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, 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 97
    Result not publishedEst. €400–600View at Wannenes ↗
  2. 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 96
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Wannenes ↗
  3. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Cornegidouille cornes au cul, 1971, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Cornegidouille cornes au cul, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper
    67 x 50,6 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 95
    Result not publishedEst. €550–750View at Wannenes ↗
  4. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Au Liège rendu par la mer, 1969, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891 - Parigi 1976 / Au Liège rendu par la mer, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    53 x 44,8 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 94
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Wannenes ↗
  5. Max Ernst, "Déchets d´atelier", Farblithographie
    "Déchets d´atelier"
    Lithograph
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 47 x 38,5 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3891
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  6. Max Ernst, Rêve surréaliste. Le deux Coqs, 1970, Farblithografie auf Bütten (mit Mittlefalz)
    Rêve surréaliste. Le deux Coqs, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    31 x 56,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 43
    €858≈ $927≈ £735Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Max Ernst, Hibou-Arlequin, 1955, Farblithografie auf RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Hibou-Arlequin, 1955
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. E.A
    47 x 35cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 64
    €1,320≈ $1,441≈ £1,141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Max Ernst, Tete d'homme, 1971, Fotolithografie auf BFK Rives (Wasserzeichen)
    Tete d'homme, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/96
    72 x 58,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 105
    €1,254≈ $1,369≈ £1,084Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. 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 279
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$3,500–5,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  10. Max Ernst, Enseigne pour une école de harengs, 1970, Fotolithografie auf RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Enseigne pour une école de harengs, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    42 x 33,5cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 496
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  11. Max Ernst, Poster for the Jewish Museum, 1966, Farblithografie auf gelblichem "Arches"-Velin
    Poster for the Jewish Museum, 1966
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 63,6 x 48,9 cm, Bl. 76 x 56 cm, Ra. 96,5 x 74,5 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 495
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  12. Max Ernst, Dent prompte (Prompt Tooth) (S. & L. A19), 1969, The complete set of 10 lithographs in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheets, with justification and text by René Char, contained in the original paper wrapper with lithograph in colors, all contained in the original blue linen-covered portfolio
    Dent prompte (Prompt Tooth) (S. & L. A19), 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    all unfolded S. 18 3/8 x 30 5/8 in. (46.7 x 77.8 cm) portfolio 19 3/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (49.2 x 41 x 3.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    $953≈ £780≈ €896Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  13. Masques (Spiess/Leppien 49), 1950
    Lithograph · ed. XXIX/LX
    sheet 15-1/4 x 22-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 244
    $450≈ £371≈ €425HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  14. Max Ernst, Figurale Komposition, Lithographie auf Japanpapier
    Figurale Komposition
    Lithograph · Paper
    Blattmaße ca. 32,8 x 24,8 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3736
  15. Max Ernst, Untitled, lithograph
    Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. HC
    56x37 cm
    Pandolfini · · Lot 15
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–800View at Pandolfini ↗
  16. 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 75
    Result not publishedEst. MX$5,000–10,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  17. Max Ernst, Four Exhibition Posters: For Galerie Alphonse Chave (1970), La Hune/Max Ernst/Ecritures (1970), Max Ernst/Orangerie des Tuileries (1971), and Atelier Mourlot, New York, unsigned, first three imprinted 'Litho Pierre Chave-Vence,' Atelier Mourlot published by Mourlot; lithographic posters
    $115≈ £92≈ €105Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20–200View at Bonhams ↗
  18. 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 265
    Result not publishedEst. MX$8,000–10,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  19. Max Ernst, Jean Tardieu, Le parquet se soulève, 1939/73, Jeweils: Lithografie auf China, aufgewalzt auf BFK Rives (Wasserzeichen)
    Jean Tardieu, Le parquet se soulève, 1939/73
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 69/84
    22 x 15,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €2,112≈ $2,307≈ £1,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  20. Max Ernst, Dansatori sub cerul înstelat, cromolitografie
    Dansatori sub cerul înstelat
    Lithograph
    48,5 × 29,5 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 56
    €350≈ $379≈ £308HammerSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
  21. Max Ernst, Oedipe, cromolitografie
    Oedipe
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 8
    €300≈ $325≈ £264HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–350View at Artmark ↗
  22. Max Ernst, Aus: Zu Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, La ballade du soldat, 1972, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Zu Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, La ballade du soldat, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 71/79
    28 x 27cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 31
    €528≈ $567≈ £468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  23. Max Ernst, Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    29,5 x 7cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 26
    €290≈ $312≈ £257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Max Ernst, Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    31,5 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 28
    €238≈ $256≈ £211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  25. Max Ernst, La belle jardinière, 1971, Farblithografie auf Buchseite
    La belle jardinière, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 186/210
    29 x 25cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 29
    €528≈ $567≈ £468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. Max Ernst, Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971, Farblithografie auf Arches FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/99
    41 x 31,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 27
    €317≈ $341≈ £281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  27. Max Ernst, Pour Lewis Carroll (Aus: L'Herne), Wohl 1971, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Pour Lewis Carroll (Aus: L'Herne), Wohl 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. essai
