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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, Senza titolo, 1973, lithograph a sei colori
    Senza titolo, 1973
    Lithograph · ed. EA
    53,5x42,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 77
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  2. Max Ernst, Affiche pour Humanae Vitae, 1969, lithograph on Arches paper with accompanying poster, in 2 parts
    Affiche pour Humanae Vitae, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper
    lithograph image 34.6 x 51 cm (13 5/8 x 20 1/8 in.) poster 45.4 x 31.6 cm (17 7/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 53
    £1,512≈ $2,013≈ €1,779Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Phillips ↗
  3. Max Ernst, Zu: Jean Tardieu, Le parquet se soulève IV, 1939, lithograph with Chine-collé to BFK Rives paper
    Zu: Jean Tardieu, Le parquet se soulève IV, 1939
    Lithograph · Paper
    image 25.5 x 20 cm (10 x 7 7/8 in.) sheet 33.3 x 27.8 cm (13 1/8 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    £315≈ $419≈ €371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £350–450View at Phillips ↗
  4. Max Ernst, Étoile de mer, 1950, lithograph on wove paper
    Étoile de mer, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/60
    image 42.2 x 26.7 cm (16 5/8 x 10 1/2 in.) sheet 56.7 x 38.3 cm (22 3/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 44
    £3,024≈ $4,025≈ €3,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  5. Max Ernst, Zu: Jean Tardieu, Le parquet se soulève I-VI, 1939, 6 lithographs on BFK Rives paper with hardcover portfolio
    Zu: Jean Tardieu, Le parquet se soulève I-VI, 1939
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/25
    hardcover portfolio 39.6 x 30.3 cm (15 5/8 x 11 7/8 in.) each image 25.7 x 20 cm (10 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.) each sheet 32.7 x 28 cm (12 7/8 x 11 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    £1,071≈ $1,426≈ €1,260Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Max Ernst, Rythmes, 1950, lithograph on Arches paper
    Rythmes, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 166/200
    image 42.2 x 26.8 cm (16 5/8 x 10 1/2 in.) sheet 56.5 x 38.2 cm (22 1/4 x 15 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    £3,780≈ $5,032≈ €4,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  7. Max Ernst, Zu: Werner Heisenberg, Die Bedeutung des Schönen in der exakten Naturwissenschaft, 1971, 3 lithographs on Japan paper
    Zu: Werner Heisenberg, Die Bedeutung des Schönen in der exakten Naturwissenschaft, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XIII/XX
    left image 30 x 22.5 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.); sheet 39 x 29 cm (15 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.) middle image 30 x 22.4 cm (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.); sheet 38.7 x 28.5 cm (15 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.) right image 29.6 x 22.5 cm (11 5/8 x 8 7/8 in.); sheet 38.3 x 28 cm (15 1/8 x 11 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £1,764≈ $2,348≈ €2,075Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  8. Max Ernst, La forêt, à l'aube, 1958, lithograph on Rives paper
    La forêt, à l'aube, 1958
    Lithograph · Paper
    image 52.1 x 41 cm (20 1/2 x 16 1/8 in.) sheet 64.9 x 46.6 cm (25 1/2 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £5,292≈ $7,044≈ €6,226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Phillips ↗
  9. Max Ernst, Un chant d'amour, 1958, lithograph on paper
    Un chant d'amour, 1958
    Lithograph · Paper
    31.4 x 24.1 cm (12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £315≈ $419≈ €371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £250–350View at Phillips ↗
  10. Max Ernst, Zu: Max Ernst, Surprises du hasard et Écritures II, 1971, lithograph on Japan paper folded (as issued)
    Zu: Max Ernst, Surprises du hasard et Écritures II, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. XXII/XXIII
    image 18.8 x 13 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in.) folded sheet 25.9 x 19.4 cm (10 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 12
    £567≈ $755≈ €667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Phillips ↗
  11. Max Ernst, Forêt et soleil - Der Bretterwald, 1956, photolithograph on Arches paper
    Forêt et soleil - Der Bretterwald, 1956
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 69/200
    image 54.9 x 44.9 cm (21 5/8 x 17 5/8 in.) sheet 65.4 x 47.9 cm (25 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 8
    £7,560≈ $10,063≈ €8,894Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  12. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, Lithographie auf Japanpapier
    Ohne Titel
    Lithograph · Paper
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 28 x 22 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3955
    €220≈ $248≈ £185HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  13. Max Ernst, Komposisjon, Litografi
    Komposisjon
    Lithograph
    Motivet: 24,5x19,5 cm
    Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · · Lot 121
    NOK 5,000≈ $561≈ £418≈ €498HammerSign up free to seeEst. NOK 7,000–9,000View at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner ↗
