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# Ackermann, Max (1887–1975)

## What is Ackermann, Max’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $2,535 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,689–$4,485, n=11). The auction record is $8,325 for Ohne Titel (Tempera auf Leinwand) (2026, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | 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 | Untitled, 1887 | Pastel on paper | $3,005 | Nagel Auktionen | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Pastell auf schwarzem Zeichenpapier), 1964 | Pastell auf schwarzem Zeichenpapier | $2,728 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | An die Freude, 1947 | Öl auf Sperrholz | $2,535 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Pastell auf bläulichem Velin), 1948 | Pastell auf bläulichem Velin | $1,970 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Ewigkeitszeichen, 1974 | Pastell auf Bütten | $1,887 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Gouache auf leichtem Karton), 1969 | Gouache auf leichtem Karton | $1,491 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Pastell auf Velin), 1964 | Pastell auf Velin | $1,417 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,928 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $5,965 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,491 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 Ackermann, Max works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ackermann, Max work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.