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# Max Unold (1885–1964)

Max Unold is a German artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,105. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Max Unold sold in 2026 for $1,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Max Unold work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Unold work is $1,105.

The median Max Unold print sells for $233 across 8 lots.

The median Max Unold painting sells for $4,685 across 7 lots.

The median Max Unold work on paper sells for $1,152 across 6 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 | 16 | $233‡ | $1,238‡ | 50% | 2026-01-28 |
| Paintings | 11 | $4,685‡ | $11,071‡ | 63.6% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,152‡ | $2,100 | 75% | 2023-12-01 |

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

Max Unold's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $233 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $4,685, record $11,071. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Max Unold painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $132–$237‡ | $202‡ | $400‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $3,272–$7,354‡ | $5,657‡ | $11,071‡ |

‡ 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 | $11,071‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $7,596 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $2,100 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $2,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,238‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $1,200 |

‡ 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 Unold worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Unold work is $1,105. The median Max Unold print sells for $233 across 8 lots. The median Max Unold painting sells for $4,685 across 7 lots. The median Max Unold work on paper sells for $1,152 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Max Unold print?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Unold print is $233. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Max Unold's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Unold print is $1,238. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Unold painting is $4,685. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Unold painting is $11,071. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Max Unold's auction record?

Max Unold's auction record is $11,071, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Max Unold auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/max-unold (updated 2026-11-02).

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.