Max Klinger (1857–1920)
What is Max Klinger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 395 auction results for Max Klinger at 39 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,917 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,239–$8,955, n=44). The auction record is $125,482 for Ein Handschuh, Opus VI (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Neue Salome (The New Salome), 1903 | Bronze, dark brown patina, on a veined black marble base | $70,113 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Female semi-nude, 1915-1918 | Oil on panel | $42,104 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Drei Frauen im Weinberg (Three women in the vineyard), 1912 | Oil on canvas | $39,179 | Karl & Faber | May 2025 |
| 4 | Badendes Mädchen, sich im Wasser spiegelnd, 1896 | Bronze, with black-gray surface (presumably colored at a later point) | $39,074 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2015 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ein Handschuh, Opus VI, 1857 | Ten etchings, three with aquatint, Chine paper appliqué on wove paper supports | $125,482 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Ein Leben, Opus VIII, 1857 | Etchings, engraving and aquatint, Chine collé on laid paper | $62,741 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Eine Liebe, Opus X, 1857 | Ensemble complet de dix eaux fortes, burins et aquatintes... sur papier Japon Impérial | $50,193 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 4 | Ein Handschuh. Cyclus Von Zehn Compositionen, 1881 | Mappe mit 10 Radierungen und Titel, verlegt von Max Klinger, Berlin 1881 | $46,101 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Dramen - Rad.-Opus IX, 1883 | Etchings and aquatint | $45,295 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Ein Handschuh, 1898 | Etchings, in new inside cover, in original cardboard folder with imprint | $39,077 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 25 | $7,276 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $4,947 |
| Other | 17 | $3,027 |
| Prints | 112 | $2,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $5,037 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $3,511 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 395 results from 39 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Klinger is a German artist with 577 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,962. 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 Klinger sold in 2026 for $3,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Klinger work is $1,962.
The median Max Klinger print sells for $1,293 across 284 lots.
The median Max Klinger work on paper sells for $5,654 across 46 lots.
The median Max Klinger sculpture sells for $5,822 across 36 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Klinger prints typically sell for $411–$3,982 (the middle half of 175 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Klinger prints typically sell for $501–$3,452 (the middle half of 65 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 | 392 | $1,293†‡ | $125,482 | 72.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 5 | $20,000 | $42,104 | — | 2025-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $5,654†‡ | $29,522‡ | 86.8% | 2026-09-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 48 | $5,822‡ | $70,113 | 75% | 2025-11-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,347‡ | $2,347‡ | — | 2022-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $36,830‡ | $125,482 | — | 2025-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Klinger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (392 lots) median $1,293 with 72.4% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $20,000, record $42,104. A typical Max Klinger painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $36,830.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 175 | $411–$3,982†‡ | $984†‡ | $46,101 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $501–$3,452†‡ | $1,633†‡ | $125,482 |
† 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) | 35 | $2,981–$7,377†‡ | $4,541†‡ | $29,522‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,254–$12,703‡ | $10,575‡ | $17,259 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $3,454–$5,905‡ | $4,700‡ | $34,585 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $5,297–$25,412‡ | $11,642‡ | $39,074 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $125,482 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $70,113 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $62,741 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $42,104 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $39,179 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $39,074 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $29,522‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,073 |
‡ 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 Klinger worth?
Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Klinger work is $1,962. The median Max Klinger print sells for $1,293 across 284 lots. The median Max Klinger work on paper sells for $5,654 across 46 lots. The median Max Klinger sculpture sells for $5,822 across 36 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Klinger prints typically sell for $411–$3,982 (the middle half of 175 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Max Klinger prints typically sell for $501–$3,452 (the middle half of 65 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 Klinger print?
Based on 284 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Klinger print is $1,293. 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 Klinger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Klinger print is $125,482.
What is the average price of a Max Klinger work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Klinger work on paper is $5,654. 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 Klinger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Klinger work on paper is $29,522. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Max Klinger sculpture?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Klinger sculpture is $5,822. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Max Klinger's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Klinger sculpture is $70,113.
What is the average price of a small Max Klinger print?
Based on 175 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Klinger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $984, 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 the average price of a medium Max Klinger print?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Klinger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,633, 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 Klinger's auction record?
Max Klinger's auction record is $125,482, set in 2011.
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