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Adolph Gottlieb Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

1903–1974

Of the 7 lots by Adolph Gottlieb (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 5 found a buyer (71%). Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $54.2kSign up free to see to $161kSign up free to see (median $96.8kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $1.2MSign up free to see for Black Sparks at Phillips in May 2026. Most results come from Phillips (6) and Bonhams (1).

$1,161,000≈ £865,966≈ €999,139Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumBlack SparksPhillips7auction results2008–2026years recorded71%sold$96.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Adolph Gottlieb oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
7
Sold rate
71%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$96.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$1.2MSign up free to see Black Sparks, Phillips, May 2026

Top auction houses: Phillips (6), Bonhams (1)

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  1. Pictograph by Adolph Gottlieb, 1949, oil and enamel on Masonite, sold Sep 2026
    Pictograph, 1949
    Oil · Board
    24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 40
    $96,750≈ £73,008≈ €84,846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Black Sparks by Adolph Gottlieb, 1965, oil on canvas, sold May 2026
    Black Sparks, 1965
    Oil · Canvas
    72 x 41 1/4 in. (182.9 x 104.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    $1,161,000≈ £865,966≈ €999,139Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000,000–1,500,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Untitled (7080) by Adolph Gottlieb, 1970, oil, acrylic and enamel on paper, sold Feb 2026
    Untitled (7080), 1970
    Oil · Paper
    15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 24
    $54,180≈ £40,220≈ €45,896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Liberation by Adolph Gottlieb, 1945, oil on canvas, offered May 2023
    Liberation, 1945
    Oil · Canvas
    30 1/4 x 24 1/8 in. (76.8 x 61.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 213
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Plus by Adolph Gottlieb, 1950, oil and enamel on linen, offered May 2017
    Plus, 1950
    Oil · Linen
    36 x 40 in. (91.4 x 101.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 243
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Volcanic by Adolph Gottlieb, 1971, oil on linen, sold Nov 2013
    Volcanic, 1971
    Oil · Linen
    30 1/4 x 24 1/4 in. (76.8 x 61.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 196
    $161,000≈ £101,245≈ €119,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Still Life - Dry Cactus by Adolph Gottlieb, 1938, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2008
    Still Life - Dry Cactus, 1938
    Oil · Canvas
    30 1/4 x 40 1/8in (76.8 x 102cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 151
    $19,200≈ £12,778≈ €15,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗

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