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Max Ernst Lithographs: Auction Prices

German · 1891–1976

ArtSell has recorded 252 auction results for Max Ernst lithographs between 2001 and 2026, of which 219 sold (87% sell-through). Prices realised range from $66 to $76,249, with a median of $919 across 219 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 31 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $76,249 for “Aux oiseaux” at Lempertz in 2006.

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  1. Max Ernst, Yellow Sea Shell, chromolithography
    Yellow Sea Shell
    Lithograph · ed. 15/450
    Artmark · · Lot 99
    €250≈ $284≈ £215HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  2. Max Ernst, "Bourgeon surréaliste", 1971, color lithograph
    "Bourgeon surréaliste", 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 47/101
    32.5x25 cm
    Colasanti Casa d'Aste · · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–400View at Colasanti Casa d'Aste ↗
  3. Max Ernst, Salon de Mai, 1958, poster, lithograph
    Salon de Mai, 1958
    Lithograph · Paper
    44,5x66,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 96
    €172≈ $196≈ £148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €50–100View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  4. Max Ernst, Hibou-Arlequin, 1955, lithograph on River BFK paper
    Hibou-Arlequin, 1955
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. edition of 200
    20"h, 16"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 448
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  5. Max Ernst, Le Rire De Poetes, 1969, lithograph on paper
    Le Rire De Poetes, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 44/50
    10.75"h, 7.5"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 447
    Result not publishedEst. $600–800View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  6. Max Ernst, "Oiseaux Souterrains", Farblithographie auf leichtem Karton
    "Oiseaux Souterrains"
    Lithograph · Board
    Blattmaße ca. 31 x 56,5 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3588
    €100≈ $115≈ £87HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  7. Max Ernst, Festin: one plate; and Hommage à San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses amis (Homage to San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro and His Friends) (S. & L. 249.VI), 1974 & 1975, Two lithographs in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Festin: one plate; and Hommage à San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro et ses amis (Homage to San Lazzaro, from San Lazzaro and His Friends) (S. & L. 249.VI), 1974 & 1975
    Lithograph · Paper
    Festin: one plate I. 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (34.3 x 26.4 cm) S. 18 1/8 x 13 1/2 in. (46 x 34.3 cm) Hommage à San Lazzaro I. 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm) S. 14 x 10 3/8 in. (35.6 x 26.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 268
    $1,226≈ £897≈ €1,035Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  8. Max Ernst, Paramyths; and Untitled, from Les Demeures d'Hypnos (S. & L. 115), 1967 & 1976, Two lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Paramyths; and Untitled, from Les Demeures d'Hypnos (S. & L. 115), 1967 & 1976
    Lithograph · Paper
    both I. various sizes both S. 19 3/4 x 12 7/8 in. (50.2 x 32.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  9. Max Ernst, Après moi le XXe Siècle, from Hommage à Max Ernst; and Untitled, from XXe Siècle no. 42 (S. & L. 202 & 252), 1971 & 1974, Two lithographs in colors, one on Japan paper and one on wove paper, with full margins
    Après moi le XXe Siècle, from Hommage à Max Ernst; and Untitled, from XXe Siècle no. 42 (S. & L. 202 & 252), 1971 & 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. EA
    Après moi le XXe Siècle I. 11 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (29.2 x 25.1 cm) S. 20 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (51.1 x 33.7 cm) Untitled, from XXe Siècle no. 42 I. 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm) S. 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (49.5 x 34.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    $839≈ £614≈ €709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  10. Max Ernst, Untitled; and Untitled (S. & L. 248), 1973, Two lithographs, one in colors, on Japan nacre paper, with full margins
    Untitled; and Untitled (S. & L. 248), 1973
    Lithograph · Paper
    both I. 10 7/8 x 6 in. (27.6 x 15.2 cm) both S. approx. 14 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (37.8 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 265
    $903≈ £660≈ €763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  11. Max Ernst, Îmbrățișarea, cromolitografie
    Îmbrățișarea
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 149
    €500≈ $599≈ £434HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  12. Max Ernst, Pasăre și coral, 1970, cromolitografie
    Pasăre și coral, 1970
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  13. Max Ernst, Mireasa vântului, cromolitografie
    Mireasa vântului
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 124
    €300≈ $359≈ £261HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  14. Max Ernst, Hibou, lithograph on paper
    Hibou
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 203/220
