Max Ernst Prints: Auction Prices

German · 1891–1976

ArtSell has recorded 496 auction results for Max Ernst prints between 2001 and 2026, of which 450 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $66 to $410,697, with a median of $1,126 across 449 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, Aus: Max Ernst, Histoire Naturelle, 1972, Farblithografie auf Arches Velin (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Max Ernst, Histoire Naturelle, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 68/111
    43 x 28,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 108
    €1,452≈ $1,556≈ £1,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Max Ernst, Aus: Max Ernst ne pleint plus!..., 1972, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Aus: Max Ernst ne pleint plus!..., 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 17/80
    26,5 x 22cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 107
    €660≈ $707≈ £562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  3. Max Ernst, Aus: Brusberg Dokument 3, Max Ernst: Jenseits der Malerei - Das grafische Ouvre, 1972, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Brusberg Dokument 3, Max Ernst: Jenseits der Malerei - Das grafische Ouvre, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/111
    24 x 14,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 106
    €370≈ $396≈ £315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Max Ernst, Masques, 1950, Farblithografie auf Velin
    Masques, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 51/200
    33 x 50cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 11
    €2,112≈ $2,263≈ £1,798Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  5. Max Ernst, Aus: Brusberg Dokument 3, Max Ernst: Jenseits der Malerei - Das grafische Ouvre, 1972, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Brusberg Dokument 3, Max Ernst: Jenseits der Malerei - Das grafische Ouvre, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 10/111
    24 x 14cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 105
    €924≈ $990≈ £787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  6. Max Ernst, Aus: Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes,<br /> La ballade du soldat, 1972, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes,<br /> La ballade du soldat, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 46/79
    32 x 17,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 104
    €858≈ $919≈ £730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €200–View at Van Ham ↗
  7. Max Ernst, Aus: Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes,<br /> La ballade du soldat, 1972, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Aus: Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes,<br /> La ballade du soldat, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 46/79
    27,5 x 18,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 103
    €858≈ $919≈ £730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Max Ernst, Aus: Jean Giraudoux, Judith, 1971, Fotolithografie auf Velin
    Aus: Jean Giraudoux, Judith, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 57/99
    32,5 x 23,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 137
    €1,584≈ $1,697≈ £1,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–View at Van Ham ↗
  9. Max Ernst, Affiche pour l'Orangerie, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Affiche pour l'Orangerie, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 38/99
    37,5 x 45,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 102
    €660≈ $707≈ £562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  10. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1971, Farbradierung auf LANA (Wasserzeichen)
    Ohne Titel, 1971
    Etching · ed. essai
    41 x 30,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 101
    €1,056≈ $1,131≈ £899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  11. Max Ernst, Zodiaque, 1971, Farbradierung und Prägedruck auf Lana (Wasserzeichen: Widderkopf)
    Zodiaque, 1971
    Etching · ed. 86/100
    31 x 22,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 100
    €660≈ $707≈ £562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  12. Max Ernst, Tout en un plus deux, 1971, Radierung auf China
    Tout en un plus deux, 1971
    Etching · ed. 60/100
    37 x 26,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 99
    €792≈ $848≈ £674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  13. Max Ernst, Tout en un plus un, 1971, Radierung auf China
    Tout en un plus un, 1971
    Etching · ed. 34/100
    37 x 26,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 98
    €1,056≈ $1,131≈ £899Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Van Ham ↗
  14. Max Ernst, Oiseau, 1971, Farbaquatintaradierung auf Lana 1590 (Wasserzeichen)
    Oiseau, 1971
    Aquatint · ed. 50/100
    28,5 x 19,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 97
    €1,848≈ $1,980≈ £1,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  15. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1950, Farbaquatintaradierung auf Velin
    Ohne Titel, 1950
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 29/100
    20 x 13,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 8
