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# Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955)

## What is Hermann Max Pechstein’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 388 auction results for Hermann Max Pechstein at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $50,741 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,319–$184,186, n=34). The auction record is $4,071,514 for Self-portrait, reclining (Selbstbildnis, liegend) (2023, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-portrait, reclining (Selbstbildnis, liegend), 1909 | Painting | $4,071,514 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | ZIRKUS MIT DROMEDAREN (CIRCUS WITH DROMEDARIES) | Oil on canvas | $3,788,893 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Abend in der Düne, 1881 | Oil paint | $3,136,719 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Inder und Frauenakt / Früchte (Rückseite), 1910 | Oil on canvas, painted on both sides | $3,077,772 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Die Ruhende, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $2,399,627 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Zwei liegende Mädchen, 1910 | With the still life "Holzfigur mit Tulpen" (Wooden Figure with Tulips, 1914) on the reverse | $2,218,864 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | GARTENRAND (GARDEN) | Oil on canvas | $1,473,622 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | Tänzer, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $1,359,015 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | FRÜHLING (SPRINGTIME) | — | $1,329,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Bildnis Charlotte Cuhrt, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $1,084,404 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $191,615 |
| Works on paper | 135 | $20,559 |
| Other | 47 | $15,403 |
| Prints | 71 | $5,895 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 143 | $62,283 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 186 | $10,404 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 388 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hermann Max Pechstein is a German artist with 457 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $16,359. 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 Hermann Max Pechstein sold in 2026 for $146,983, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Hermann Max Pechstein works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hermann Max Pechstein work worth?

Across 386 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work is $16,359.

The median Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper sells for $16,936 across 159 lots.

The median Hermann Max Pechstein painting sells for $146,741 across 98 lots.

The median Hermann Max Pechstein print sells for $4,278 across 96 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Max Pechstein work on papers typically sell for $6,637–$23,824 (the middle half of 100 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Max Pechstein prints typically sell for $1,479–$9,899 (the middle half of 89 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 | 112 | $4,278† | $366,151 | 85.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 116 | $146,741 | $4.1M | 84.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 165 | $16,936‡ | $195,580 | 96.4% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 63 | $361,243 | $4.1M | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Hermann Max Pechstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (112 lots) median $4,278 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (116 lots) median $146,741, record $4,071,514. A typical Hermann Max Pechstein painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 63 lots) the median is $361,243.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 89 | $1,479–$9,899† | $4,252† | $366,151 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,007–$11,878† | $4,573† | $15,839 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $10,128–$43,685 | $14,470 | $468,397 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 81 | $68,226–$430,012 | $190,500 | $4.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $6,637–$23,824 | $11,628 | $118,792 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $17,937–$43,323‡ | $29,883‡ | $195,580 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $4.1M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $366,151 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $238,617 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $195,580 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $120,280 |

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 Hermann Max Pechstein worth?

Across 386 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work is $16,359. The median Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper sells for $16,936 across 159 lots. The median Hermann Max Pechstein painting sells for $146,741 across 98 lots. The median Hermann Max Pechstein print sells for $4,278 across 96 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Max Pechstein work on papers typically sell for $6,637–$23,824 (the middle half of 100 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Hermann Max Pechstein prints typically sell for $1,479–$9,899 (the middle half of 89 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 Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper?

Based on 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper is $16,936. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hermann Max Pechstein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper is $195,580.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Max Pechstein painting?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Max Pechstein painting is $146,741.

### What is Hermann Max Pechstein's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Max Pechstein painting is $4,071,514.

### What is the average price of a Hermann Max Pechstein print?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Max Pechstein print is $4,278. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermann Max Pechstein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Max Pechstein print is $366,151.

### What is the average price of a small Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper?

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Hermann Max Pechstein print?

Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hermann Max Pechstein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermann Max Pechstein's auction record?

Hermann Max Pechstein's auction record is $4,071,514, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.