    image size: 49 by 34,5; 90,5 by 76 by 6cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 80
    ZAR 14,415≈ $880≈ £653≈ €752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  15. Max Ernst, "Lewis Carroll – La chasse au Snark", Lithographie über Tonplatte auf Velin mit Wasserzeichen "Arches"
    "Lewis Carroll – La chasse au Snark"
    Lithograph · Paper
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 28 x 22 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3678
    €80≈ $94≈ £70HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  16. Max Ernst, Hibou, lithograph on paper
    Hibou
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 203/220
    image size: 49 by 34,5; 90,5 by 76 by 6cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 152
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  17. Max Ernst, Elektra (for XXe Siècle No. 5-6), 1938, lithograph
    Elektra (for XXe Siècle No. 5-6), 1938
    Lithograph
    12½ h x 9⅝ w in (32 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 154
    $127≈ £94≈ €108Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  18. Max Ernst, Rote Blume I, 1960, Fotolithografie auf chamoisfarbenem Velin
    Rote Blume I, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 x 19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 81
    €1,056≈ $1,230≈ £915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  19. Max Ernst, Landschaft, 1971, Farbfotolithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Landschaft, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 77/96
    34 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 80
    €1,056≈ $1,230≈ £915Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  20. Max Ernst, Histoire Naturelle II, 1964, Farbfotolithografie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Histoire Naturelle II, 1964
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 59/99
    35,5 x 29cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 87
    €726≈ $846≈ £629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  21. Max Ernst, Der versunkene Mond, 1973, Farbfotolithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Der versunkene Mond, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 73/96
    26,5 x 35cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 83
    €1,452≈ $1,691≈ £1,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  22. Max Ernst, Plakat für Worpswede, 1967, Farbfotolithografie auf Velin
    Plakat für Worpswede, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/30
    37,5 x 38,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 90
    €462≈ $538≈ £400Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  23. Max Ernst, Paramythes, 1967, Lithografie über farbigem Fond auf Velin. Montiert auf Buchseite, eingebunden in Publikation. Im originalen Umschlag und Schuber
    Paramythes, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/60
    27 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 102
    €660≈ $769≈ £572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Max Ernst, Hors festin, 1972, lithograph in colors on Arches
    Hors festin, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    14¾ h x 11¾ w in (37 x 30 cm)
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 189
    $792≈ £585≈ €675Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  25. Max Ernst, L'Oiseau Caramel 3 color photo, lithograph and embossing in colors, 1969, all
    L'Oiseau Caramel 3 color photo
    Lithograph · ed. 67/150
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 184
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  26. Max Ernst, Elektra; Vase bleue (two works for XXe Siècle), lithograph in colors; pochoir in colors
    Elektra; Vase bleue (two works for XXe Siècle)
    Lithograph
    13⅜ h x 8¾ w in (34 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 179
    $66≈ £49≈ €58Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Max Ernst, Étoile de Mer, 1950, lithograph in colors
    Étoile de Mer, 1950
    Lithograph
    16¾ h x 10½ w in (43 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 186
    $953≈ £721≈ €858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  28. Max Ernst, Rêve Surréaliste. Le Deux Coqs, 1970, Farblithografie auf Büttenkarton mit Mittelfalz
    Rêve Surréaliste. Le Deux Coqs, 1970
    Lithograph · Board
    31 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 21
    €396≈ $427≈ £331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Senza titolo, 1966, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Senza titolo, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    66 x 50 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 43
    Result not publishedEst. €200–500View at Wannenes ↗
  30. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / L'oiseau mere, 1972, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / L'oiseau mere, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    46,7 x 31 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 42
    Result not publishedEst. €200–500View at Wannenes ↗
  31. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Zodiaque, 1971, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Zodiaque, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    56 x 37,7 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 41
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Wannenes ↗
