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# Max Pechstein (1881–1955)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 445 auction results for Max Pechstein at 28 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,465 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,727–$40,328, n=26). The auction record is $1,149,537 for Das rote Teeservice (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Das rote Teeservice, 1916 | Oil paint | $1,149,537 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | Morgensonne, 1929 | Oil paint | $846,035 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Stilleben, 1909 | Oil paint | $458,238 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 4 | Aufkommender Sturm, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $436,690 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Stilleben am Spiegel: Clivia, Obst und Krug, 1917 | Oil paint | $428,103 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Keitelkähne (Barges); Frank mit Kindermädchen Anna Gärtner (Frank with his Nanny Anna Gärtner), 1920 | Oil on canvas | $379,241 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Toilette, 1881 | Oil paint | $378,569 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Winternachmittag (Winter Afternoon), 1922 | Oil paint | $357,833 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Zirkuspause (The Intermission), 1923 | Oil paint | $356,287 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Frühling (Spring), 1918 | Oil paint | $325,302 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $157,495 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $17,920 |
| Other | 26 | $10,484 |
| Prints | 118 | $2,020 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $45,841 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 142 | $2,544 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 445 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Max Pechstein is a German artist with 640 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,332. 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 Pechstein sold in 2026 for $126,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Max Pechstein work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Max Pechstein work worth?

Across 443 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Pechstein work is $3,332.

The median Max Pechstein print sells for $1,562 across 255 lots.

The median Max Pechstein work on paper sells for $12,537 across 104 lots.

The median Max Pechstein painting sells for $125,963 across 52 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Max Pechstein prints typically sell for $735–$3,250 (the middle half of 229 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Max Pechstein work on papers typically sell for $4,148–$13,853 (the middle half of 59 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 | 339 | $1,562†‡ | $81,250 | 75.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 68 | $125,963‡ | $1.1M | 76.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 147 | $12,537†‡ | $69,300 | 70.7% | 2026-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $267,354‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Max Pechstein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (339 lots) median $1,562 with 75.2% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $125,963, record $1,149,537. A typical Max Pechstein painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $267,354.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 229 | $735–$3,250†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $81,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,625–$8,692‡ | $3,495‡ | $23,618 |

† 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) | 6 | $32,180–$123,517 | $56,034 | $458,238 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $47,260–$271,019‡ | $123,194‡ | $1.1M |

‡ 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) | 59 | $4,148–$13,853†‡ | $7,349†‡ | $69,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $14,582–$30,458†‡ | $22,905†‡ | $59,961 |

† 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 | 2007 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $846,035 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $81,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $81,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $69,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $59,961 |

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 Pechstein worth?

Across 443 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Pechstein work is $3,332. The median Max Pechstein print sells for $1,562 across 255 lots. The median Max Pechstein work on paper sells for $12,537 across 104 lots. The median Max Pechstein painting sells for $125,963 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Pechstein prints typically sell for $735–$3,250 (the middle half of 229 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Max Pechstein work on papers typically sell for $4,148–$13,853 (the middle half of 59 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 Pechstein print?

Based on 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Pechstein print is $1,562. 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 Pechstein's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Pechstein print is $81,250.

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

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Pechstein work on paper is $12,537. 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 Pechstein's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Pechstein work on paper is $69,300.

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

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Pechstein painting is $125,963. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Pechstein's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Pechstein painting is $1,149,537.

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

Based on 229 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Pechstein print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, 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 Pechstein work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Pechstein work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,349, 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 Pechstein's auction record?

Max Pechstein's auction record is $1,149,537, set in 2007.

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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.