Max Kaus (1891–1977)
What is Max Kaus’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 118 auction results for Max Kaus at 17 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $215–$9,230, n=10). The auction record is $32,396 for Regenwolken (2018, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regenwolken, 1923 | Painting | $32,396 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Weisse Lilien, 1934 | Still life | $27,245 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Mecklenburgische Landschaft, 1921 | Tempera auf Leinwand | $24,933 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Liegendes Mädchen, 1933 | Öl auf Hartfaserplatte | $24,165 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2007 |
| 5 | (Badende Frauen) Am Haff, 1931 | Öl auf Leinwand | $22,189 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Badende, 1931 | Öltempera auf Leinwand | $21,191 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Selbstbild(nis) (Self portrait) | Oil on canvas | $19,208 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Sinnende alte Frau, 1936 | Öl auf Leinwand | $14,792 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Bäume am Seeufer, 1925 | Oil on cardboard | $14,754 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Artena III, 1959 | Painting | $14,129 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $11,784 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,246 |
| Prints | 19 | $1,229 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $7,975 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $937 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 118 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Kaus is a German artist with 226 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,941. 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 Kaus sold in 2026 for $8,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Kaus work is $1,941.
The median Max Kaus print sells for $754 across 51 lots.
The median Max Kaus painting sells for $9,350 across 41 lots.
The median Max Kaus work on paper sells for $1,962 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Kaus paintings typically sell for $4,313–$17,870 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Max Kaus prints typically sell for $250–$1,240 (the middle half of 39 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 | 88 | $754†‡ | $10,266 | 58% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 58 | $9,350‡ | $32,396 | 70.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $1,962†‡ | $8,870 | 56.7% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $24,549 | $32,396 | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Kaus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (88 lots) median $754 with 58% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $9,350, record $32,396. A typical Max Kaus painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $24,549.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $250–$1,240†‡ | $519†‡ | $10,266 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,040–$4,031‡ | $2,527‡ | $10,002 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $4,313–$17,870‡ | $10,803‡ | $32,396 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,269–$2,246†‡ | $1,683†‡ | $8,870 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2018 | $32,396 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,245 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $10,266 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $10,002 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,870 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,040 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Max Kaus worth?
Across 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Kaus work is $1,941. The median Max Kaus print sells for $754 across 51 lots. The median Max Kaus painting sells for $9,350 across 41 lots. The median Max Kaus work on paper sells for $1,962 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Max Kaus paintings typically sell for $4,313–$17,870 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Max Kaus prints typically sell for $250–$1,240 (the middle half of 39 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 Kaus print?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Kaus print is $754. 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 Kaus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Kaus print is $10,266.
What is the average price of a Max Kaus painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Kaus painting is $9,350. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Max Kaus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Kaus painting is $32,396.
What is the average price of a Max Kaus work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Kaus work on paper is $1,962. 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 Kaus's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Kaus work on paper is $8,870.
What is the average price of a medium Max Kaus painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Kaus painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,803, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Max Kaus print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Kaus print (small (under 50 cm)) is $519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Kaus's auction record?
Max Kaus's auction record is $32,396, set in 2018.
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