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# Max Beckmann (1884–1950)

Max Beckmann is a German artist with 237 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,380. 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 2024 for $10,129; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Max Beckmann work worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Beckmann work is $3,380.

The median Max Beckmann print sells for $3,425 across 111 lots.

The median Max Beckmann work on paper sells for $26,277 across 5 lots.

The median Max Beckmann painting sells for $560,946 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Max Beckmann prints typically sell for $1,920–$5,915 (the middle half of 83 sold 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 | 177 | $3,425‡ | $63,273 | 62.7% | 2023-09-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $560,946 | $560,946 | — | 2016-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $26,277 | $190,451 | 71.4% | 2013-02-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $24,921 | $24,921 | — | 2001-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $63,273‡ | $560,946 | — | 2016-02-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Max Beckmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (177 lots) median $3,425 with 62.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $560,946, record $560,946. A typical Max Beckmann painting sells for around 164× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $63,273.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $1,920–$5,915‡ | $4,159‡ | $56,789‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,067–$2,560‡ | $1,351‡ | $63,273 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $560,946 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $190,451 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $135,709 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $63,273 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $56,789‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $24,921 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Max Beckmann worth?

Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Beckmann work is $3,380. The median Max Beckmann print sells for $3,425 across 111 lots. The median Max Beckmann work on paper sells for $26,277 across 5 lots. The median Max Beckmann painting sells for $560,946 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Beckmann prints typically sell for $1,920–$5,915 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Max Beckmann print?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Beckmann print is $3,425. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Beckmann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Beckmann print is $63,273.

### What is the average price of a small Max Beckmann print?

Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Beckmann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Beckmann's auction record?

Max Beckmann's auction record is $560,946, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Max Beckmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/max-beckmann (updated 2026-11-03).

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.