Adzak’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Roy Adzak at 23 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,817 including buyer’s premium (middle half $612–$8,901, n=9). The auction record is $23,926 for The four green cucumbers (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The four green cucumbers, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $23,926 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | FRENCH OIL CONTAINERS, 1965 | Oil and stamp on canvas | $20,031 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (Negative Venus), 1965 | Plaster | $16,510 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 4 | COMPOSITION AUX BOUTEILLES, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $16,357 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1966 | Oil and stamp on canvas | $9,699 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Broken Bottles, 1965 | Oil paint | $8,925 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 7 | Two 'Fesse' chairs, circa 1970 | Gel-coated moulded fibreglass | $8,901 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1965 | Oil and stamp on canvas | $8,293 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Bottles, 1965 | Oil paint | $7,650 | Bonhams | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Two blue bottles, 1966 | Oil on canvas with recessed plaster molds | $5,348 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $8,996 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $3,157 |
| Other | 20 | $1,389 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $3,839 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $777 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Roy Adzak is a British (modern) artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,638. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Roy Adzak sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,264 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Roy Adzak on OpeningBid →What is a Roy Adzak work worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roy Adzak work is $1,638.
The median Roy Adzak sculpture sells for $3,419 across 20 lots.
The median Roy Adzak print sells for $156 across 6 lots.
The median Roy Adzak painting sells for $10,852 across 6 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $156† | $723† | 66.7% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 8 | $10,852‡ | $23,926 | 75% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $451 | $677 | 66.7% | 2021-04-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $3,419†‡ | $8,925 | 80% | 2026-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,031 | $23,926 | — | 2025-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Roy Adzak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $156 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $10,852, record $23,926. A typical Roy Adzak painting sells for around 69× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,031.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,348–$16,510‡ | $16,357‡ | $23,926 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $612–$2,097‡ | $787‡ | $4,404 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,808–$7,662† | $4,991† | $8,925 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $23,926 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $16,510 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,925 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,901 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $723† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $677 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $226 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $191 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Roy Adzak worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Roy Adzak work is $1,638. The median Roy Adzak sculpture sells for $3,419 across 20 lots. The median Roy Adzak print sells for $156 across 6 lots. The median Roy Adzak painting sells for $10,852 across 6 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Roy Adzak sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Roy Adzak sculpture is $3,419. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Roy Adzak's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Roy Adzak sculpture is $8,925.
What is the average price of a medium Roy Adzak sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Roy Adzak sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,991, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Roy Adzak's auction record?
Roy Adzak's auction record is $23,926, set in 2025.
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