    23 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 33
    €792≈ $794≈ £686Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  28. Max Ernst, Ne peint plus!, 1972, Farblithografie und Prägedruck auf Japan
    Ne peint plus!, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/80
    26,5 x 22cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 34
    €1,848≈ $1,852≈ £1,600Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. Max Ernst, Happy Logic, 1970, lithograph
    Happy Logic, 1970
    Lithograph
    12¾ h x 9¾ w in (32 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 311
    $813≈ £679≈ €797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  30. Max Ernst, Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971, Lithografie auf Arches FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. K/P
    41,5 x 30,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 84
    €396≈ $424≈ £337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  31. Max Ernst, Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971, Farblithografie auf Arches FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. K/P
    40,5 x 29cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 83
    €264≈ $283≈ £225Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  32. Max Ernst, Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971, Lithografie auf Arches FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 14/99
    41,5 x 31,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 82
    €264≈ $283≈ £225Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  33. Max Ernst, Aus: Werner Heisenberg, <br />Die Bedeutung des Schönen in der exakten Naturwissenschaft, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Werner Heisenberg, <br />Die Bedeutung des Schönen in der exakten Naturwissenschaft, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. VII/XX
    30,5 x 23cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 81
    €924≈ $990≈ £787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  34. Max Ernst, Aus: Werner Heisenberg,<br /> Die Bedeutung des Schönen in der exakten Naturwissenschaft, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Werner Heisenberg,<br /> Die Bedeutung des Schönen in der exakten Naturwissenschaft, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. e.a.
    30 x 22,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 88
    €726≈ $778≈ £618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Max Ernst, Aus: Patrick Waldberg, Aux petits agneaux, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Patrick Waldberg, Aux petits agneaux, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 16/101
    20 x 14,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 87
    €462≈ $495≈ £393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Max Ernst, Enseigne pour une école de harengs, 1970, Fotolithografie auf RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Enseigne pour une école de harengs, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 31/96
    42 x 33,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 138
    €1,188≈ $1,273≈ £1,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Max Ernst, Affiche pour Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Affiche pour Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 81/105
    39 x 26,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 139
    €858≈ $919≈ £730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  38. Max Ernst, Art et Histoire, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Art et Histoire, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 56/80
    33,5 x 45,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 79
    €660≈ $707≈ £562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  39. Max Ernst, Danseuses, 1950, Lithografie auf Arches Velin (Wasserzeichen)
    Danseuses, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXIV/LX
    49,5 x 32,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 9
    €1,188≈ $1,273≈ £1,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  40. Max Ernst, Affiche pour La Hune II, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Affiche pour La Hune II, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 87/99
    35 x 42cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 77
    €792≈ $848≈ £674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  41. Max Ernst, Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhom, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhom, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 52/69
    20 x 20,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 68
    €924≈ $990≈ £787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  42. Max Ernst, René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969, Photolithographie auf Japan
    René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/70
    47 x 39cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 66
    €1,452≈ $1,556≈ £1,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  43. Max Ernst, René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969, Photolithographie auf festem Velin
    René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. h.c
    46,5 x 39cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 142
    €858≈ $919≈ £730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  44. Max Ernst, René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969, Photolithographie auf Japan
    René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/70
    47 x 39cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 141
    €528≈ $566≈ £450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  45. Max Ernst, René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969, Photolithographie auf Japan
    René Char - Max Ernst, Dent prompte, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 48/70
    45 x 39cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 140
    €660≈ $707≈ £562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Max Ernst, Aus: Le Rire des Poètes, 1969, Farblithografie auf feinem Japan
    Aus: Le Rire des Poètes, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 41/65
    19 x 13cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 65
    €1,188≈ $1,273≈ £1,011Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Max Ernst, Aus: Almanach Surréaliste du Demi-Siécle, 1950, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Aus: Almanach Surréaliste du Demi-Siécle, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/25
    22,5 x 27,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 6
    €1,254≈ $1,343≈ £1,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  48. Max Ernst, Le soleil. La villc entierc, 1968, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Le soleil. La villc entierc, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 67/100
    30,5 x 24cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 62
    €1,584≈ $1,697≈ £1,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  49. Max Ernst, Affiche pour Déchets d'Atelier, 1968, Farblithografie auf Bütten
    Affiche pour Déchets d'Atelier, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 38/150
    47 x 39cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 143
    €792≈ $848≈ £674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  50. Max Ernst, Plakat für Worpswede, 1967, Farblithografie auf Bütten
    Plakat für Worpswede, 1967
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 24/30
    38,5 x 37cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 144
    €462≈ $495≈ £393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗

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