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# Max Ernst, illustrator (1891–1976)

Max Ernst, illustrator is a German artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,370.

A work by Max Ernst, illustrator sold in 2011 for $2,370, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Max Ernst, illustrator work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ernst, illustrator work is $2,370.

The median Max Ernst, illustrator print sells for $2,370 across 3 lots.

The median Max Ernst, illustrator work on paper sells for $1,778 across 1 lots.

The median Max Ernst, illustrator photograph sells for $5,036 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,370 | $2,963 | 75% | 2011-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,778 | $1,778 | — | 2011-05-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,036 | $5,036 | — | 2011-05-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $5,036 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,963 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,370 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,778 |

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 Ernst, illustrator worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ernst, illustrator work is $2,370. The median Max Ernst, illustrator print sells for $2,370 across 3 lots. The median Max Ernst, illustrator work on paper sells for $1,778 across 1 lots. The median Max Ernst, illustrator photograph sells for $5,036 across 1 lots.

### What is Max Ernst, illustrator's auction record?

Max Ernst, illustrator's auction record is $5,036, set in 2011.

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

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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.