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# KESSLER, MAX (1897–1981)

KESSLER, MAX is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $133. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by KESSLER, MAX sold in 2011 for a hammer price of $197 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a KESSLER, MAX work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KESSLER, MAX work is $133.

The median KESSLER, MAX painting sells for $133 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $133† | $197† | — | 2018-05-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $197† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $133† |

† 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 KESSLER, MAX worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KESSLER, MAX work is $133. The median KESSLER, MAX painting sells for $133 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is KESSLER, MAX's auction record?

KESSLER, MAX's auction record is $197, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $197 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “KESSLER, MAX auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kessler-max (updated 2026-11-01).

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.