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# William Adam (1846–1931)

William Adam is an English artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,334.

A work by William Adam sold in 2024 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Adam work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Adam work is $1,334.

The median William Adam painting sells for $1,334 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,334 | $2,587 | 72.7% | 2025-11-18 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $952–$2,185 | $1,955 | $2,587 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,587 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,185 |

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 William Adam worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Adam work is $1,334. The median William Adam painting sells for $1,334 across 8 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Adam painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Adam painting is $1,334.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Adam painting is $2,587.

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

William Adam's auction record is $2,587, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Adam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-adam (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.