Max Ackermann (1887–1975)
What is Max Ackermann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 474 auction results for Max Ackermann at 26 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,704 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,334–$11,493, n=11). The auction record is $40,933 for Badende V (2004, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badende V, circa 1930 | Öl auf Leinwand | $40,933 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2004 |
| 2 | Sieg der Heiterkeit II (Victory of Serenity II), 1952 | Oil and tempera on canvas | $38,591 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (Komposition Juli 1956), 1956 | Tempera und Öl mit Grattage auf Hartfaserplatte | $38,434 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Bild vom 25. Mai 1962, 1962 | Oil and tempera on canvas | $37,102 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | An die Freude, 1956 | Tempera und Öl auf Sperrholz | $36,832 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Frühe Stunde, 1958 | Öl auf Leinwand | $35,321 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2003 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Öl und Tempera auf Leinwand), 1963 | Öl und Tempera auf Leinwand | $31,487 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2004 |
| 8 | „An die Freude“ (“To joy”), 1956-1957 | Tempera und Öl auf Sperrholz | $29,962 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Komposition 23.5.1965, 1965 | Öl und Tempera auf Rupfen | $28,555 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2006 |
| 10 | An die Freude IV, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $26,086 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $12,474 |
| Works on paper | 59 | $4,630 |
| Other | 13 | $3,617 |
| Prints | 14 | $747 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $11,493 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $4,465 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 474 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Ackermann is a German artist with 684 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,116. 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 Max Ackermann sold in 2026 for $11,346, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ackermann work is $2,116.
The median Max Ackermann work on paper sells for $3,117 across 166 lots.
The median Max Ackermann print sells for $346 across 148 lots.
The median Max Ackermann painting sells for $11,742 across 111 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Ackermann work on papers typically sell for $1,777–$4,706 (the middle half of 135 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Max Ackermann prints typically sell for $199–$534 (the middle half of 87 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 | 206 | $346†‡ | $2,616‡ | 71.8% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 132 | $11,742‡ | $48,840‡ | 84.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 238 | $3,117†‡ | $24,975 | 69.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $29,258‡ | $48,840‡ | — | 2025-11-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Ackermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (206 lots) median $346 with 71.8% sell-through. Paintings (132 lots) median $11,742, record $48,840. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Max Ackermann painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $29,258.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $199–$534†‡ | $336†‡ | $1,709 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $240–$597†‡ | $369†‡ | $2,616‡ |
† 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) | 35 | $3,978–$6,688‡ | $5,746‡ | $19,233 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $11,068–$21,924‡ | $15,481‡ | $46,645‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $11,225–$19,373‡ | $13,389‡ | $35,321 |
‡ 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) | 135 | $1,777–$4,706†‡ | $3,000†‡ | $13,384 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $2,672–$9,043‡ | $5,172‡ | $24,975 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $48,840‡ |
| Paintings | 2005 | $46,645‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $24,975 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $17,685 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,616‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,072‡ |
‡ 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 Max Ackermann worth?
Across 471 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ackermann work is $2,116. The median Max Ackermann work on paper sells for $3,117 across 166 lots. The median Max Ackermann print sells for $346 across 148 lots. The median Max Ackermann painting sells for $11,742 across 111 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Ackermann work on papers typically sell for $1,777–$4,706 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Max Ackermann prints typically sell for $199–$534 (the middle half of 87 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 Max Ackermann work on paper?
Based on 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Ackermann work on paper is $3,117. 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 Max Ackermann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Ackermann work on paper is $24,975.
What is the average price of a Max Ackermann print?
Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Ackermann print is $346. 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 Max Ackermann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Ackermann print is $2,616. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Max Ackermann painting?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Ackermann painting is $11,742. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Max Ackermann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Ackermann painting is $48,840. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Max Ackermann work on paper?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Ackermann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, 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 small Max Ackermann print?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Ackermann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $336, 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 Max Ackermann's auction record?
Max Ackermann's auction record is $48,840, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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