Max Slevogt (1868–1932)
What is Max Slevogt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 144 auction results for Max Slevogt at 22 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,763 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,182–$34,829, n=7). The auction record is $591,266 for Der verlorene Sohn (2024, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der verlorene Sohn, 1899 | Oil on canvas | $591,266 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Kreuzgang des Augustinerklosters in Landau II, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $274,614 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Winterlandschaft Neukastel, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Karl & Faber | Nov 1993 |
| 4 | Gärtner vor dem Haus, 1910 | Oil on canvas | $183,186 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Gartenweg zum Sommerhaus (Godramstein), 1912 | Oil on canvas | $161,772 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Garten in Godramstein mit verwachsenem Baum und Weiher, 1868 | Oil paint | $148,136 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Haus in Godramstein - Wolfgang mit Ziege, 1909 | Painting | $146,057 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Kinder am Weiher (Garten in Godramstein), 1909 | Oil on canvas | $109,494 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 9 | Blühende Kirschbäume bei Neukastel (Blossoming cherry trees near Neukastel), 1918 | Oil on canvas | $86,920 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Die blonde Theres, 1896 | Öl auf Leinwand | $71,953 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $44,633 |
| Other | 5 | $2,500 |
| Prints | 8 | $607 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $48,508 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $5,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 144 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Slevogt is a German artist with 231 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,744. 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 Slevogt sold in 2025 for $46,953, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Slevogt work is $1,744.
The median Max Slevogt print sells for $404 across 47 lots.
The median Max Slevogt painting sells for $41,337 across 54 lots.
The median Max Slevogt work on paper sells for $1,554 across 27 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Max Slevogt paintings typically sell for $27,744–$71,107 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Max Slevogt prints typically sell for $160–$575 (the middle half of 37 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 | 86 | $404†‡ | $5,391‡ | 54.7% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 75 | $41,337†‡ | $591,266 | 72% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $1,554†‡ | $46,575 | 73% | 2025-05-31 |
| Photography | 2 | $994‡ | $994‡ | 50% | 2023-12-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $161,772 | $591,266 | — | 2024-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Slevogt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (86 lots) median $404 with 54.7% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $41,337, record $591,266. A typical Max Slevogt painting sells for around 102× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $161,772.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $160–$575†‡ | $370†‡ | $1,904‡ |
† 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) | 11 | $11,179–$40,531‡ | $17,580‡ | $48,408 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $27,744–$71,107†‡ | $47,250†‡ | $591,266 |
† 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) | 23 | $600–$2,239†‡ | $1,183†‡ | $15,677‡ |
† 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 | 2024 | $591,266 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $274,614 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $46,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $26,994 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,391‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,278‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $994‡ |
‡ 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 Slevogt worth?
Across 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Slevogt work is $1,744. The median Max Slevogt print sells for $404 across 47 lots. The median Max Slevogt painting sells for $41,337 across 54 lots. The median Max Slevogt work on paper sells for $1,554 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Max Slevogt paintings typically sell for $27,744–$71,107 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Max Slevogt prints typically sell for $160–$575 (the middle half of 37 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 Slevogt print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Slevogt print is $404. 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 Slevogt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Slevogt print is $5,391. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Max Slevogt painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Slevogt painting is $41,337. 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 Slevogt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Slevogt painting is $591,266.
What is the average price of a Max Slevogt work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Slevogt work on paper is $1,554. 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 Slevogt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Slevogt work on paper is $46,575.
What is the average price of a medium Max Slevogt painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Max Slevogt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,250, 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 Slevogt print?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Slevogt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $370, 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 Slevogt's auction record?
Max Slevogt's auction record is $591,266, set in 2024.
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