> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sabhan-adam · updated 2026-11-02

# Sabhan Adam (b. 1973)

## What is Sabhan Adam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Sabhan Adam at 19 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,157 including buyer’s premium (middle half $928–$1,692, n=19). The auction record is $45,983 for Untitled (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2000 | Oil on linen | $45,983 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2005 | Mixed media on canvas | $28,351 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1997 | Oil paint | $11,875 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1972 | Acrylic | $11,489 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2006 | Acrylic, charcoal and sparkling sequins sewn on canvas | $7,273 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2008 | Mixed media on canvas | $6,775 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1972 | Painting | $6,301 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2005 | Mixed media on canvas | $6,119 | Tajan | Apr 2013 |
| 9 | SANS TITRE, 2005 | Technique mixte sur toile | $6,025 | Artcurial | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2008 | Mixed media on canvas | $5,929 | Tajan | Apr 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,364 |
| Other | 24 | $1,516 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $2,825 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $972 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $673 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sabhan Adam is a Syrian (modern) artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,742. 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 Sabhan Adam is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sabhan Adam work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sabhan Adam work is $1,742.

The median Sabhan Adam painting sells for $2,210 across 30 lots.

The median Sabhan Adam work on paper sells for $485 across 6 lots.

The median Sabhan Adam sculpture sells for $749 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Sabhan Adam paintings typically sell for $1,742–$6,301 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 1 | $726 | $726 | — | 2019-02-08 |
| Paintings | 34 | $2,210† | $45,983 | 88.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $485†‡ | $978 | 85.7% | 2026-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $749 | $749 | 50% | 2025-01-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $25,426 | $45,983 | — | 2010-04-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sabhan Adam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $726. Paintings (34 lots) median $2,210, record $45,983. A typical Sabhan Adam painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $25,426.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $1,742–$6,301† | $2,825† | $45,983 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $45,983 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $978 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $761 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $749 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $726 |

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 Sabhan Adam worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sabhan Adam work is $1,742. The median Sabhan Adam painting sells for $2,210 across 30 lots. The median Sabhan Adam work on paper sells for $485 across 6 lots. The median Sabhan Adam sculpture sells for $749 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Sabhan Adam paintings typically sell for $1,742–$6,301 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Sabhan Adam painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sabhan Adam painting is $2,210. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sabhan Adam's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sabhan Adam painting is $45,983.

### What is the average price of a large Sabhan Adam painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sabhan Adam painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sabhan Adam's auction record?

Sabhan Adam's auction record is $45,983, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sabhan Adam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sabhan-adam (updated 2026-11-02).

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.