Max Pollak Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Max Pollak Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 23, 2024
Print, Max Pollak
Est: $100 - $200
Max Pollak (Czech/American, 1886-1970), "San Francisco, Fog Rolling In," etching, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, edition 32/150, overall (with frame): 18"h x 27"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 07, 2024
Max Pollak (1886-1970) "Sevi Dja" Etching
Est: $25 - $250
DESCRIPTION: Etching in colors by Max Pollak (1886-1970) entitled "Sevi Dja" depicting a woman. Pencil signed at lower right. Entitled and numbered "22/100" at lower left. CIRCA: 20th century ORIGIN: - DIMENSIONS: H: 18.5" W: 14.25" CONDITION: Great condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Sep. 22, 2024
Max Pollak (1886-1970) Jimmy & Tirza, Whippets
Est: $80 - $120
Drypoint etching, hand colored, signed lower right; 5 5/8" x 6 3/4".
Peterborough Auctions
Jul. 16, 2024
MAX POLLAK ETCHING AND AQUATINT
Est: $200 - $300
MAX POLLAK (California/New York/Austria, 1886-1970) etching and aquatint, "Martha Graham," actress. Pencil signed lower right, titled, limited edition, 17.5" x 15" (image), 36" x 28.5" (frame).
O'Gallerie
Jul. 16, 2024
MAX POLLAK ETCHING
Est: $200 - $300
MAX POLLAK (California/New York/Austria, 1886-1970) etching, "Janet Reed," ballet dancer. Pencil signed lower right, titled, edition 45/100, 16.5" x 14.5" (image), 25.5" x 22" (frame).
O'Gallerie
May. 22, 2024
MAX POLLAK (NY/CA/AUSTRIA, 1886-1970)
Est: $500 - $700
MAX POLLAK (NY/CA/AUSTRIA, 1886-1970) "Palestine, Valley of Kidron", aquatint etching on paper, pencil signed, titled and numbered 21/100, unframed, loose, 15" x 17" impression on 19" x 23 3/4" sheet. Toned.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Apr. 26, 2024
Max Pollak, Vienna/California 1886-1970, Beethoven's House, Etching
Est: $50 - $25,000
Max Pollak Vienna/California, 1886-1970 Beethoven's House Etching Inscribed and remarked in margin. L.l. "Vienna, Beethoven's House / Nutdorf / 75-250" and signed l.r. "Max Pollak."
Nye & Company
Apr. 19, 2024
Print, Max Pollak
Est: $300 - $500
Max Pollak (Czech/American, 1886-1970), "San Francisco, The City," 1949, soft ground etching and aquatint in colors, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, printer's proof, image/plate: 12.75"h x 20"w, overall (with frame): 23.5"h x 29.5"w. Provenance: Estate of Meri Jaye, a renowned maritime collector and interior designer of passenger and cargo ships, Nob Hill, San Francisco
Clars Auctions
Feb. 26, 2024
Etching, Aquatint by Max Pollak, pencil signed
Est: $150 - $350
Etching, Aquatint "San Francisco, Hyde street" by Max Pollak (1886-1970), pencil signed, ed 17/150, 12.4"x11.5"
International Auction Gallery
Feb. 26, 2024
Etching, Aquatint by Max Pollak, pencil signed
Est: $150 - $350
Etching, Aquatint "San Francisco, on Telegraph Hill" by Max Pollak (1886-1970), pencil signed, ed 93/150, 13"x12"
International Auction Gallery
Feb. 20, 2024
Max Pollak Farmhouses under the snow
Est: €150 - €200
Etching and drypoint, printed in black and brown ink. Handwritten signature in pencil at the bottom right, outside the plate. In perfect condition, large and complete sheet.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Feb. 20, 2024
Max Pollak Small road and snow-covered farmhouse
Est: €150 - €200
Etching, acquaint and drypoint, printed with black and light green ink. Handwritten signature in pencil lower right, outside the plate. In very good condition, large and complete sheet.
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
Feb. 16, 2024
Max Pollak (Austrian-American, 1886-1970) Drypoint Etching on Paper with Colors, Elsa Krueger, H 16.5" W 13"
Est: $75 - $125
Depicting the portrait of Elsa Krueger dancing. Signed and titled to the lower margins in pencil. Frame measures H 25" x W 20.5". Provenance: Property from an Indian Village, Detroit, Michigan private collector.
DuMouchelles
Feb. 03, 2024
MAX POLLAK AQUATINT, GYPSY RHOUMA-JE.
