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# Max Peiffer-Watenphul (1896–1976)

Max Peiffer-Watenphul is a German artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,141. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Max Peiffer-Watenphul sold in 2026 for $6,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work is $4,141.

The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting sells for $17,838 across 34 lots.

The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul print sells for $287 across 20 lots.

The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper sells for $3,073 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Max Peiffer-Watenphul paintings typically sell for $12,829–$21,697 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 29 | $287‡ | $1,970 | 69% | 2024-02-08 |
| Paintings | 50 | $17,838‡ | $46,809 | 68% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $3,073‡ | $12,807 | 76% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $40,515‡ | $46,809 | — | 2022-06-11 |

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

Max Peiffer-Watenphul's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $287 with 69% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $17,838, record $46,809. A typical Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $40,515.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $160–$1,074‡ | $358‡ | $1,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $97–$403‡ | $114‡ | $986‡ |

‡ 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) | 31 | $12,829–$21,697‡ | $18,573‡ | $46,809 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $1,948–$6,945‡ | $3,328‡ | $12,807 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,877–$5,052‡ | $2,794‡ | $7,848‡ |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $46,809 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $44,357‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $9,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,970 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,887 |

‡ 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 Peiffer-Watenphul worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work is $4,141. The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting sells for $17,838 across 34 lots. The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul print sells for $287 across 20 lots. The median Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper sells for $3,073 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Max Peiffer-Watenphul paintings typically sell for $12,829–$21,697 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting is $17,838. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Peiffer-Watenphul's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting is $46,809.

### What is the average price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul print?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul print is $287. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Peiffer-Watenphul's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Peiffer-Watenphul print is $1,970.

### What is the average price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Peiffer-Watenphul work on paper is $3,073. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### 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 $12,807.

### What is the average price of a medium Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Peiffer-Watenphul painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Max Peiffer-Watenphul print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Peiffer-Watenphul print (small (under 50 cm)) is $358, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Peiffer-Watenphul's auction record?

Max Peiffer-Watenphul's auction record is $46,809, set in 2009.

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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.