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# Max Papart (1911–1994)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 667 auction results for Max Papart at 96 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $592 including buyer’s premium (middle half $294–$1,194, n=39). The auction record is $59,375 for Musiciens (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musiciens | Oil with papier collé on canvas | $59,375 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 2 | Nevade Voyage | Oil/canvas | $32,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Rose Life | Oil/canvas | $25,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 4 | Hommage Lucas Cranach | Oil/paper/canvas | $17,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 5 | Portrait de Tristouse Ballerinette | — | $15,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 6 | PAPART, MAX (1911-1994) | Bronze | $15,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 7 | Balerina | Bronze | $10,796 | Tajan | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Le modèle, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $10,145 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 9 | Torse de femme, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $9,164 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | Composition J Collage | Collage | $9,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $4,480 |
| Paintings | 100 | $2,242 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $776 |
| Other | 89 | $481 |
| Prints | 85 | $194 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,727 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 172 | $979 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $490 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 667 results from 96 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Max Papart is a French artist with 943 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $592. 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 Papart is recorded as sold in 2026 for $838; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Max Papart work worth?

Across 580 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Papart work is $592.

The median Max Papart print sells for $170 across 251 lots.

The median Max Papart painting sells for $1,731 across 165 lots.

The median Max Papart work on paper sells for $594 across 133 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Max Papart prints typically sell for $108–$298 (the middle half of 169 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Max Papart paintings typically sell for $1,264–$3,534 (the middle half of 97 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 | 334 | $170†‡ | $6,245 | 75.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 212 | $1,731†‡ | $59,375 | 77.8% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 183 | $594†‡ | $10,331‡ | 72.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $4,235†‡ | $15,672‡ | 92.9% | 2026-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $8,574†‡ | $59,375 | — | 2025-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Max Papart's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (334 lots) median $170 with 75.1% sell-through. Paintings (212 lots) median $1,731, record $59,375. A typical Max Papart painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $8,574.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $106–$347†‡ | $195†‡ | $1,216 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 169 | $108–$298†‡ | $160†‡ | $2,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $338–$911†‡ | $604†‡ | $1,684‡ |

† 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) | 39 | $635–$1,165†‡ | $896†‡ | $6,627 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $1,264–$3,534†‡ | $2,174†‡ | $32,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $3,310–$5,868†‡ | $4,399†‡ | $59,375 |

† 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) | 47 | $285–$787†‡ | $414†‡ | $9,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $373–$1,412†‡ | $756†‡ | $7,630 |

† 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) | 8 | $2,157–$11,847†‡ | $4,045†‡ | $15,672‡ |

† 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 | 2011 | $59,375 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $32,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $15,672‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1993 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $10,331‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $6,245 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,374 |

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

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 Papart worth?

Across 580 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Papart work is $592. The median Max Papart print sells for $170 across 251 lots. The median Max Papart painting sells for $1,731 across 165 lots. The median Max Papart work on paper sells for $594 across 133 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Max Papart prints typically sell for $108–$298 (the middle half of 169 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Max Papart paintings typically sell for $1,264–$3,534 (the middle half of 97 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 Papart print?

Based on 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Papart print is $170. 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 Papart's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Papart print is $6,245.

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

Based on 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Papart painting is $1,731. 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 Papart's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Papart painting is $59,375.

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

Based on 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Papart work on paper is $594. 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 Papart's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Papart work on paper is $10,331. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Max Papart print?

Based on 169 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Papart print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $160, 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 Papart painting?

Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Papart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,174, 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 Papart's auction record?

Max Papart's auction record is $59,375, set in 2011.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Max Papart auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/max-papart (updated 2026-11-02).

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.