  32. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Homage to Marcel Duchamp, 1970, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Homage to Marcel Duchamp, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    37,8 x 28,4 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 40
    Result not publishedEst. €200–500View at Wannenes ↗
  33. Max Ernst, One plate, from Festin, 1974, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    One plate, from Festin, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/79
    sight 14 1/4 x 11in (36.2 x 27.9cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 105
    $563≈ £434≈ €517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Bonhams ↗
  34. Max Ernst, Peisaj, cromolitografie
    Peisaj
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 95
    €300≈ $312≈ £251HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  35. Max Ernst, Dansatori, cromolitografie
    Dansatori
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 92
    €300≈ $312≈ £251HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  36. Max Ernst, Soarele pe Pământ, cromolitografie
    Soarele pe Pământ
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 57
    €300≈ $312≈ £251HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  37. Max Ernst, Măști, cromolitografie
    Măști
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 50
    €250≈ $260≈ £209HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  38. Max Ernst, Forêt et Soleil - Der Bretterwald, 1956, Farbfotolithografie auf Bütten
    Forêt et Soleil - Der Bretterwald, 1956
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 34/200
    55 x 45cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 116
    €1,584≈ $1,635≈ £1,317Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  39. Max Ernst, The death of a tree, 1974, Litografía sin número de tiraje
    The death of a tree, 1974
    Lithograph
    28 x 36 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 320
    MX$1,500≈ $74≈ £59≈ €71HammerSign up free to seeEst. MX$2,000–5,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  40. Max Ernst, Après-moi le XX siècle (from Homage to Max Ernst: XXe siècle), 1971, lithograph in colors
    Après-moi le XX siècle (from Homage to Max Ernst: XXe siècle), 1971
    Lithograph
    12¼ h x 9⅜ w in (31 x 24 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 141
    $126≈ £97≈ €116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Max Ernst, Untitled (from the Aux petits agneaux portfolio), 1971, lithograph in colors
    Untitled (from the Aux petits agneaux portfolio), 1971
    Lithograph
    7 h x 5⅜ w in (18 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 142
    $441≈ £340≈ €405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. Max Ernst, Rote Blume I, 1960, Photo lithograph on Arches wove paper
    Rote Blume I, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper
    23.9 x 19 cm (31.7 x 25.8 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 211
    €2,520≈ $2,740≈ £2,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Lempertz ↗
  43. Max Ernst, Single print from La Ballade du Soldat portfolio, 1972, color, lithograph on wove paper, not
    Single print from La Ballade du Soldat portfolio, 1972, color
    Lithograph · Paper
    15 x 11 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 755
    Result not publishedEst. $50–80View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  44. Max Ernst, Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Jeweils: Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 60/69
    32,5 x 25cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 116
    €1,584≈ $1,698≈ £1,354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  45. Max Ernst, Rêve surréaliste. Le deux coqs, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Rêve surréaliste. Le deux coqs, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. E.A
    34,5 x 62,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 68
    €858≈ $932≈ £734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1973, Lithografie auf Japan
    Ohne Titel, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/40
    27,5 x 15,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 74
    €528≈ $569≈ £453Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Max Ernst, Untitled (for Christmas Card 1961), 1961, lithograph with hand-coloring
    Untitled (for Christmas Card 1961), 1961
    Lithograph
    5¾ h x 9⅜ w in (15 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 179
    $1,386≈ £1,092≈ €1,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  48. Max Ernst, Danseuses, 1950, lithograph on Arches
    Danseuses, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper
    19⅜ h x 12⅝ w in (49 x 32 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 249
    $2,394≈ £1,886≈ €2,208Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / L'oiseau mere, 1972, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / L'oiseau mere, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    .46,7 x 31 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 99
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Wannenes ↗
  50. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Vademecum, 1971, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Vademecum, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    Wannenes · · Lot 98
    Result not publishedEst. €550–750View at Wannenes ↗

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