Klinger, Max (1857–1920)
Klinger, Max is a German artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $747. 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 Klinger, Max is recorded as sold in 2025 for $810; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Klinger, Max on OpeningBid →What is a Klinger, Max work worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klinger, Max work is $747.
The median Klinger, Max print sells for $588 across 72 lots.
The median Klinger, Max work on paper sells for $3,102 across 4 lots.
The median Klinger, Max sculpture sells for $6,532 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Klinger, Max prints typically sell for $279–$813 (the middle half of 52 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 | 137 | $588†‡ | $9,606 | 52.6% | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,584‡ | $15,386 | — | 2024-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,102‡ | $12,543 | — | 2025-11-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $6,532†‡ | $35,119 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,075‡ | $35,119 | — | 2016-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Klinger, Max's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (137 lots) median $588 with 52.6% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,584, record $15,386. A typical Klinger, Max painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $11,075.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $279–$813†‡ | $474†‡ | $3,465 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,550–$5,202 | $4,140 | $9,606 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $35,119 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $15,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,543 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $9,606 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $7,697‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $5,805 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,523‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,584‡ |
‡ 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 Klinger, Max worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klinger, Max work is $747. The median Klinger, Max print sells for $588 across 72 lots. The median Klinger, Max work on paper sells for $3,102 across 4 lots. The median Klinger, Max sculpture sells for $6,532 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Klinger, Max prints typically sell for $279–$813 (the middle half of 52 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 Klinger, Max print?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Klinger, Max print is $588. 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 Klinger, Max's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Klinger, Max print is $9,606.
What is the average price of a small Klinger, Max print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Klinger, Max print (small (under 50 cm)) is $474, 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 Klinger, Max's auction record?
Klinger, Max's auction record is $35,119, set in 2009.
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