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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, Hibou, 1955, Lithographie in vier Farben
    Hibou, 1955
    Lithograph
    49,2:36,2 cm, Darstellung; 56,5:38,3 cm, Blattgrö
    Kornfeld · · Lot 327
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  2. Max Ernst, Hybrid II, 1973, Fotolitografia
    Hybrid II, 1973
    Lithograph
    43,6x36,6 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 65
    Result not publishedEst. €300–500View at Farsettiarte ↗
  3. Max Ernst, Hybrid II, 1973, Fotolitografia
    Hybrid II, 1973
    Lithograph
    43,6x36,6 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 21
    Result not publishedEst. €250–350View at Farsettiarte ↗
  4. Max Ernst, Aux petits agneaux (Little Lambs), 1971, The complete book with 20 lithographs and the additional suite of of 19 lithographs in colors, on Arches and Japanese paper, en- and hors-texte, with full margins, folded and loose (as issued), title, text and justification, text by Patrick Waldberg, all contained in the original burnt umber cloth-covered clam-shell portfolio, title embossed on the spine
    Aux petits agneaux (Little Lambs), 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 6/101
    all I. various sizes all S. 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 146
    $4,375≈ £3,133≈ €3,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografien auf "Vélin d'Arches"- Bütten
    Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    Bl. 32,9 x 25,2 cm, Mappe 33,1 x 25,7 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 394
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €950–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  6. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 24 x 22,5 cm, Bl. 32,5 x 24,3 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 393
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  7. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 24,5 x 22,6 cm, Bl. 32,7 x 25 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 392
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  8. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 23,6 x 22,7 cm, Bl. 32,7 x 25 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 391
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  9. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 21,7 x 18,1 cm, Bl. 32,8 x 25 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 390
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  10. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Zu: Lewis Carrolls Wunderhorn, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    St. 29,3 x 9,3 cm, Bl. 32,7 x 25 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 389
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  11. Max Ernst, Hibou-Arlequin, Farbige Lithographie
    Hibou-Arlequin
    Lithograph · ed. 37/200
    56,1 : 45,5 cm
    Kornfeld · · Lot 264
    CHF 2,800≈ $2,875≈ £2,257≈ €2,575HammerSign up free to seeEst. CHF 2,500–View at Kornfeld ↗
  12. Max Ernst, Der versunkene Mond, 1973, Farbfotolithografie auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Der versunkene Mond, 1973
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 5/96
    26,5 x 35cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 596
    €452≈ $507≈ £398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Max Ernst, Vademekum mobile - ihr seid gewarnt, 1971, Fotolitografia
    Vademekum mobile - ihr seid gewarnt, 1971
    Lithograph
    43,5x49 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 63
    Result not publishedEst. €600–900View at Farsettiarte ↗
  14. Max Ernst, Untitled Abstract, Color Lithograph
    Untitled Abstract
    Lithograph · ed. 51/101
    21.75" high x 10" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 82
    $300≈ £235≈ €277HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  15. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1964, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Ohne Titel, 1964
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 36/75
    32 x 24,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 554
    €387≈ $409≈ £325Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Max Ernst, Affiche pour petit, 1969, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Affiche pour petit, 1969
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 89/100
    76 x 55cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 555
    €1,161≈ $1,226≈ £974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  17. Max Ernst, Art et Histoire, colour lithograph
    Art et Histoire
    Lithograph · ed. 28/80
    image size: 33 by 45,5cm; 54 by 65 by 1,5cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 23
    ZAR 17,565≈ $1,221≈ £974≈ €1,133Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  18. Max Ernst, Etoile de mer, 1950, lithograph a colori
    Etoile de mer, 1950
    Lithograph
    42 x 27 cm
    Wannenes · · Lot 68
    Result not publishedEst. €700–900View at Wannenes ↗
  19. Max Ernst, Zwei Vogel: two plates, 1975, Two lithographs in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
    Zwei Vogel: two plates, 1975
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 73/99
