Max Oppenheimer (1885–1954)
What is Max Oppenheimer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Max Oppenheimer at 19 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,304 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,036–$2,925, n=8). The auction record is $308,035 for Zahnarzt (The dentist) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zahnarzt (The dentist), 1913 | Oil paint | $308,035 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Bildnis Arthur Schnitzler, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $246,362 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Bildnis Dr. Alfred Spitzer (Portrait of Dr Alfred Spitzer), 1910 | Oil on canvas | $205,614 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Still life with flowers and lace doily, ca. 1935 | Oil on canvas | $105,260 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Der kleine Haushalt: Nachttisch, circa 1930 | Oil on canvas | $82,703 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 6 | Still life 'Eier', 1924 | Oil on canvas | $70,318 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Klavierstunde, c. 1953 | Oil on canvas | $52,630 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Portrait of Friedrich Heydenau | Oil on canvas | $51,148 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Study to the painting "Park in der Sonne", c. 1908 | Oil on cardboard | $24,360 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | The daily life: radishes, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $22,089 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $82,703 |
| Prints | 35 | $2,316 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $3,621 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,028 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Oppenheimer is an Austrian artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,794. 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 Oppenheimer sold in 2026 for $1,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Max Oppenheimer on OpeningBid →What is a Max Oppenheimer work worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Oppenheimer work is $1,794.
The median Max Oppenheimer print sells for $1,576 across 125 lots.
The median Max Oppenheimer work on paper sells for $998 across 11 lots.
The median Max Oppenheimer painting sells for $105,260 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Oppenheimer prints typically sell for $554–$1,793 (the middle half of 80 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Oppenheimer prints typically sell for $2,087–$3,947 (the middle half of 41 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 | 143 | $1,576†‡ | $7,976‡ | 87.4% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 10 | $105,260‡ | $308,035 | 70% | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $998†‡ | $3,686 | 78.6% | 2020-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $185,890†‡ | $739,340‡ | — | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Oppenheimer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (143 lots) median $1,576 with 87.4% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $105,260, record $308,035. A typical Max Oppenheimer painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $185,890.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $554–$1,793†‡ | $982†‡ | $7,839‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $2,087–$3,947†‡ | $2,720†‡ | $7,976‡ |
† 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) | 7 | $67,667–$225,988‡ | $105,260‡ | $308,035 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $742–$1,642†‡ | $1,059†‡ | $3,686 |
† 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 | 2020 | $308,035 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $246,362 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $7,976‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,839‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,686 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,256 |
‡ 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 Oppenheimer worth?
Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Oppenheimer work is $1,794. The median Max Oppenheimer print sells for $1,576 across 125 lots. The median Max Oppenheimer work on paper sells for $998 across 11 lots. The median Max Oppenheimer painting sells for $105,260 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Oppenheimer prints typically sell for $554–$1,793 (the middle half of 80 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Max Oppenheimer prints typically sell for $2,087–$3,947 (the middle half of 41 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 Oppenheimer print?
Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Oppenheimer print is $1,576. 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 Oppenheimer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Oppenheimer print is $7,976. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Max Oppenheimer work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Oppenheimer work on paper is $998. 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 Oppenheimer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Oppenheimer work on paper is $3,686.
What is the average price of a small Max Oppenheimer print?
Based on 80 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Oppenheimer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $982, 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 Oppenheimer print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Oppenheimer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,720, 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 Oppenheimer's auction record?
Max Oppenheimer's auction record is $739,340, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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