Est: $300 - $400
Max Pollak color aquatint, Gypsy Rhouma-Je. Pencil signed. Sight" 17" x 13". Framed, under glass. Overall: 25.5" x 20.25".
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 30, 2023
MAX POLLAK AQUATINT, GYPSY RHOUMA-JE.
Est: $300 - $400
Max Pollak color aquatint, Gypsy Rhouma-Je. Pencil signed. Sight" 17" x 13". Framed, under glass. Overall: 25.5" x 20.25".
D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers
Aug. 26, 2023
Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley
Est: -
Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley Pirouetten drehende Tänzerin mit weitem Rock, Radierung in Rot, um 1920, unter der Darstellung in Blei rechts signiert "Max Pollak", Darstellungsmaße ca. 26,5 x 18 cm, Blattmaße ca. 38,5 x 29 cm. Künstlerinfo: auch Max Pollack, dt.-tschechischer Maler und Graphiker (1886 Prag-Vinohrady bis 1970 Sausalito bei San Francisco/USA), Studium an der Akademie Wien bei William Unger und Ferdinand Schmutzer, erhielt zahlreiche Stipendien, unter anderem 1910 das Wildschgo-Rom-Stipendium der Wiener Akademie, 1911 das Blumenfeld-Stipendium und 1912 den Rothschild-Preis, beschickte ab 1910 die Ausstellungen der Wiener Secession, unternahm Studienreisen nach Holland, Belgien, Bosnien, Italien, Schweden, Dänemark und Deutschland, im 1. Weltkrieg zum Kriegsmaler Österreichs ernannt, 1924–27 Parisaufenthalt, 1928–30 in den USA, anschließend in Wien tätig, später Übersiedlung nach Sausalito bei San Francisco in den USA, Mitglied im Verein Deutscher Künstler in Böhmen, Mitglied der Chicagoer Radierergesellschaft und der Kalifornischen Radiergesellschaft, bekannt für seine Portraitfolgen von Schauspielerinnen, Tänzerinnen, Herrenbildnissen sowie seinen Landschaften und Veduten, vertreten in Museen in London, New York, Chicago, Prag und Wien, Quelle: Thieme-Becker, Vollmer, Dressler und Internet. Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley Pirouetting dancer with wide skirt, etching in red, c. 1920, signed in lead on the right under the image "Max Pollak", image dimensions c. 26.5 x 18 cm, sheet dimensions c. 38.5 x 29 cm. Artist info: also Max Pollack, German-Czech painter andCzech painter and graphic artist (1886 Prague-Vinohrady until 1970 Sausalito near San Francisco/USA), studied at the Vienna Academy under William Unger and Ferdinand Schmutzer, received numerous scholarships, among others the Wildschgo-Rome scholarship of the Vienna Academy in 1910, the Blumenfeld scholarship in 1911 and the Rothschild Prize in 1912, participated in the exhibitions of the Vienna Secession from 1910 on, went on study trips to Holland, Belgium, Bosnia, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Germany. During World War I he was appointed Austrian war painter, 1924-27 he lived in Paris, 1928-30 he lived in the USA, later he moved to Sausalito near San Francisco in the USA, he was a member of the Association of German Artists in Bohemia, a member of the Chicago Etching Society and the California Etching Society, he was known for his portrait series of actresses, dancers, men's portraits as well as his landscapes and vedute, he was represented in museums in London, New York, Chicago, Prague and Vienna, source: Thieme-Becker, Vollmer, Dressler and Internet.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Aug. 19, 2023
Signed Pollak Bird Cage Seller Market Aquatint
Est: -
Max Pollak Bird Cage Seller Market Aquatint Pencil Signed Max Pollak (1886-1970) 36/250 Aquatint which depicts a sidewalk merchant selling his birdcages to prospective buyers. Sight dimensions are 11.5x14” overall 21.125x25.125.”
Terri Peters & Associates
Aug. 19, 2023
WWI Era Signed Max Pollak Jewish Refugees Etching
Est: -
WWI Era Max Pollak Pencil Signed Jewish Refugees Framed Etching. Max Pollak(1886-1970) Original Etching Of Jewish Refugees, perhaps Orthodox Jews. Sight measurements are 7.5x8.5” overall 12x15.”
