Max Ingrand Auction Prices and Value Guide
Max Ingrand auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 2,492 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Max Ingrand auction prices: quick answer
Max Ingrand auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Max Ingrand
- Source records
- 2,492
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Max Ingrand
Max Ingrand, born Maurice Max-Ingrand on December 20, 1908, was a French glass artist, decorator, and designer best known for his stained glass windows and studio glass work. Active throughout the mid-twentieth century, Ingrand established himself as a leading figure in French decorative glass, creating stained glass installations for both ecclesiastical and secular architectural commissions. His practice encompassed glass painting, decorative design, and the broader field of studio glass, contributing to the mid-century movement in French decorative arts. Ingrand's work is documented in major library authority files and cultural heritage databases across Europe and North America, reflecting his recognized standing in twentieth-century glass art. He died on August 25, 1969. Today, collectors and institutions encounter his work through surviving stained glass installations, decorative glass panels, lighting designs, and related glass objects.
Mid-twentieth century French decorative artsStained glassStudio glassGlass paintingEcclesiastical stained glass windowsArchitectural glass installationsDecorative glass objects and lighting
Common works and media
Common works by Max Ingrand encountered in auction and appraisal contexts include stained glass windows and panels for architectural settings, freestanding decorative glass panels, glass lighting fixtures such as table lamps and chandeliers, etched or engraved glass objects, and decorative glass vessels. His stained glass commissions range from large ecclesiastical windows to smaller secular decorative panels. Collectors may also find production glass designs, including lighting and mirror frames, that reflect his practice as a glass and interior designer.
Market and appraisal context
Max Ingrand's auction market is deep and actively traded, with 1,661 total lots recorded and 1,068 priced results spanning from June 2008 to April 2026. The price distribution ranges from €4 to €128,500 with a median of approximately €5,180, indicating a healthy middle market with occasional high-value results for special-order or monumental pieces. Liquidity remains strong: 162 lots appeared in the most recent 12-month period (down modestly from 199 the prior year). The market is concentrated among European decorative-arts houses — Piasa, Artcurial, Tajan, and Aguttes handle the highest volume — but Ingrand also appears regularly at major international houses including Christie's, Bonhams, and Phillips, which signals broad collector and institutional recognition. The dominant categories are Fontana Arte lighting (ceiling lamps, table lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces), mirrors, and glass vessels. Signed or model-numbered Fontana Arte lighting — especially special-order or large-scale commissions — commands the strongest prices, with a lit mirror (Model 1657) realizing €37,000 at Piasa in January 2025 and a ceiling lamp (Model 1462A) reaching $17,000 at Wright in October 2025. Standard production lighting and small decorative objects typically trade in the €300–€5,000 range.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- 20th Century Decorative Art
- Lighting & Chandeliers
- Glass & Studio Glass
- Mirrors
- Stained Glass
Value drivers
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Appraisal caveats
- Attribution should be confirmed through documented patterns, signatures, or studio provenance, as Ingrand's work was associated with larger studios and production contexts.
- Realized prices vary significantly depending on medium, size, condition, and whether the work is an architectural installation or a portable decorative object.
- The source pack does not include specific auction records or price data; market observations here are general and based on the artist's known media and practice.
- Price data spans multiple currencies (primarily EUR and USD); cross-currency comparisons should account for exchange rates at time of sale.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- RKD library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
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