> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/max-beckmann · updated 2026-11-01

# MAX BECKMANN (1884–1950)

MAX BECKMANN is a German artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $3,228. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by MAX BECKMANN sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $5,969 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MAX BECKMANN work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MAX BECKMANN work is $3,228.

The median MAX BECKMANN print sells for $2,889 across 32 lots.

The median MAX BECKMANN work on paper sells for $4,104 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) MAX BECKMANN prints typically sell for $1,660–$6,410 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 36 | $2,889† | $20,355† | 88.9% | 2024-11-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,104† | $4,273† | — | 2023-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,660–$6,410† | $2,822† | $20,355† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,387–$5,138† | $3,498† | $6,511† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $20,355† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $9,106† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,273† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,935† |

† 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 MAX BECKMANN worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MAX BECKMANN work is $3,228. The median MAX BECKMANN print sells for $2,889 across 32 lots. The median MAX BECKMANN work on paper sells for $4,104 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) MAX BECKMANN prints typically sell for $1,660–$6,410 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a MAX BECKMANN print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MAX BECKMANN print is $2,889. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is MAX BECKMANN's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MAX BECKMANN print is $20,355. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,355 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small MAX BECKMANN print?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MAX BECKMANN print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is MAX BECKMANN's auction record?

MAX BECKMANN's auction record is $20,355, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,355 (buyer's premium not included).

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “MAX BECKMANN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/max-beckmann (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.