Terri Peters & Associates
Aug. 19, 2023
1918 Signed Max Pollak Jewish Refugees Etching WWI
Est: -
1918 Max Pollak Jewish Refugees Nude Man Etching WWI Era Hand Signed. World War 1 Etching which depicts Jewish refugees including a nude man in queue by Max Pollak (1886-1970). Signed and dated in pencil “Max Pollak 1918,” Overall measurements are 9.75x10.385.”
Terri Peters & Associates
Jun. 24, 2023
Pollak, Max: Bildnis einer Schauspielerin
Est: €300 - €400
Max Pollak 1886 Prag - 1970 Sausalito/San Francisco Portrait of Isa Marsen Etching on paper; H 367 mm, W 154 mm; signed lower right ''Max Pollak''; hardly legible inscribed lower left ''Actress...''
Peter Karbstein - Kunst und Auktionshaus
Jun. 13, 2023
Max Pollak (1886-c. 1970) Vienna, Emergency Pier Over the Danube Canal, 1917 Dry
Est: $600 - $800
Max Pollak (1886-c. 1970) Vienna, Emergency Pier Over the Danube Canal, 1917 Drypoint, etching and aquatint on wove paper 25 x 31 inches (63.5 x 78.7 cm) (sight) Signed in pencil at lower right Non-Accessioned Property of the Dallas Art Museum Presumed edition less than ten. (Annex Galleries) This work became property of the Dallas Museum of Art without restriction, in accordance with the Texas Property Code, Title 6A, Chapter 80, and was never included in the Dallas Museum of Art's permanent collection. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 25, 2023
Pollak, Max (1886 Prag - Sausalito/USA 1970)
Est: €80 - €96
Landschaft mit Figuren im Schnee. Farbradierung, re. u. mit Bleistift sign. 26,5x 41 cm. PP., R.
Dannenberg
Feb. 11, 2023
Prints, Max Pollak
Est: $50 - $100
(lot of 2) Max Pollak (American, 1886-1970), "Yemenite Jew," etching, pencil signed lower right, editions 38/100 and 20/100, overall (with frame): 14.25"h x 12.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 16, 2023
Prints, Max Pollak
Est: $100 - $200
(lot of 2) Max Pollak (American, 1886-1970), "Yemenite Jew," etching, pencil signed lower right, editions 38/100 and 20/100, overall (with frame): 14.25"h x 12.25"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 17, 2022
Prints, Max Pollak
Est: $200 - $400
(lot of 2) Max Pollak (American, 1886-1970), "Yemenite Jew," etching, pencil signed lower right, editions 38/100 and 20/100, overall (with frame): 14.25"h x 12.25"w
Clars Auctions
Sep. 24, 2022
Pollak, Max (1886 Prag - Sausalito/USA 1970)
Est: €100 - €120
Landschaft mit Figuren im Schnee. Farbradierung, re. u. mit Bleistift sign. 26,5x 41 cm. PP., R.
Dannenberg
Aug. 27, 2022
Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley
Est: -
Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley ausdrucksstark tanzende Frau mit erhobenem Arm, Radierung in Rot mit dezentem Plattenton, um 1920–30, unter der Darstellung in Blei signiert "Max Pollak", etwas fleckig, Darstellungsmaße ca. 26,5 x 18 cm, Blattmaße ca. 39 x 29 cm. Künstlerinfo: auch Max Pollack, dt.-tschechischer Maler und Graphiker (1886 Prag-Vinohrady bis 1970 Sausalito bei San Francisco/USA), Studium an der Akademie Wien bei William Unger und Ferdinand Schmutzer, erhielt zahlreiche Stipendien, unter anderem 1910 das Wildschgo-Rom-Stipendium der Wiener Akademie, 1911 das Blumenfeld-Stipendium und 1912 den Rothschild-Preis, beschickte ab 1910 die Ausstellungen der Wiener Secession, unternahm Studienreisen nach Holland, Belgien, Bosnien, Italien, Schweden, Dänemark und Deutschland, im 1. Weltkrieg zum Kriegsmaler Österreichs ernannt, 1924–27 Paris-Aufenthalt, 1928–30 in den USA, anschließend in Wien tätig, später Übersiedlung nach Sausalito bei San Francisco in den USA, Mitglied im Verein Deutscher Künstler in Böhmen, Mitglied der Chicagoer Radierergesellschaft und der Kalifornischen Radiergesellschaft, bekannt für seine Portraitfolgen von Schauspielerinnen, Tänzerinnen, Herrenbildnissen sowie seinen Landschaften und Veduten, vertreten in Museen in London, New York, Chicago, Prag und Wien, Quelle: Thieme-Becker, Vollmer, Dressler und Internet.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Apr. 28, 2022
MAX POLLAK, AUSTRIAN/AMERICAN (1886-1970) NYC
Est: $50 - $1,000
Color etching and aquatint. Pencil signed. Titled "New York: Battery." Numbered 72/150. Printed c. 1927. Dimensions: (Frame) H 22.5" x W 26", (Sight) H 13.5" x W 17.5" Condition: Light age toning to the paper. Rubbing to the frame.
