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Adam Cullen

Australian · 1965–2012 · Painter

Adam Frederick Cullen was an Australian artist, most known for winning the Archibald Prize in 2000 with a portrait of actor David Wenham. He was also known for his… (Wikipedia)

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85auction results2009–2026years recorded76%sold (65)$6.1kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Adam Cullen, Outside Glenrowan 2011, 2011, synthetic polymer paint on canvasOutside Glenrowan 2011Menzies · A$104,318≈ $75,005≈ £55,224≈ €64,409Sign up to see
  2. Adam Cullen, Ned Kelly (2010), 2010, synthetic polymer paint on canvasNed Kelly (2010)Smith & Singer · A$67,500≈ $43,752≈ £34,650≈ €41,546Sign up to see
  3. Adam Cullen, Kelly in Drag 2008, 2008, synthetic polymer paint on canvasKelly in Drag 2008Menzies · A$57,682≈ $34,642≈ £27,111≈ €31,364Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 85 auction results for Adam Cullen between 2009 and 2026, of which 65 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $207Sign up free to see to $75kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $75kSign up free to see for Outside Glenrowan 2011 at Menzies in August 2026. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (50 lots). Most results come from Menzies (46), Leonard Joel (20) and Davidson Auctions (16).

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  1. Adam Cullen, Outside Glenrowan 2011, 2011, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Outside Glenrowan 2011, 2011
    Acrylic · Canvas
    137.5 x 137.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 25
    A$104,318≈ $75,005≈ £55,224≈ €64,409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$50,000–70,000View at Menzies ↗
  2. Adam Cullen, My Great Uncle, 2011, acrylic and enamel on linen
    My Great Uncle, 2011
    Acrylic · Linen
    213 x 183cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 45
    A$24,000≈ $17,197≈ £12,848≈ €14,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–40,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  3. Adam Cullen, Sunday Too Far Away, Once We Were Wharfies 2004, 2004, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Sunday Too Far Away, Once We Were Wharfies 2004, 2004
    Acrylic · Canvas
    160.5 x 200.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 111
    A$24,545≈ $17,812≈ £13,077≈ €15,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  4. Adam Cullen, God Joined the Mob and Left His Cat Behind 2005, 2005, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    God Joined the Mob and Left His Cat Behind 2005, 2005
    Acrylic · Canvas
    183.0 x 152.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 46
    A$24,545≈ $15,925≈ £12,136≈ €13,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$20,000–30,000View at Menzies ↗
  5. Adam Cullen, Self Portrait as Ned Kelly's Death Mask 2008, 2008, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Self Portrait as Ned Kelly's Death Mask 2008, 2008
    Acrylic · Canvas
    183.0 x 183.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 47
    A$51,545≈ $33,442≈ £25,486≈ €28,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$30,000–50,000View at Menzies ↗
  6. Adam Cullen, Drover c2010, c2010, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Drover c2010, c2010
    Acrylic · Canvas
    76.0 x 76.0 cm; 78.5 x 78.5 cm (framed)
    Menzies · · Lot 93
    A$8,591≈ $5,532≈ £4,105≈ €4,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. Adam Cullen, The Profile 2009, 2009, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    The Profile 2009, 2009
    Acrylic · Canvas
    91.5 x 61.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 94
    A$4,909≈ $3,161≈ £2,345≈ €2,713Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Menzies ↗
  8. Adam Cullen, (Feral Pig), synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    (Feral Pig)
    Acrylic · Canvas
    122.0 x 122.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 95
    A$13,500≈ $8,693≈ £6,450≈ €7,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$10,000–15,000View at Menzies ↗
  9. Adam Cullen, Murray Carp, 2006, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
    Murray Carp, 2006
    Oil · Canvas
    130x130cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 11
    A$6,500≈ $4,233≈ £3,126≈ €3,626HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Adam Cullen, Perdition 1 (Ned Kelly), 2011, synthetic polymer paint on canvas
    Perdition 1 (Ned Kelly), 2011
    Acrylic · Canvas
    66 x 66cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 91
    A$22,000≈ $14,266≈ £10,710≈ €12,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$5,000–7,000View at Leonard Joel ↗

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Adam Cullen: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Adam Cullen at auction?

$75,005Sign up free to see, for Outside Glenrowan 2011 at Menzies (August 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Adam Cullen?

The median sale price is $6.1kSign up free to see across 65 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Adam Cullen have sold at auction?

65 of 85 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Adam Cullen?

Menzies, Leonard Joel and Davidson Auctions account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Leonard Joel · Davidson Auctions

About Adam Cullen

Adam Frederick Cullen was an Australian artist, most known for winning the Archibald Prize in 2000 with a portrait of actor David Wenham. He was also known for his controversial subjects and his distinctive style, sometimes referred to as "grunge".

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