Hermann Max Pechstein (1881–1955)
Hermann Max Pechstein is a German artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,759. 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 2015 for $16,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work is $7,759.
The median Hermann Max Pechstein print sells for $395 across 5 lots.
The median Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper sells for $7,053 across 5 lots.
The median Hermann Max Pechstein painting sells for $325,511 across 4 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $395‡ | $42,753 | 17.9% | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 7 | $325,511‡ | $3.2M | 57.1% | 2007-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $7,053‡ | $58,567 | 35.7% | 2015-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $325,511‡ | $3.2M | — | 2007-11-07 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hermann Max Pechstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $395 with 17.9% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $325,511, record $3,150,206. A typical Hermann Max Pechstein painting sells for around 825× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $325,511.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $3.2M |
| Paintings | 2002 | $325,511‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $58,567 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $42,753 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,252 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $8,464‡ |
‡ 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 Hermann Max Pechstein worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work is $7,759. The median Hermann Max Pechstein print sells for $395 across 5 lots. The median Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper sells for $7,053 across 5 lots. The median Hermann Max Pechstein painting sells for $325,511 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Hermann Max Pechstein print?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Max Pechstein print is $395. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hermann Max Pechstein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermann Max Pechstein print is $42,753.
What is the average price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermann Max Pechstein work on paper is $7,053. 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 $58,567.
What is Hermann Max Pechstein's auction record?
Hermann Max Pechstein's auction record is $3,150,206, set in 2007.
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