Max Beckmann (1884–1950)
What is Max Beckmann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,067 auction results for Max Beckmann at 50 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,717 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,441–$32,319, n=106). The auction record is $9,200,000 for Der Wels (The Catfish) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Wels (The Catfish), 1929 | Oil paint | $9,200,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Artisten, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $8,146,537 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Stillleben mit Grammophon und Schwertlilien (Still Life with Gramophone and Irises), 1924 | Oil on canvas | $7,825,414 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Stilleben mit Grammophon und Schwertlilien, 1884 | Oil paint | $7,321,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Großer Clown mit Frauen und kleiner Clown, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $3,891,693 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | FRAU IM BETT (WOMAN IN BED) | Oil on canvas | $3,188,329 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 7 | Un bar à Paris, 1884 | Oil paint | $2,839,912 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Küstenlandschaft mit Ballon, 1884 | Oil paint | $2,697,168 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 9 | Bildnis eines Türken (Portrait of a Turk), 1926 | Aquarelle | $2,682,000 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | BEGEGNUNG IN DER NACHT (MEETING IN THE NIGHT) | White and coloured chalk on black painted paper | $2,529,866 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $587,476 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $108,564 |
| Works on paper | 74 | $7,583 |
| Other | 40 | $5,733 |
| Prints | 613 | $4,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,402,523 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 109 | $63,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 648 | $4,508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,067 results from 50 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Beckmann is a German artist with 1,442 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,000. 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 Beckmann is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,245; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,064 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Beckmann work is $4,000.
The median Max Beckmann print sells for $3,409 across 876 lots.
The median Max Beckmann work on paper sells for $8,795 across 60 lots.
The median Max Beckmann painting sells for $587,476 across 62 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Beckmann prints typically sell for $1,479–$6,800 (the middle half of 773 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Beckmann prints typically sell for $791–$6,025 (the middle half of 79 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 | 1,089 | $3,409†‡ | $141,900 | 80.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 70 | $587,476‡ | $36M | 88.6% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 71 | $8,795‡ | $2.5M | 84.5% | 2026-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $90,647 | $197,278 | — | 2023-03-03 |
| Photography | 4 | $238‡ | $238‡ | 25% | 2024-02-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $563,650‡ | $36M | — | 2026-10-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Beckmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,089 lots) median $3,409 with 80.4% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $587,476, record $36,005,000. A typical Max Beckmann painting sells for around 172× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $563,650.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 773 | $1,479–$6,800†‡ | $3,607†‡ | $141,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 79 | $791–$6,025†‡ | $1,875†‡ | $114,530 |
† 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) | 7 | $33,442–$62,119 | $46,835 | $587,852 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $374,264–$1.4M‡ | $633,287‡ | $7.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3.9M–$9.2M | $8.1M | $36M |
‡ 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) | 51 | $4,694–$16,396‡ | $7,640‡ | $226,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $158,892–$528,509 | $270,603 | $2.5M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $37,500–$126,482 | $71,069 | $197,278 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $36M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $9.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $632,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $197,278 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $196,401 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $141,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $138,792 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Max Beckmann worth?
Across 1,064 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Beckmann work is $4,000. The median Max Beckmann print sells for $3,409 across 876 lots. The median Max Beckmann work on paper sells for $8,795 across 60 lots. The median Max Beckmann painting sells for $587,476 across 62 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Beckmann prints typically sell for $1,479–$6,800 (the middle half of 773 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Max Beckmann prints typically sell for $791–$6,025 (the middle half of 79 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 Beckmann print?
Based on 876 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Beckmann print is $3,409. 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 Beckmann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Beckmann print is $141,900.
What is the average price of a Max Beckmann work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Beckmann work on paper is $8,795. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Max Beckmann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Beckmann work on paper is $2,529,866.
What is the average price of a Max Beckmann painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Beckmann painting is $587,476. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Max Beckmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Beckmann painting is $36,005,000.
What is the average price of a small Max Beckmann print?
Based on 773 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Beckmann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,607, 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 medium Max Beckmann print?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Beckmann print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,875, 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 Beckmann's auction record?
Max Beckmann's auction record is $36,005,000, set in 2017.
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