Max Burchartz (1887–1961)
Max Burchartz is a German artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,613. 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 Burchartz sold in 2026 for $25,458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Burchartz work is $1,613.
The median Max Burchartz print sells for $544 across 9 lots.
The median Max Burchartz work on paper sells for $513 across 8 lots.
The median Max Burchartz photograph sells for $2,043 across 10 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 | 15 | $544†‡ | $27,500 | 60% | 2023-12-02 |
| Paintings | 6 | $832‡ | $40,000‡ | 83.3% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $513†‡ | $21,204‡ | 61.5% | 2024-11-27 |
| Photography | 13 | $2,043‡ | $40,000 | 76.9% | 2025-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Burchartz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $544 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $832, record $40,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $214–$544†‡ | $370†‡ | $4,199‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $300–$1,842†‡ | $494†‡ | $9,040‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,593–$2,960‡ | $1,770‡ | $4,530‡ |
‡ 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 | 1996 | $40,000‡ |
| Photography | 2015 | $40,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $25,458 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $21,204‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $9,040‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,530‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,199‡ |
‡ 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 Burchartz worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Burchartz work is $1,613. The median Max Burchartz print sells for $544 across 9 lots. The median Max Burchartz work on paper sells for $513 across 8 lots. The median Max Burchartz photograph sells for $2,043 across 10 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 Burchartz print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Burchartz print is $544. 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 Burchartz's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Burchartz print is $27,500.
What is the average price of a Max Burchartz work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Burchartz work on paper is $513. 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 Burchartz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Burchartz work on paper is $21,204. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Max Burchartz photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Burchartz photograph is $2,043. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Max Burchartz's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Burchartz photograph is $40,000.
What is Max Burchartz's auction record?
Max Burchartz's auction record is $40,000, set in 2015.
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