    €792≈ $848≈ £674Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  16. Max Ernst, Invitation au voyage, 1971, Farbradierung auf Lana (Wasserzeichen: Widderkopf)
    Invitation au voyage, 1971
    Etching · ed. 33/100
    28 x 21,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 95
    €462≈ $495≈ £393Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
  17. Max Ernst, Les noces interrompues, 1971, Farbradierung und Prägedruck auf Lana (Wasserzeichen: Widderkopf)
    Les noces interrompues, 1971
    Etching · ed. E.A
    35 x 24cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 96
    €1,254≈ $1,343≈ £1,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  18. Max Ernst, Ethernité, 1971, Farbaquatintaradierung und Prägedruck auf Velin
    Ethernité, 1971
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 85/100
    30 x 18,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 93
    €1,320≈ $1,414≈ £1,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €700–View at Van Ham ↗
  19. Max Ernst, Pour Lewis Carroll, 1971, Farblithografie auf Buchseite
    Pour Lewis Carroll, 1971
    Lithograph · ed. 38/50
    23 x 18cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 92
    €1,254≈ $1,343≈ £1,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  20. Max Ernst, Après moi le XXe siècle, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan
    Après moi le XXe siècle, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 67/80
    29 x 25cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 90
    €528≈ $566≈ £450Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  21. Max Ernst, Aus: Max Ernst,<br /> Surprises du hasard et Écritures, 1971, Farblithografie auf Japan (auf die Hälfte gefaltet)
    Aus: Max Ernst,<br /> Surprises du hasard et Écritures, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 25/90
    19 x 13cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 89
    €594≈ $636≈ £506Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  22. Max Ernst, Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971, Farblithografie auf Arches FRANCE (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Alfred Jarry, Décervelages, 1971
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. K/P
    38,5 x 56cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 85
    €396≈ $424≈ £337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  23. Max Ernst, Rythmes, 1950, Farblithografie auf Arches Velin (Wasserzeichen)
    Rythmes, 1950
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 103/200
    42,5 x 27cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 10
    €1,584≈ $1,697≈ £1,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Max Ernst, Deux Oiseaux (Dos pájaros), 1970, Litografía sobre papel Arches sin número de tiraje
    Deux Oiseaux (Dos pájaros), 1970
    Lithograph · Paper
    33.5 x 61 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 225
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. MX$6,000–10,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  25. 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 35
    Result not publishedEst. €400–600View at Wannenes ↗
  26. 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 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at Agra-Art ↗
  27. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1970, Farbradierung auf Velin
    Ohne Titel, 1970
    Etching · Paper · ed. 96/100
    25 x 20,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 40
    €660≈ $755≈ £556Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  28. Max Ernst, Ohne Titel, 1950, Farbradierung und Aquatinta auf Velin
    Ohne Titel, 1950
    Aquatint · Paper · ed. 69/100
    12,5 x 17,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 42
    €2,904≈ $3,321≈ £2,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  29. Max Ernst, Le soleil. La ville entière, 1968, Farblithografie auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Le soleil. La ville entière, 1968
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 76/100
    30,5 x 24cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 39
    €2,244≈ $2,566≈ £1,891Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  30. Max Ernst, Stadt, 1970, Farbserigrafie auf leichtem Karton
    Stadt, 1970
    Screenprint · Board · ed. 92/96
    27,5 x 36cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 44
    €3,960≈ $4,528≈ £3,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Van Ham ↗
  31. 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. 15/25
    22 x 15,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 46
    €1,452≈ $1,660≈ £1,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €800–View at Van Ham ↗
  32. Max Ernst, Aus: Maximiliana ou L'Exercise illégal de l'Astronomie, 1964, Farbradierung auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Aus: Maximiliana ou L'Exercise illégal de l'Astronomie, 1964
    Etching · Paper · ed. essai
    32 x 17cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 43
    €1,320≈ $1,509≈ £1,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  33. Max Ernst, Rote Blume I, 1960, Fotolithografie auf chamoisfarbenem Velin
    Rote Blume I, 1960
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. HC 6/20
    24 x 19cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 45
    €990≈ $1,132≈ £834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–View at Van Ham ↗
