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Max Ernst Prints: Auction Prices

German · 1891–1976

ArtSell has recorded 491 auction results for Max Ernst prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 445 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $66 to $410,697, with a median of $1,112 across 444 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 35 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $410,697 for “Mobiles Herbarium” at Lempertz in 2024.

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  1. Max Ernst, Paroles peintes (1962), etching on paper
    Paroles peintes (1962)
    Etching · Paper
    21 cm x 16 cm
    Hagelstam · · Lot 24
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €400–View at Hagelstam ↗
  2. 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 ↗
  3. 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 ↗
  4. 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 ↗
  5. Max Ernst, POISSONS (Fish), 1967, etching and aquatint in three colors on Rives BFK paper
    POISSONS (Fish), 1967
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/99
    19.5"h, 25.75"w
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 449
    $1,408≈ £1,054≈ €1,211Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–400View at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. Max Ernst, DA BALLADE DU SOLDAT, print (other)
    DA BALLADE DU SOLDAT
    Print (other)
    38.5 x 28.5 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 15
    €252≈ $294≈ £219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Capitolium Art ↗
  9. 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 ↗
  10. 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 ↗
  11. 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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. Max Ernst, Îmbrățișarea, cromolitografie
    Îmbrățișarea
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 149
    €500≈ $599≈ £434HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  15. Max Ernst, Pasăre și coral, 1970, cromolitografie
    Pasăre și coral, 1970
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 127
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  16. Max Ernst, Mireasa vântului, cromolitografie
    Mireasa vântului
    Lithograph
    Artmark · · Lot 124
    €300≈ $359≈ £261HammerSign up free to seeEst. €250–450View at Artmark ↗
  17. 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 ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. Max Ernst, SENZA TITOLO, print (other)
    SENZA TITOLO
    Print (other)
    50.0 x 32.0 cm
    Capitolium Art · · Lot 32
    €945≈ $1,092≈ £830Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–700View at Capitolium Art ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. Max Ernst, Untitled, ‘Terre des Nébuleuses’ etching and aquatint in colours
    Untitled
    Etching · ed. 27/75
    Sworders · · Lot 341
    £750≈ $1,005≈ €862HammerSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Sworders ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. Max Ernst, La cloche rouge (Spies/Leppien 139), 1970, Etching with hand-coloring on wove paper with a watermark of a bull
    La cloche rouge (Spies/Leppien 139), 1970
    Etching · Paper · ed. 44/85
    9 5/8 x 7 1/8in (24.5 x 18.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 59
    $1,536≈ £1,135≈ €1,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1963, Farbaquatintaradierung auf RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Ohne Titel, 1963
    Etching · ed. 23/38
    23,5 x 17,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 79
    €2,508≈ $2,921≈ £2,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  25. Max Ernst, Correspondances dangereuses, 1947, Kaltnadel auf chamoisfarbenem Velin
    Correspondances dangereuses, 1947
    Etching · Paper · ed. 48/70
    30 x 22,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 94
    €3,960≈ $4,612≈ £3,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  26. 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 ↗
  27. Max Ernst, Printemps du ciel, 1963, Farbaquatintaradierung auf Velin
    Printemps du ciel, 1963
    Etching · Paper · ed. 22/51
    20 x 14cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 84
    €462≈ $538≈ £400Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  28. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1963, Farbradierung auf BFK RIVES (Wasserzeichen)
    Ohne Titel, 1963
    Etching · Paper · ed. 43/51
    24 x 17,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 85
    €1,320≈ $1,537≈ £1,143Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. Max Ernst, Zu: Joe Bousquet, Lumière infranchissable pourriture, 1964, Farbradierung auf Bütten
    Zu: Joe Bousquet, Lumière infranchissable pourriture, 1964
    Etching · Paper · ed. 18/40
    11,5 x 11,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 82
    €1,254≈ $1,461≈ £1,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  30. 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 ↗
  31. 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 ↗
  32. 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 ↗
  33. 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 ↗
  34. 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 ↗
  35. Max Ernst, Le Musée de l'Homme suivi de La pêche au soleil levant, 1965, Buch mit 2 eingebundenen Farbradierungen auf BFK Rives (Wasserzeichen) als Doppel-Frontispiz in der Vorzugsausgabe
    Le Musée de l'Homme suivi de La pêche au soleil levant, 1965
    Etching · Paper · ed. 28/99
    20,5 x 14cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 108
    €792≈ $922≈ £686Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  36. Max Ernst, Band I von Tristan Tzara: L'Antitête, 1949, Buch mit 8 eingebundenen Farbradierungen auf Auvergne
    Band I von Tristan Tzara: L'Antitête, 1949
    Etching · ed. 159/169
    14,5 x 11,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 107
    €3,960≈ $4,612≈ £3,430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  37. Max Ernst, "Stadt", Farbserigraphie auf leichtem Karton
    "Stadt"
    Screenprint · Board
    Darstellungsmaße ca. 27,5 x 36 cm
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3851
    €420≈ $490≈ £364HammerSign up free to seeView at Auktionshaus Mehlis ↗
  38. 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. ↗
  39. 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 ↗
  40. 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 ↗
  41. Max Ernst, Untitled, 1950, etching and aquatint in colors
    Untitled, 1950
    Etching
    7¾ h x 5⅜ w in (20 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 180
    $699≈ £518≈ €619Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  42. 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) ↗
  43. Max Ernst, Invitation au Voyage (Invitation to Travel), 1971, colour etching and aquatint on paper
    Invitation au Voyage (Invitation to Travel), 1971
    Etching · Paper · ed. 23/100
    image size: 28 by 21,5cm; sheet size: 49,5 by 33cm; 53 by 37 by 2cm including frame
    Strauss & Co · · Lot 156
    ZAR 10,553≈ $567≈ £424≈ €494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
  44. Max Ernst, Aus dem Tagebuch eines 1000-jährigen Astronauten: er überwacht die Vollendung eines verschnörkelten Weltraums (From the Diary of a 1,000-year-old Astronaut: He Oversees the Completion of an Ornate Space), 1970, Screenprint in colors on fiberboard with collage of red plastic and nails, mounted to a black painted wooden panel (as issued), lacking the original blue card portfolio
    Aus dem Tagebuch eines 1000-jährigen Astronauten: er überwacht die Vollendung eines verschnörkelten Weltraums (From the Diary of a 1,000-year-old Astronaut: He Oversees the Completion of an Ornate Space), 1970
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 6/125
    fiberboard 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (34.9 x 27 cm) wood panel 21 x 17 3/4 in. (53.3 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 83
    $2,413≈ £1,819≈ €2,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  45. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1971, Farbradierung und Prägedruck auf Lana (Wasserzeichen)
    Ohne Titel, 1971
    Etching · ed. 98/100
    41,5 x 31cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 20
    €990≈ $1,068≈ £828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  46. Max Ernst, Aus: Dorothea Tanning Oiseaux en péril, 1975, Farbaquatinta auf Velin
    Aus: Dorothea Tanning Oiseaux en péril, 1975
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 35/100
    30,5 x 25cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 17
    €1,980≈ $2,136≈ £1,656Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  47. 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 ↗
  48. 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 ↗
  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 42
    Result not publishedEst. €200–500View at Wannenes ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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