Robert Adams Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1917–1984

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Of the 18 lots by Robert Adams (drawings) recorded at auction between 2023 and 2026, 3 found a buyer (17%). Across 3 sales with a published price, the typical result was $354Sign up free to see to $534Sign up free to see (median $508Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Descending Forms, sold at Chiswick Auctions in October 2025 for $561Sign up free to see. Most results come from Chiswick Auctions (17) and Dreweatts (1).

£420≈ $561≈ €482Sign uprecord priceDescending FormsChiswick Auctions18auction results2023–2026years recorded17%sold$508Sign up free to seemedian price

Robert Adams drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
18 2023–2026
Price range
$200–$561Sign up free to see
Median price
$508Sign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$508Sign up free to see Oct 2026, Chiswick Auctions
Record sale
$561Sign up free to see 2025, Chiswick Auctions

Recent sales: Single Curve 1957 signed, dated and numbered 1… · Untitled · Descending Forms

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Robert Adams drawings: key figures

Auction results
18
Sold rate
17%
Active at auction
2023–2026
Median price
$508Sign up free to see
Record price
$561Sign up free to see Descending Forms, Chiswick Auctions, Oct 2025

Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (17), Dreweatts (1)

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  1. Single Curve 1957 signed, dated and numbered 1/8 in pencil lithograph on wove unframed ARR Dimensions:sheet 61 x 43cm by Robert Adams, pencil, sold Oct 2026
    £380≈ $508≈ €454HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled sketches for sculptural relief by Robert Adams, Pen and ink, offered Jul 2026
    Untitled sketches for sculptural relief
    Drawing
    28.5 x 42.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 281
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Dreweatts ↗
  3. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, sold Jun 2026
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 15/25
    57.6 x 45.7cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 32
    £150≈ $200≈ €174HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  4. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Feb 2026
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 17/25
    57.3 x 45.8cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  5. Descending Forms by Robert Adams, pencil, sold Oct 2025
    Descending Forms
    Drawing · ed. 16/25
    30 x 10cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 18
    £420≈ $561≈ €482HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  6. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Jul 2025
    Untitled
    Drawing
    35.7 x 13.4cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  7. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Feb 2025
    Untitled
    Drawing
    35.7 x 13.4cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 4/25
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  9. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing
    35.7 x 13.4cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  10. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Oct 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 12/25
    29.3 x 23cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 25
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  11. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Jul 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 21/25
    57.4 x 45.8cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  12. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Feb 2024
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 8/25
    57 x 45.4cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250–320View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  13. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Oct 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing
    38.1 x 48.3cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 18
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–250View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  14. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Oct 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 12/25
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 17
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  15. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Jun 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 3/25
    57.4 x 45.8cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 21
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  16. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Jun 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 23/25
    57.4 x 45.8cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 20
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  17. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Jun 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing
    38.1 x 48.3cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  18. Untitled by Robert Adams, pencil, offered Feb 2023
    Untitled
    Drawing · ed. 24/25
    45.4 x 57.3cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £250–350View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about Robert Adams drawings

How much is a Robert Adams drawing worth?

Robert Adams drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $200 and $561, with a median of $508 across 3 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Robert Adams drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $561 for “Descending Forms”, sold at Chiswick Auctions in October 2025.

How much do Robert Adams drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $508 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2023–2026) the median is $508.

How often do Robert Adams drawings sell at auction?

17% of the 18 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Robert Adams drawings sold?

Most of the 18 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (17), Dreweatts (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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