August Macke (1887–1914)
What is August Macke’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 227 auction results for August Macke at 16 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,553 including buyer’s premium (middle half $14,380–$71,456, n=24). The auction record is $6,421,000 for Im Bazar (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Im Bazar, 1914 | Pencil | $6,421,000 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Kolonnade mit Segelboot II, 1913-1914 | Oil on panel | $3,356,444 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Badende Frauen (recto); Pierrot mit Tänzerpaar (verso), 1913 | Huile sur toile | $3,068,327 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | FRAUEN IM PARK (MIT WEISSEM SCHIRM)(WOMEN IN A PARK - WITH A WHITE PARASOL) | Oil on board | $2,859,098 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Mädchen mit blauen Vögeln (Kind mit blauen Vögeln), 1914 | Oil on canvas | $2,692,102 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | STILLEBEN MIT ÄPFELSCHALE UND JAPANISCHEM FÄCHER (STILL-LIFE WITH BOWL OF APPLES AND JAPANESE FAN) | Oil on canvas | $2,686,383 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Rokoko | Oil on canvas | $2,210,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Spaziergänger (Anlage mit Modegeschäft und Spaziergängern), 1913 | Watercolor | $1,464,451 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Badende Mädchen (Girls Bathing) | Oil on canvasboard | $1,082,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | STUDIE ZU HELLEM SCHAUFENSTER (STUDY FOR BRIGHT SHOP WINDOW), 1913 | Painting | $1,054,901 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $408,911 |
| Other | 57 | $24,202 |
| Works on paper | 82 | $21,277 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $408,911 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 149 | $25,151 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 227 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
August Macke is a German artist with 295 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $26,626. 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 August Macke sold in 2026 for $3,356,444, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a August Macke work is $26,626.
The median August Macke work on paper sells for $21,277 across 160 lots.
The median August Macke painting sells for $338,995 across 44 lots.
The median August Macke print sells for $1,955 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) August Macke work on papers typically sell for $11,049–$43,324 (the middle half of 148 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) August Macke paintings typically sell for $299,578–$712,153 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 | 18 | $1,955†‡ | $3,437 | 83.3% | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 48 | $338,995‡ | $3.4M | 91.7% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 203 | $21,277†‡ | $6.4M | 78.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $19,178 | $19,178 | — | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $446,053‡ | $6.4M | — | 2026-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
August Macke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $1,955 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $338,995, record $3,356,444. A typical August Macke painting sells for around 173× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 55 lots) the median is $446,053.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,521–$2,286†‡ | $2,010†‡ | $3,437 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $56,685–$137,882‡ | $89,066‡ | $3.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $299,578–$712,153 | $448,400 | $3.1M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 148 | $11,049–$43,324†‡ | $20,232†‡ | $6.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $22,449–$216,147‡ | $102,051‡ | $837,375 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6.4M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3.4M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $19,178 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,437 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,123‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a August Macke worth?
Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a August Macke work is $26,626. The median August Macke work on paper sells for $21,277 across 160 lots. The median August Macke painting sells for $338,995 across 44 lots. The median August Macke print sells for $1,955 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) August Macke work on papers typically sell for $11,049–$43,324 (the middle half of 148 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) August Macke paintings typically sell for $299,578–$712,153 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 the average price of a August Macke work on paper?
Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a August Macke work on paper is $21,277. 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 August Macke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a August Macke work on paper is $6,421,000.
What is the average price of a August Macke painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a August Macke painting is $338,995. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is August Macke's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a August Macke painting is $3,356,444.
What is the average price of a August Macke print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a August Macke print is $1,955. 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 August Macke's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a August Macke print is $3,437.
What is the average price of a small August Macke work on paper?
Based on 148 sold lots, the median auction price of a small August Macke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $20,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium August Macke painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium August Macke painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $448,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is August Macke's auction record?
August Macke's auction record is $6,421,000, set in 2011.
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