  34. Max Ernst, Les requins ou Trois requins en quête d'une victime, 1967, Farbradierung auf Arches (Wasserzeichen)
    Les requins ou Trois requins en quête d'une victime, 1967
    Etching · Paper · ed. 16/99
    44 x 34cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 41
    €1,320≈ $1,509≈ £1,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  35. Max Ernst, Deux Oiseaux, 1970 (Dos pájaros, 1970), Litografía sobre papel Arches sin número de tiraje
    Deux Oiseaux, 1970 (Dos pájaros, 1970)
    Lithograph · Paper
    33.5 x 61 cm medidas totales
    Morton Subastas · · Lot 119
    Result not publishedEst. MX$6,000–10,000View at Morton Subastas ↗
  36. 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 ↗
  37. Max Ernst, Annae Alsatiae, 1929-1930, print on paper
    Annae Alsatiae, 1929-1930
    Print (other) · Paper
    image 9.5 x 7.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.) sheet 9.7 x 7.7 cm (3 7/8 x 3 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    £630≈ $839≈ €741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Phillips ↗
  38. Max Ernst, La Brebis galante, Les Éditions Premières (The Galant Sheep, The First Edition), 1949, 3 three etching and aquatints and 22 reproductions with pochoir, on Arches paper with text in French by Benjamin Péret and justification, bound in a book (as issued)
    La Brebis galante, Les Éditions Premières (The Galant Sheep, The First Edition), 1949
    Etching · Paper · ed. 176/300
    book 24.2 x 19.5 x 2 cm (9 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    £2,394≈ $3,187≈ €2,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Phillips ↗
  39. Max Ernst, PS, 1975, screenprint on paper
    PS, 1975
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 1/7
    47.3 x 37 cm (18 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    £1,386≈ $1,845≈ €1,631Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Phillips ↗
  40. 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 ↗
  41. Max Ernst, Die Hochzeit von Himmel und Erde, 1970, screenprint on Schoeller-Karton paper
    Die Hochzeit von Himmel und Erde, 1970
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 7/25
    image 40.2 x 30.6 cm (15 7/8 x 12 in.) sheet 59.4 x 49.7 cm (23 3/8 x 19 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 51
    £3,780≈ $5,032≈ €4,447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Phillips ↗
  42. Max Ernst, Zu: Jacques Prévert, Les chiens ont soif, 1964, 2 etchings on BFH Rives paper, 26 lithographs on BFK Rives paper, in a softcover card portfolio in a hardcover portfolio
    Zu: Jacques Prévert, Les chiens ont soif, 1964
    Etching · Paper · ed. HC
    etching image 33.3 x 22 cm (13 1/8 x 8 5/8 in.) etching sheet 43.2 x 31.2 cm (17 x 12 1/4 in.) each lithograph image 43.6 x 31.1 cm (17 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.) each lithograph sheet 43.6 x 61.2 cm (17 1/8 x 24 1/8 in.) hardcover portfolio closed 46 x 33.3 x 3.3 cm (18 1/8 x 13 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.) softcover portfolio closed 43.7 x 31.6 cm (17 1/4 x 12 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  43. Max Ernst, Zu: L'Art de voir de Guillaume Tempel, 1964, etching and aquatint on Japan paper folded with etching on brochure and paper envelope (as issued)
    Zu: L'Art de voir de Guillaume Tempel, 1964
    Etching · Paper · ed. 61/70
    aquatint and etching image 19.7 x 4.7 cm (7 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.) aquatint and etching full sheet 30.9 x 22 cm (12 1/8 x 8 5/8 in.) brochure 31.5 x 12.4 cm (12 3/8 x 4 7/8 in.) envelope 34.5 x 14.5 cm (13 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    £945≈ $1,258≈ €1,112Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. 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 ↗
  46. 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 ↗
  47. Max Ernst, Aus dem Tagebuch eines 1000-jährigen Astronauten: er überwacht die Vollendung eines verschörkelten Weltraums, 1969, screenprint with plastic template and nails on panel on painted panel
    Aus dem Tagebuch eines 1000-jährigen Astronauten: er überwacht die Vollendung eines verschörkelten Weltraums, 1969
    Screenprint · Panel · ed. 27/125
    screenprint 34.9 x 27.9 cm (13 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.) painted panel 53.2 x 44.8 cm (20 7/8 x 17 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £882≈ $1,174≈ €1,038Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Max Ernst, Zu: Lewis Carroll, The Hunting of the Snark. An Agony in Eight Fits (Die Jagd nach dem Schnark Agonie in acht Krämpfen), 1968, printed book with 22 lithographic illustrations in hardcover portfolio and case
    Zu: Lewis Carroll, The Hunting of the Snark. An Agony in Eight Fits (Die Jagd nach dem Schnark Agonie in acht Krämpfen), 1968
    Print (other) · ed. 111/130
    hardcover portfolio 33.9 x 26.3 x 3.1 cm (13 3/8 x 10 3/8 x 1 1/4 in.) smallest lithograph 6.5 x 6 cm (2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.) largest lithograph 28.6 x 22.2 cm (11 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    £504≈ $671≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Phillips ↗
  49. 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 ↗
  50. 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 ↗

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