Max Weber (1881–1961)
What is Max Weber’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 217 auction results for Max Weber at 29 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $861–$6,080, n=21). The auction record is $1,925,000 for New York (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, 1913 | Oil paint | $1,925,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | Interior with Music, 1915 | Oil paint | $735,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 3 | Burlesque #1, 1881 | Oil paint | $506,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Three Nudes in a Forest, 1881 | Gouache | $374,400 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | Figures in a Landscape, 1881 | Pencil | $217,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Interior with Still Life, 1932 | Oil paint | $212,500 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Two Sculpturesque Heads, 1881 | Pastel on paper laid down on board | $158,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | The Dance | — | $157,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled (Women in a Landscape), 1881 | Charcoal | $121,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 10 | Still Life Abstraction, 1881 | Gouache | $86,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $14,025 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $3,500 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $2,857 |
| Other | 22 | $2,150 |
| Prints | 68 | $1,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $14,025 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 145 | $1,950 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 217 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Max Weber is an American artist with 294 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,200. 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 Weber sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Max Weber on OpeningBid →What is a Max Weber work worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Weber work is $2,200.
The median Max Weber print sells for $1,000 across 86 lots.
The median Max Weber work on paper sells for $3,705 across 54 lots.
The median Max Weber painting sells for $12,600 across 41 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Max Weber prints typically sell for $546–$1,800 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Max Weber work on papers typically sell for $1,762–$5,618 (the middle half of 47 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 | 111 | $1,000† | $16,250 | 77.5% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 48 | $12,600† | $1.9M | 85.4% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $3,705† | $374,400 | 90% | 2026-04-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $1,832†‡ | $5,938 | 94.1% | 2024-11-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $212,500 | $1.9M | — | 2019-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Max Weber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (111 lots) median $1,000 with 77.5% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $12,600, record $1,925,000. A typical Max Weber painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $212,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $546–$1,800† | $960† | $16,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $7,635–$18,253† | $10,000† | $506,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $7,259–$42,812† | $13,312† | $1.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,762–$5,618† | $3,072† | $121,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $15,675–$187,750 | $25,000 | $374,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,375–$3,125‡ | $1,715‡ | $5,200 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $735,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $374,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $217,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $16,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $11,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,938 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $5,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Max Weber worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Weber work is $2,200. The median Max Weber print sells for $1,000 across 86 lots. The median Max Weber work on paper sells for $3,705 across 54 lots. The median Max Weber painting sells for $12,600 across 41 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Max Weber prints typically sell for $546–$1,800 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Max Weber work on papers typically sell for $1,762–$5,618 (the middle half of 47 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 Weber print?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Weber print is $1,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Max Weber's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Weber print is $16,250.
What is the average price of a Max Weber work on paper?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Weber work on paper is $3,705. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Max Weber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Weber work on paper is $374,400.
What is the average price of a Max Weber painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Weber painting is $12,600. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Max Weber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Weber painting is $1,925,000.
What is the average price of a small Max Weber print?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Weber print (small (under 50 cm)) is $960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Max Weber work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Weber work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Max Weber's auction record?
Max Weber's auction record is $1,925,000, set in 2016.
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