  14. Max Ernst, Dressait sa flamboyante énigme (Aus: Patrick Waldberg, Aux petits agneaux), 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Dressait sa flamboyante énigme (Aus: Patrick Waldberg, Aux petits agneaux), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 22/101
    24,5 x 19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 51
    €839≈ $975≈ £709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Max Ernst, Hibou, 1955, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Hibou, 1955
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 117/220
    49 x 36cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 52
    €2,322≈ $2,699≈ £1,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Max Ernst, Bruhl 1891- Parigi 1976 / Senza titolo, lithograph a colori on paper
    Bruhl 1891- Parigi 1976 / Senza titolo
    Lithograph · Paper
    71 x 50 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 116
    Result not publishedEst. €600–800View at Wannenes ↗
  17. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1973, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Ohne Titel, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 4/40
    27 x 16cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 47
    €1,097≈ $1,297≈ £942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  18. Max Ernst, Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, Blatt XIX, 1970, Lithograph in blue grey
    Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, Blatt XIX, 1970
    Lithograph · ed. 39/69
    32,5 x 25 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 861
    CHF 600≈ $656≈ £474≈ €552HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  19. Max Ernst, Justiția, cromolitografie
    Justiția
    Lithograph
    39 × 30 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
  20. Max Ernst, Invitații de duminică, cromolitografie
    Invitații de duminică
    Lithograph
    36 × 46 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 96
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €300–500View at Artmark ↗
  21. Max Ernst, La Ballade du soldat (The Ballad of the Soldier) (S. & L. 218), 1972, The complete set of 34 lithographs in colours, on Japon nacré paper, the full sheets and with margins, the sheets loose (as issued) all contained in the original paper wrappers and blue cloth-covered boards with design on the front and title on the spine
    La Ballade du soldat (The Ballad of the Soldier) (S. & L. 218), 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    all I. various all S. 38.7 x 28.6 cm (15 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.) boards 40.3 x 30 x 2 cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 199
    £1,890≈ $2,665≈ €2,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Max Ernst, Zu: Pierre Hebey, Festin, 1974, lithograph a cinque colori
    Zu: Pierre Hebey, Festin, 1974
    Lithograph
    34x25,7 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 23
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  23. Max Ernst, Affiche per «La Hune II», 1970, lithograph a tre colori
    Affiche per «La Hune II», 1970
    Lithograph
    35,1x41,9 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 19
    Result not publishedEst. €450–750View at Farsettiarte ↗
  24. Max Ernst, Veilleuse au seuil de nos terrassements (from Dent Prompte VI), 1969, lithograph in colors
    Veilleuse au seuil de nos terrassements (from Dent Prompte VI), 1969
    Lithograph
    19¼ h x 16 w in (49 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 347
    $2,000≈ £1,412≈ €1,638Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  25. Max Ernst, Invitation Au Bapteme D‘une Gidouille, litografia
    Invitation Au Bapteme D‘une Gidouille
    Lithograph
    65 x 50 cm
    James Lisboa · · Lot 616
    Result not publishedView at James Lisboa ↗
  26. Max Ernst, Têtes d’aigles, 1962, Farblithografie auf festem Papier
    Têtes d’aigles, 1962
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 31,3 x 24,5 cm, Bl. 32,8 x 24,7 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 469
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €180–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  27. Max Ernst, L'Oiseau Caramel, 1969, lithograph
    L'Oiseau Caramel, 1969
    Lithograph
    34cm x 24cm (13.37in x 9.5in), unframed
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 288
    £1,500≈ $1,961≈ €1,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  28. Untitled
    Lithograph · ed. 46/51
    18.5 x 18 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–1,200View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  29. Max Ernst, Têtes d’aigles, 1962, Farblithografie auf festem Papier
    Têtes d’aigles, 1962
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 31,3 x 24,5 cm, Bl. 32,8 x 24,7 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 489
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €240–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  30. Max Ernst, Hibou, 1955, Lithograph in four colours
    Hibou, 1955
    Lithograph
    49,2 x 36,2 cm, image; 56,5 x 38,3 cm, sheet size
    Kornfeld · · Lot 848
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,000–View at Kornfeld ↗
  31. Max Ernst, AFFICHE POUR „LA HUNE” II, 1970, litografia barwna, papier
    AFFICHE POUR „LA HUNE” II, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC
    35 cm x 42 cm
    Agra-Art · · Lot 19
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Agra-Art ↗
