Peter Max (1937–2026)
What is Peter Max’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 790 auction results for Peter Max at 71 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $832 including buyer’s premium (middle half $447–$2,618, n=84). The auction record is $62,500 for Right Now (2023, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right Now, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $62,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Statue of Liberty, 1990 | Bronze | $36,540 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Better World, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $28,600 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Statue of Liberty, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $17,150 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Ladies Of The 80's: Lady By Window - Ver, 1988, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $16,510 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Grammy sculpture, 1991 | Acrylic paint | $16,380 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Abstract Dega III Ver. I #1, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,240 | Freeman's Hindman | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Brown Lady III, 1988 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,240 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self Portrait #1, 1969 | Screenprint | $53,125 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Dove of Peace, 1990 | Mixed media | $15,120 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $6,048 |
| Paintings | 52 | $4,375 |
| Other | 22 | $1,029 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $879 |
| Prints | 178 | $580 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 168 | $882 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 116 | $741 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 790 results from 71 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Max is an American artist with 996 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $700. 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 Peter Max sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Max on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Max work worth?
Across 658 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Max work is $700.
The median Peter Max print sells for $578 across 333 lots.
The median Peter Max work on paper sells for $700 across 71 lots.
The median Peter Max painting sells for $4,144 across 69 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Max prints typically sell for $325–$1,088 (the middle half of 219 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Max prints typically sell for $379–$825 (the middle half of 87 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 | 367 | $578†‡ | $53,125 | 90.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Paintings | 73 | $4,144†‡ | $62,500 | 94.5% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $700†‡ | $4,687 | 93.4% | 2026-07-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $6,024† | $36,540 | — | 2026-02-19 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $11,000†‡ | $62,500 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Max's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (367 lots) median $578 with 90.7% sell-through. Paintings (73 lots) median $4,144, record $62,500. A typical Peter Max painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $11,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $379–$825†‡ | $600†‡ | $3,100† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 219 | $325–$1,088†‡ | $585†‡ | $53,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $298–$1,084† | $418† | $1,400 |
† 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) | 31 | $1,300–$4,475†‡ | $2,900†‡ | $16,380 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $2,800–$8,250†‡ | $4,500†‡ | $28,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $8,111–$17,150†‡ | $13,000†‡ | $62,500 |
† 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) | 43 | $490–$891†‡ | $687†‡ | $3,100† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $628–$1,644†‡ | $1,300†‡ | $4,687 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,344–$6,738† | $6,024† | $8,250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $62,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $53,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $36,540 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $28,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $10,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,100† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Max worth?
Across 658 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Max work is $700. The median Peter Max print sells for $578 across 333 lots. The median Peter Max work on paper sells for $700 across 71 lots. The median Peter Max painting sells for $4,144 across 69 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Max prints typically sell for $325–$1,088 (the middle half of 219 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Peter Max prints typically sell for $379–$825 (the middle half of 87 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 Peter Max print?
Based on 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Max print is $578. 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 Peter Max's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Max print is $53,125.
What is the average price of a Peter Max work on paper?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Max work on paper is $700. 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 Peter Max's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Max work on paper is $4,687.
What is the average price of a Peter Max painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Max painting is $4,144. 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 Peter Max's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Max painting is $62,500.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Max print?
Based on 219 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Max print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $585, 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 Peter Max print?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Max print (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, 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 Peter Max's auction record?
Peter Max's auction record is $62,500, set in 2023.
See the full Peter Max record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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