Max Kaus (1891–1977)
Max Kaus is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $690. 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 a hammer price of $2,621 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Max Kaus on OpeningBid →What is a Max Kaus work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Kaus work is $690.
The median Max Kaus print sells for $275 across 3 lots.
The median Max Kaus work on paper sells for $1,449 across 6 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 | 9 | $275‡ | $690 | 33.3% | 2025-10-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,449†‡ | $2,621† | 85.7% | 2026-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $537–$2,440†‡ | $926†‡ | $2,621† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,621† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,440† |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $690 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $275‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Kaus worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Kaus work is $690. The median Max Kaus print sells for $275 across 3 lots. The median Max Kaus work on paper sells for $1,449 across 6 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 Max Kaus's auction record?
Max Kaus's auction record is $2,621, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,621 (buyer's premium not included).
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