  32. Max Ernst, L'homme à la Lisiére de la forêt, 1954, Farblithografie auf Rives-Velin
    L'homme à la Lisiére de la forêt, 1954
    Lithograph · Paper
    55,2 × 39,7 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1027
    €9,500≈ $10,663≈ £8,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Grisebach ↗
  33. Max Ernst, L'astronome Lalande, 1971, lithograph
    L'astronome Lalande, 1971
    Lithograph
    17,9x13,7 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 9
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  34. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1973, Lithografie auf Japan
    Ohne Titel, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/40
    27,5 x 16cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 39
    €710≈ $796≈ £643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Max Ernst, Aus: Patrick Waldberg, Aux petits agneaux, 1971, Lithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Patrick Waldberg, Aux petits agneaux, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 67/101
    23 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 34
    €516≈ $579≈ £467Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Max Ernst, Paysage, 1971, Fotolithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Paysage, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 9/96
    33,5 x 21cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 40
    €710≈ $796≈ £643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Max Ernst, Untitled, Lithographs
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 266
    $1,625≈ £1,255≈ €1,481Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  38. Max Ernst, Fiat modes pereat ars, Jeweils: Lithografie auf Velin
    Fiat modes pereat ars
    Lithograph · Paper
    43,5 x 32cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 59
    €361≈ $402≈ £307Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150–View at Van Ham ↗
  39. Max Ernst, Untitled, 1891-1976) 'HOMMAGE À SAN LAZZARO' Lithograph printed in colours
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Sworders · · Lot 140
    £420≈ $543≈ €488HammerSign up free to seeEst. £250–300View at Sworders ↗
  40. Max Ernst, Brass and Wood "Cage" Bed, Mirabili Production, 1891, testiere a tempietto centrate da litografie con specchio
    Brass and Wood "Cage" Bed, Mirabili Production, 1891
    Lithograph
    220x260x263 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 776
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  41. Max Ernst, ''Grand Ignorant'' Shield, Mirabili Production, 1891, tre pannelli in legno decorati ad oil and collage con lithograph
    ''Grand Ignorant'' Shield, Mirabili Production, 1891
    Lithograph
    185x164 cm
    Maison Bibelot · · Lot 775
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €2,000–3,000View at Maison Bibelot ↗
  42. Max Ernst, Hybrid II, 1973, Fotolitografia
    Hybrid II, 1973
    Lithograph
    43,6x36,6 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 45
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  43. Max Ernst, Senza titolo, 1973, lithograph a sei colori
    Senza titolo, 1973
    Lithograph
    53,5x42,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 19
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  44. Max Ernst, Păsările, cromolitografie
    Păsările
    Lithograph
    30,5 × 55,5 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 56
    €1,000≈ $1,116≈ £876HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–800View at Artmark ↗
  45. Max Ernst, Păsările, cromolitografie
    Păsările
    Lithograph
    63,5 × 49,5 cm
    Artmark · · Lot 9
    €900≈ $1,004≈ £789HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–800View at Artmark ↗
  46. Max Ernst, Affiche pour l'Orangerie, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Affiche pour l'Orangerie, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 57/99
    37 x 45cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 43
    €1,097≈ $1,265≈ £987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. Max Ernst, Aus: "Zu Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn", 1976, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: "Zu Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn", 1976
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 13/69
    17,5 x 28cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 44
    €774≈ $893≈ £697Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  48. Max Ernst, La Ballade Du Soldat, 1972, The complete suite of 34 lithographs on paper
    La Ballade Du Soldat, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 153
    $3,750≈ £2,924≈ €3,305Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. A l'Intérieur de la vue, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    22 x 14-7/8 in. (sheet)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 894
    $450≈ £344≈ €385HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  50. Max Ernst, Zu: Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, Die Ballade vom Soldaten, 1972, Buch mit 34 Farblithografien auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Zu: Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, Die Ballade vom Soldaten, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    38 x 55,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 33
    €490≈ $571≈ £440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗

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