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# Max Liebermann (1847–1935)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,049 auction results for Max Liebermann at 56 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $51,042 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,786–$140,713, n=42). The auction record is $2,760,934 for MEIN HAUS IN WANNSEE, MIT GARTEN(MY HOUSE IN WANNSEE, WITH GARDEN) (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEIN HAUS IN WANNSEE, MIT GARTEN(MY HOUSE IN WANNSEE, WITH GARDEN) | Oil on canvas | $2,760,934 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Die Blumenterrasse im Wannseegarten nach Norden, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $2,556,365 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Große Seestraße in Wannsee, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $1,877,876 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | DER NUTZGARTEN IN WANNSEE NACH WESTEN (THE GARDEN IN WANNSEE TO THE WEST) | Oil on canvas | $1,473,622 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | GARTENLOKAL AN DER HAVEL UNTER BÄUMEN(BEER GARDEN NEAR THE HAVEL UNDER TREES) | Oil on canvas | $1,415,961 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 6 | Biergarten in Laren--Studie, 1903 | Oil paint | $1,203,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Blumenstauden im Nutzgarten nach Südwesten, 1926 | Painting | $1,068,881 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Judengasse in Amsterdam, 1909 | Painting | $954,525 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2019 |
| 9 | Schulgang in Laren, 1898 | Oil on canvas | $917,636 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Gartenlokal an der Havel (Garden Restaurant on the Havel), 1932 | Oil on canvas | $888,382 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $146,389 |
| Works on paper | 163 | $13,750 |
| Other | 66 | $5,967 |
| Prints | 137 | $1,053 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 123 | $146,389 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 371 | $5,200 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,049 results from 56 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Max Liebermann is a German artist with 1,490 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,123. 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 Liebermann sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,315 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Max Liebermann work worth?

Across 1,019 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Liebermann work is $2,123.

The median Max Liebermann print sells for $774 across 460 lots.

The median Max Liebermann work on paper sells for $5,848 across 303 lots.

The median Max Liebermann painting sells for $124,712 across 189 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Max Liebermann prints typically sell for $453–$1,374 (the middle half of 428 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Max Liebermann work on papers typically sell for $2,296–$18,558 (the middle half of 280 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 | 630 | $774†‡ | $99,909 | 73% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 225 | $124,712†‡ | $2.8M | 84% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 371 | $5,848†‡ | $184,520 | 81.7% | 2026-09-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,363‡ | $9,053 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 128 | $260,131†‡ | $2.8M | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Max Liebermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (630 lots) median $774 with 73% sell-through. Paintings (225 lots) median $124,712, record $2,760,934. A typical Max Liebermann painting sells for around 161× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 128 lots) the median is $260,131.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 428 | $453–$1,374†‡ | $773†‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $305–$841‡ | $600‡ | $99,909 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $26,195–$134,883†‡ | $64,479†‡ | $594,742 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 118 | $80,406–$470,517†‡ | $206,600†‡ | $2.8M |

† 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) | 280 | $2,296–$18,558†‡ | $5,508†‡ | $169,013 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $26,230–$89,235‡ | $52,310‡ | $184,520 |

† 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 | 2013 | $2.8M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $184,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $169,013 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $99,909 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $30,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $9,053 |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,363 |

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 Liebermann worth?

Across 1,019 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Liebermann work is $2,123. The median Max Liebermann print sells for $774 across 460 lots. The median Max Liebermann work on paper sells for $5,848 across 303 lots. The median Max Liebermann painting sells for $124,712 across 189 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Liebermann prints typically sell for $453–$1,374 (the middle half of 428 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Max Liebermann work on papers typically sell for $2,296–$18,558 (the middle half of 280 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 Liebermann print?

Based on 460 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Liebermann print is $774. 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 Liebermann's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Liebermann print is $99,909.

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

Based on 303 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Liebermann work on paper is $5,848. 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 Liebermann's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Liebermann work on paper is $184,520.

### What is the average price of a Max Liebermann painting?

Based on 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Liebermann painting is $124,712. 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 Liebermann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Liebermann painting is $2,760,934.

### What is the average price of a small Max Liebermann print?

Based on 428 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Liebermann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $773, 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 small Max Liebermann work on paper?

Based on 280 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Liebermann work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,508, 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 Liebermann's auction record?

Max Liebermann's auction record is $2,760,934, set in 2013.

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

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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.