    both I. 13 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (34.3 x 62.2 cm) both S. 22 x 30 1/8 in. (55.9 x 76.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,800–2,200View at Phillips ↗
  20. Max Ernst, Fleurs coquillages, Farbige Fotolithografie auf Arches
    Fleurs coquillages
    Lithograph · Paper
    40 x 49,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 556
    €426≈ $451≈ £299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  21. Max Ernst, Dalla cartella «René Char - Max Ernst, Dent Prompte», 1969, Fotolitografia
    Dalla cartella «René Char - Max Ernst, Dent Prompte», 1969
    Lithograph
    53,5x41,5 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 23
    Result not publishedEst. €200–300View at Farsettiarte ↗
  22. Max Ernst, Hibou-Arlequin, 1955, Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins,
    Hibou-Arlequin, 1955
    Lithograph · Paper
    I. 18 7/8 x 13 5/8 in. (47.9 x 34.6 cm) S. 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $3,500≈ £2,351≈ €3,271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,500–4,500View at Phillips ↗
  23. Max Ernst, Rythmes (S./P. 48), 1950, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Rythmes (S./P. 48), 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 136/200
    sight 7 3/4 x 11 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5053
    $1,063≈ £726≈ €1,007Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Max Ernst, Rythmes (S./P. 48), 1950, Lithograph in colors on wove paper
    Rythmes (S./P. 48), 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 136/200
    sight 7 3/4 x 11 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Max Ernst, Le soleil - La ville entière, Farblithografie auf Arches
    Le soleil - La ville entière
    Lithograph · Paper
    30,5 x 24cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 544
    €1,548≈ $1,931≈ £1,224Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. Max Ernst, La forêt, à l’aube; and Forêt et soleil – Der Betterwald, 1958 and 1956, Two prints, including one lithograph in colors and one photo-lithograph in colors, on Rives and Arches paper respectively, with full margins,
    La forêt, à l’aube; and Forêt et soleil – Der Betterwald, 1958 and 1956
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 47/75
    aube I. 20 3/8 x 16 1/8 in. (51.8 x 41 cm) aube S. 25 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (64.8 x 46.4 cm); soleil I. 21 5/8 x 17 5/8 in. (54.9 x 44.8 cm) soleil S. 25 3/8 x 18 3/4 in. (64.5 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $2,500≈ £1,484≈ €1,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Max Ernst, Auktion 329, Los 533, 1967, Farblithographie auf Chine
    Auktion 329, Los 533, 1967
    Lithograph
    Van Ham · · Lot 533
    €774≈ $1,052≈ £644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  28. Max Ernst, Auktion 329, Los 534, 1974, Farblithographie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Auktion 329, Los 534, 1974
    Lithograph · Paper
    Van Ham · · Lot 534
    €426≈ $579≈ £354Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. Max Ernst, Auktion 329, Los 532, 1955, Farblithographie auf Marais (Wasserzeichen)
    Auktion 329, Los 532, 1955
    Lithograph
    Van Ham · · Lot 532
    €2,580≈ $3,507≈ £2,147Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  30. Max Ernst, Sphinx, circa 1959, Lithograph on paper
    Sphinx, circa 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/50
    14 inches x 11 inches (35.5 cm x 28.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 331A
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200–300View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  31. Max Ernst, Sphinx, circa 1959, Lithograph on paper
    Sphinx, circa 1959
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 23/50
    14 inches x 11 inches (35.5 cm x 28.5 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 221
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–750View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  32. Max Ernst, Fleurs Coquillages, 1960, Photo-lithograph
    Fleurs Coquillages, 1960
    Lithograph · ed. 90/100
    39,7 x 49,2 cm (15,6 x 19,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 520
    €1,125≈ $1,593≈ £989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  33. Max Ernst, Senza titolo, lithograph a colori on paper
    Senza titolo
    Lithograph · Paper
    56,5x77 cm
    Farsettiarte · · Lot 32
    Result not publishedEst. €1,400–2,000View at Farsettiarte ↗
  34. Max Ernst, Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969, Photo-lithograph
    Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969
    Lithograph · ed. 129/150
    34,3 : 24,3 cm (13,5 : 9,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 292
    €2,250≈ $3,213≈ £1,975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  35. Max Ernst, Deux Oiseaux, 1975, Lithograph in colours
    Deux Oiseaux, 1975
    Lithograph
    34,5 x 62,4 cm (13,5 x 24,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 175
    €3,050≈ $4,250≈ £2,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  36. Max Ernst, Rote Blume II (Red Blossom II), Color lithograph
    Rote Blume II (Red Blossom II)After the artist
