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# Max Ingrand (1908–1969)

## What is Max Ingrand’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,017 auction results for Max Ingrand at 51 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,431 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,257–$16,424, n=326). The auction record is $262,418 for Large mirror (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large mirror, 1960s | Cartridge brass | $262,418 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | model no. 2243, circa 1958 | Glass | $220,020 | Phillips | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Pair of large chandeliers, model no. 2243 from the Hotel Savioli, Spiaggia | Glass | $198,721 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Set of three wall lights, circa 1955 | Glass | $125,647 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Ceiling light | Glass | $114,987 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Mirror, model no. 2045, 1964 | Glass | $114,601 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | Ceiling light, model no. 2077/1, circa 1958 | Chiseled glass, opaque glass, painted steel | $106,250 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Prototype ceiling light, model no. RA 2631, circa 1959 | Glass | $100,336 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Ceiling light, circa 1956 | Glass | $95,981 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Lampada a plafone mod. 2077, 1958 | Struttura in metallo laccato. Diffusore centrale in cristallo satinato. Raggiera di 36 elementi in cristallo sagomato e molato e cristallo stampato molato | $95,254 | Cambi Casa d'Aste | Jun 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $12,760 |
| Other | 918 | $11,256 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $8,827 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 107 | $17,775 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 546 | $12,723 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 232 | $7,483 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,017 results from 51 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Max Ingrand is a French artist with 1,446 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $10,844. 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 Ingrand sold in 2026 for $14,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Max Ingrand works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Max Ingrand work worth?

Across 1,012 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ingrand work is $10,844.

The median Max Ingrand sculpture sells for $17,472 across 57 lots.

The median Max Ingrand work on paper sells for $8,887 across 19 lots.

The median Max Ingrand print sells for $8,989 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Max Ingrand sculptures typically sell for $12,031–$34,788 (the middle half of 34 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 | 8 | $8,989 | $29,695 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 3 | $19,623 | $21,355 | — | 2019-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $8,887 | $80,233 | 95% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 69 | $17,472 | $106,250 | 82.6% | 2026-09-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,503 | $4,787 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 50 | $67,250 | $262,418 | — | 2026-07-02 |

Max Ingrand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $8,989. Paintings (3 lots) median $19,623, record $21,355. A typical Max Ingrand painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 50 lots) the median is $67,250.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $5,787–$12,661 | $8,767 | $80,233 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $8,106–$17,475 | $10,700 | $60,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $12,031–$34,788 | $18,253 | $106,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $15,225–$30,821 | $21,298 | $46,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $106,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $90,347 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $80,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $52,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $29,695 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $21,355 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,623 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $11,599 |

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 Ingrand worth?

Across 1,012 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ingrand work is $10,844. The median Max Ingrand sculpture sells for $17,472 across 57 lots. The median Max Ingrand work on paper sells for $8,887 across 19 lots. The median Max Ingrand print sells for $8,989 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Max Ingrand sculptures typically sell for $12,031–$34,788 (the middle half of 34 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 Ingrand sculpture?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Ingrand sculpture is $17,472.

### What is Max Ingrand's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Ingrand sculpture is $106,250.

### What is the average price of a Max Ingrand work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Ingrand work on paper is $8,887.

### What is Max Ingrand's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Ingrand work on paper is $80,233.

### What is the average price of a medium Max Ingrand sculpture?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Ingrand sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Max Ingrand sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Ingrand sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Max Ingrand's auction record is $262,418, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Max Ingrand auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/max-ingrand (updated 2026-11-02).

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.