Max Ponty (1904–1972)
Max Ponty is a French artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,800. 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 Ponty sold in 2025 for $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Max Ponty on OpeningBid →What is a Max Ponty work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ponty work is $1,800.
The median Max Ponty print sells for $700 across 7 lots.
The median Max Ponty photograph sells for $1,860 across 2 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 | 9 | $700†‡ | $14,000 | 77.8% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,860 | $1,920 | — | 2012-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $457–$1,975†‡ | $650†‡ | $2,750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $14,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,920 |
| Photography | 2012 | $1,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Max Ponty worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Ponty work is $1,800. The median Max Ponty print sells for $700 across 7 lots. The median Max Ponty photograph sells for $1,860 across 2 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 Max Ponty's auction record?
Max Ponty's auction record is $14,000, set in 2007.
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