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# William Constable Adam (1846–1931)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for William Constable Adam at 3 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $990 including buyer’s premium (middle half $553–$1,651, n=8). The auction record is $6,350 for Old Coast Road, Big Sur, CA (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Coast Road, Big Sur, CA, circa 1920s | Oil on canvas | $6,350 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | The Blue Bay of Monterey | Oil on canvas laid to board | $2,413 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Coast Scene - 17 Mile Drive | Oil on canvas | $1,397 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Spring Garden (Pacific Grove), 1846 | Oil on canvas laid to board | $1,280 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Ship Coming into the Harbor | Oil on canvas | $900 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Boats at Low Tide | Oil on panel | $750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (Seascape) | Oil on canvas | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | The Flower Garden | Oil on canvas laid to board | $571 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 9 | Monterey Soldiers | Oil on board | $531 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Cottage and Garden | Oil on canvas | $500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,280 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $551 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


William Constable Adam is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $750.

A work by William Constable Adam sold in 2026 for $1,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Constable Adam work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Constable Adam work is $750.

The median William Constable Adam painting sells for $750 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $750 | $6,350 | — | 2026-02-12 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $508–$705 | $551 | $2,413 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $900–$1,397 | $1,280 | $6,350 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,350 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,413 |

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 Constable Adam worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Constable Adam work is $750. The median William Constable Adam painting sells for $750 across 11 lots.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Constable Adam painting is $750.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Constable Adam painting is $6,350.

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

William Constable Adam's auction record is $6,350, set in 2025.

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

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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.