Max Peiffer-Watenphul (1896–1976)
Max Peiffer-Watenphul is a German artist with 239 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $363. 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 Peiffer-Watenphul is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,378; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work is $363.
The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul print sells for $363 across 91 lots.
The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper sells for $4,034 across 13 lots.
The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting sells for $18,728 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Peiffer-Watenphul prints typically sell for $165–$478 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Peiffer-Watenphul prints typically sell for $233–$505 (the middle half of 32 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 | 117 | $363†‡ | $1,420‡ | 77.8% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 10 | $18,728†‡ | $50,000 | 50% | 2012-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $4,034†‡ | $9,500‡ | 43.3% | 2025-05-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $14,661‡ | $50,000 | — | 2022-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Peiffer-Watenphul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (117 lots) median $363 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $18,728, record $50,000. A typical Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $14,661.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $165–$478†‡ | $333†‡ | $1,420‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $233–$505†‡ | $396†‡ | $1,260‡ |
† 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) | 5 | $5,465–$20,618†‡ | $18,728†‡ | $50,000 |
† 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) | 7 | $1,913–$4,824†‡ | $2,952†‡ | $7,363‡ |
† 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 | 1995 | $50,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $20,618‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $9,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,363‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,420‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,260‡ |
‡ 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 Peiffer-Watenphul worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work is $363. The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul print sells for $363 across 91 lots. The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper sells for $4,034 across 13 lots. The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting sells for $18,728 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Peiffer-Watenphul prints typically sell for $165–$478 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Max Peiffer-Watenphul prints typically sell for $233–$505 (the middle half of 32 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 Peiffer-Watenphul print?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul print is $363. 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 Peiffer-Watenphul's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Peiffer-Watenphul print is $1,420. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper is $4,034. 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 Peiffer-Watenphul's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper is $9,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Max Peiffer-Watenphul print?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Peiffer-Watenphul print (small (under 50 cm)) is $333, 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 Peiffer-Watenphul print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Peiffer-Watenphul print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $396, 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 Peiffer-Watenphul's auction record?
Max Peiffer-Watenphul's auction record is $50,000, set in 1995.
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