Maurice Sendak (1928–2012)
Maurice Sendak is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $487. 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 Maurice Sendak sold in 2025 for $762, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Maurice Sendak on OpeningBid →What is a Maurice Sendak work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Sendak work is $487.
The median Maurice Sendak print sells for $300 across 9 lots.
The median Maurice Sendak work on paper sells for $3,438 across 2 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 | 9 | $300†‡ | $762 | — | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,438 | $4,125 | 40% | 2016-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $762 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $460 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maurice Sendak worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maurice Sendak work is $487. The median Maurice Sendak print sells for $300 across 9 lots. The median Maurice Sendak work on paper sells for $3,438 across 2 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 Maurice Sendak's auction record?
Maurice Sendak's auction record is $4,125, set in 2016.
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