Ackermann, Max (1887–1975)
What is Ackermann, Max’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Ackermann, Max at 6 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,253 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,590–$5,156, n=10). The auction record is $8,325 for Ohne Titel (Tempera auf Leinwand) (2026, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohne Titel (Tempera auf Leinwand), 1962 | Tempera auf Leinwand | $8,325 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel (Tempera auf Leinwand), 1962 | Tempera auf Leinwand | $6,811 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (Öl auf Leinwand), 1964 | Öl auf Leinwand | $5,965 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (Pastell auf schwarzem Zeichenpapier), 1964 | Pastell auf schwarzem Zeichenpapier | $2,728 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | An die Freude, 1947 | Öl auf Sperrholz | $2,535 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Pastell auf bläulichem Velin), 1948 | Pastell auf bläulichem Velin | $1,970 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Ewigkeitszeichen, 1974 | Pastell auf Bütten | $1,887 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Ohne Titel (Gouache auf leichtem Karton), 1969 | Gouache auf leichtem Karton | $1,491 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Pastell auf Velin), 1964 | Pastell auf Velin | $1,417 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urzeichen | Farbserigrafie | $175 | Zisska & Lacher | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,887 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $5,965 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,491 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Ackermann, Max is a German artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,051. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ackermann, Max sold in 2026 for $2,535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ackermann, Max work is $2,051.
The median Ackermann, Max painting sells for $7,568 across 2 lots.
The median Ackermann, Max work on paper sells for $1,417 across 1 lots.
The median Ackermann, Max print sells for $377 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $377† | $377† | — | 2013-05-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | $7,568 | $8,325 | — | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,417 | $1,417 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ackermann, Max's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $377. Paintings (2 lots) median $7,568, record $8,325. A typical Ackermann, Max painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,325 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,811 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $377† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ackermann, Max worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ackermann, Max work is $2,051. The median Ackermann, Max painting sells for $7,568 across 2 lots. The median Ackermann, Max work on paper sells for $1,417 across 1 lots. The median Ackermann, Max print sells for $377 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ackermann, Max's auction record?
Ackermann, Max's auction record is $8,325, set in 2026.
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