> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-max · updated 2026-11-02

# Peter Max (1937–2026)

## What is Peter Max’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $6,048 |
| Paintings | 52 | $4,375 |
| Other | 22 | $1,029 |
| Works on paper | 44 | $879 |
| Prints | 178 | $580 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Peter Max auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-max (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.