    Lithograph
    15.4 x 20 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 51
    €3,120≈ $4,399≈ £2,723Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  37. Max Ernst, Masque, Original-Farblithographie auf leicht genarbtem Velin
    Masque
    Lithograph
    32,7 x 50 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 82
    €2,160≈ $3,359≈ £1,699Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–View at Lempertz ↗
  38. Max Ernst, Aus: Pierre Hebey, Festin, 1974, Lithograph in colours
    Aus: Pierre Hebey, Festin, 1974
    Lithograph
    33,8 : 25,5 cm (13,3 : 10 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 136
    €1,560≈ $2,453≈ £1,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  39. Max Ernst, Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969, Photo-lithograph
    Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969
    Lithograph
    34,4 : 24,3 cm (13,5 : 9,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 138
    €3,240≈ $5,094≈ £2,545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  40. Max Ernst, Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969, Photo-lithograph
    Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969
    Lithograph
    34,3 : 24,3 cm (13,5 : 9,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 152
    €1,200≈ $1,726≈ £841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  41. Max Ernst, Masques, Original-Farblithographie auf Arches-Velin
    Masques
    Lithograph · Paper
    33 x 50,2 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 599
    €2,618≈ $3,518≈ £1,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  42. Max Ernst, Zu: Werner Spies, Max Ernst - Collagen. Inventar und Widerspruch, 1974, Lithograph in colours
    Zu: Werner Spies, Max Ernst - Collagen. Inventar und Widerspruch, 1974
    Lithograph
    32,4 : 44,9 cm (12,7 : 17,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 129
    €1,140≈ $1,518≈ £775Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  43. Max Ernst, Étoile de mer, 1950, Lithograph in colours
    Étoile de mer, 1950
    Lithograph
    42,6 : 26,9 cm (16,7 : 10,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 128
    €2,040≈ $2,717≈ £1,387Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  44. Max Ernst, Zu: Max Ernst, Histoire Naturelle II, 1964, Photo-lithograph
    Zu: Max Ernst, Histoire Naturelle II, 1964
    Lithograph
    35,8 : 29 cm (14 : 11,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 16
    €660≈ $869≈ £447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €690–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  45. Max Ernst, Zu: Jean Giraudoux, Judith, 1971, Photo-lithograph
    Zu: Jean Giraudoux, Judith, 1971
    Lithograph
    32,4 : 23,5 cm (12,7 : 9,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 61
    €405≈ $538≈ £274Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  46. Max Ernst, Aux oiseaux, Collage, Frottage und Kreiden auf verschiedenen Papieren: Graues Tonpapier, mit weißer Kreide überarbeitet, darüber hellbraune Frottage auf elfenbeinfarbenem Bütten mit Wasserzeichen "I B M" sowie darauf ein schwarzer Andruck vom Zeichnungsstein der vierfarbigen Lithographie "Hibou" (1955, Spies/Leppien 64 B-E), partiell mit Fragmenten braunen Seidenpapiers überklebt, auf eine Holzplatte
    Aux oiseaux
    Lithograph
    65 x 49,8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 685
    €59,500≈ $76,249≈ £40,867Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €38,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  47. Max Ernst, Aus: Die Ballade vom Soldaten, 1972, Lithograph in colours
    Aus: Die Ballade vom Soldaten, 1972
    Lithograph
    23 : 26,2 cm (9 : 10,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 122
    €595≈ $720≈ £414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  48. Max Ernst, Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969, Photo-lithograph
    Zu: Robert Lebel, L'Oiseau caramel, 1969
    Lithograph
    34,2 : 24,1 cm (13,4 : 9,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 971
    €1,428≈ $1,728≈ £994Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  49. Max Ernst, Lewis Carroll: The Hunting of the Snark, An Agony in Eight Fits, Mit 11 Farblithographien und 10 als Negativ gedruckten Lithographien nach den gleichen Vorlagen, auf Arches- bzw. Rives-Velin. Vorzugsexemplar 19/33 mit einer beiliegenden, Blatt für Blatt signierten Separatsuite von 12 Farblithographien auf Japon nacré. Lose Doppelbogen Velin bzw. lose Blätter jeweils in Leinenumschlag, zusammen in Leinenschuber (mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren)
    Lewis Carroll: The Hunting of the Snark, An Agony in Eight Fits
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 19/33
    33,7 x 26,1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 699
    €4,760≈ $5,568≈ £3,205Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  50. Max Ernst, Deux Oiseaux, Original-Farblithographie auf Japon nacré
    Deux Oiseaux
    Lithograph
    34 x 62,5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 697
    €1,785≈ $2,088≈ £1,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Lempertz ↗

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