Westport Auction
Mar. 26, 2022
Max Pollak "Marietta de Grisogoma" (Tänzerin). 1st half 20th cent.
Est: €150 - €180
Max Pollak 1886 Prag – 1970 Wien Radierung und Aquatinta mit leichtem Plattenton. Signiert in Blei "Max Pollak" u.re. und betitelt u.li. Im Passepartout. Verso u.li. ein gestempeltes Wappen.
Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden OHG
Feb. 10, 2022
Max Pollak (1886-1970): Paris, Notre Dame
Est: $100 - $200
Etching and aquatint in colors on wove paper, signed and titled in pencil, numbered 68/150; together with After Max Pollak: Sigmund Freud, reproduction on paper mounted on board. 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (plate), 19 1/2 x 16 in. (frame), 15 x 13 1/2 in. (sheet), 17 x 16 1/2 in. (frame).
STAIR
Feb. 10, 2022
Max Pollak (1886-1970): Sans, Souci; and Die historiche Windmuhle
Est: $200 - $400
Two etchings in colors on wove paper, both signed in pencil and numbered IX/50. Both 15 x 9 1/2 in. (sight), 15 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (frame). Note: Sanssouci is an historical building in Potsdam, Germany, near Berlin. It was built by Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, as his summer palace.
STAIR
Jan. 15, 2022
Print, Max Pollak
Est: $200 - $400
Max Pollak (Czech, 1886-1970), Head of a Young Boy, circa 1910, etching, pencil signed lower right, sight: 11.25"h x 8.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 15, 2021
MAX POLLAK, AUSTRIAN/AMERICAN (1886-1970) NYC
Est: $50 - $1,000
Color etching and aquatint. Pencil signed. Titled "New York: Battery." Numbered 72/150. Printed c. 1927. Dimensions: (Frame) H 22.5" x W 26", (Sight) H 13.5" x W 17.5" Condition: Light age toning to the paper. Rubbing to the frame.
Westport Auction
Nov. 21, 2021
(2pc) MAX POLLAK (Austrian/Czech, 1886-1970)
Est: $150 - $300
Etching Including "San Francisco, The Golden Gate" bridge, ed. 39/100 lower center and "Tatjana Barbakoff" portrait of a dancer, ed. 17/150 (sight 17-1/8 x 14-3/4 in.); each titled lower left and pencil signed lower right overall: 28 x 21-5/8 in. (largest frame)
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 21, 2021
MAX POLLAK (Austrian/Czech, 1886-1970)
Est: $150 - $300
Half portrait of a woman Mixed media on paper Pencil signed and dated 1936 lower right, with "FRANCE" watermark visible upper right h. 24 w. 17-3/4 in. (sight) overall: 27-1/4 x 21 in. (frame) IN SITU ITEM: This lot is not scheduled for display in our saleroom, if you wish to preview this item in-person please call ahead and we will facilitate making it available to view.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 20, 2021
Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley
Est: -
Max Pollak, Die Tänzerin Maria Ley Pirouetten drehende Tänzerin mit weiten Rock, Radierung in Rot, um 1920, unter der Darstellung in Blei signiert "Max Pollak", Darstellungsmaße ca. 26,5 x 18 cm, Blattmaße ca. 38,5 x 29 cm. Künstlerinfo: auch Max Pollack, dt.-tschechischer Maler und Graphiker (1886 Prag-Vinohrady bis 1970 Sausalito bei San Francisco/USA), Studium an der Akademie Wien bei William Unger und Ferdinand Schmutzer, erhielt zahlreiche Stipendien, unter anderem 1910 das Wildschgo-Rom-Stipendium der Wiener Akademie, 1911 das Blumenfeld-Stipendium und 1912 den Rothschild-Preis, beschickte ab 1910 die Ausstellungen der Wiener Secession, unternahm Studienreisen nach Holland, Belgien, Bosnien, Italien, Schweden, Dänemark und Deutschland, im 1. Weltkrieg zum Kriegsmaler Österreichs ernannt, 1924–27 Parisaufenthalt, 1928–30 in den USA, anschließend in Wien tätig, später Übersiedlung nach Sausalito bei San Francisco in den USA, Mitglied im Verein Deutscher Künstler in Böhmen, Mitglied der Chicagoer Radierergesellschaft und der Kalifornischen Radiergesellschaft, bekannt für seine Portraitfolgen von Schauspielerinnen, Tänzerinnen, Herrenbildnissen sowie seinen Landschaften und Veduten, vertreten in Museen in London, New York, Chicago, Prag und Wien, Quelle: Thieme-Becker, Vollmer, Dressler und Internet.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Aug. 27, 2021
MAX POLLAK (NY/CA/AUSTRIA, 1886-1970)
Est: $500 - $700
"Palestine, Valley of Kidron", aquatint etching on paper, pencil signed, titled and numbered 21/100, unframed, loose, 15" x 17" impression on 19" x 23 3/4" sheet. Toned.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 21, 2021
Max Pollak (1886-1970) Etching
Est: $80 - $120
A signed and numbered 3/100 etching, well framed. Total dimensions 21" x 19".
