William J. Adelman (1928–2014)
William J. Adelman is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $275. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William J. Adelman is recorded as sold in 2023 for $375; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William J. Adelman on OpeningBid →What is a William J. Adelman work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Adelman work is $275.
The median William J. Adelman painting sells for $294 across 8 lots.
The median William J. Adelman work on paper sells for $250 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $294‡ | $850‡ | — | 2023-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $250‡ | $250‡ | — | 2016-08-24 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $100–$381‡ | $294‡ | $850‡ |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $850‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $250‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William J. Adelman worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William J. Adelman work is $275. The median William J. Adelman painting sells for $294 across 8 lots. The median William J. Adelman work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William J. Adelman's auction record?
William J. Adelman's auction record is $850, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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