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 18, 2021
MAX POLLAK (CZECH, 1886-1970)
Est: $100 - $300
MAX POLLAK (CZECH, 1886-1970) Dutch Study Drypoint etching circa 1920. Hand-signed lower right and titled lower left. Realist facial study shaded in crosshatch technique. Matted behind glass, wooden and silvered frame. Sight: 12.75" height, 10.25" width; frame: 21" height, 19.25" width
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 21, 2021
MAX POLLAK (Austrian/Czech, 1886-1970)
Est: $200 - $300
Rouen, Rue Pommes d'Or colored etching h. 13 w. 15-1/4 in. (sight) overall: 26-1/4 x 24 in. (framed) Showing "Chambres & Alouer"; titled lower left and ed. 101/250, signed in pencil lower right
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 16, 2021
Max Pollak (American 1886 - 1970) San Francisco, etching in colors, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image size 9-1/2 x 17-1/2 inches, overall framed 18-1/2 x 25 inches
Est: $200 - $400
Max Pollak (American 1886 - 1970) San Francisco, etching in colors, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, image size 9-1/2 x 17-1/2 inches, overall framed 18-1/2 x 25 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jan. 17, 2021
Print, Max Pollak
Est: $400 - $600
Max Pollak (Czech, 1886-1970), Head of a Young Boy, circa 1910, etching, pencil signed lower right, sight: 11.25"h x 8.5"w, overall (with frame): 20.5"h x 18"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 17, 2021
Max Pollak, Portrait of Claire Bauroff, Etching
Est: $250 - $350
Max Pollak, nude portrait of Claire Bauroff (German choreographer and actress), etching, signed in pencil, 25" x 17", framed 33" x 25". Provenance: Dorchester, Massachusetts estate.
Kaminski Auctions
Dec. 07, 2020
MAX POLLAK (1886-1970)
Est: £150 - £250
MAX POLLAK (1886-1970) San Francisco, Landmarks Limited edition etching 75/150 circa 1934 Signed indistinctly lower right 50 x 27 cm
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 24, 2020
POLLAK,Max(1886 Prag -1970 Sausalito )
Est: -
POLLAK, Max(1886 Prag -1970 Sausalito ) "Laudie aus Holland" Radierung. Bleistiftsignatur. Platte: 30 x 25 cm, Blatt: 50 x 41 cm. Am Rand etwas geknickt.
Auktionshaus Wendl
Feb. 22, 2020
Print, Max Pollak
Est: $100 - $200
Max Pollak (Austrian/Czech, 1886-1970), "Die Tanzerin Kitty Sterling," circa 1920, etching with drypoint, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, overall (sheet/unframed): 13.5"h x 14.25"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 18, 2020
Print, Max Pollak
Est: $50 - $100
Max Pollak (American/Austrian, 1886-1970), "Franziskanerplatz in Vienna," engraving with aquatint, signed lower right, titled lower left, overall (with frame): 36"h x 31.25"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 30, 2019
MAX POLLAK TAXCO MARKET COLORED ETCHING
Est: $150 - $250
(Austrian/California 1886-1970) Pencil signed & numbered in margin '10/75 Max Pollak Taxco Market' SIZE: 10 x 10" overall 19 x 18" Housed & matted under glass in plain slender wood frame. CONDITION: Etching appears excellent, not examined out of frame.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction