Maxime Old Auction Prices and Value Guide

Maxime Old auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 205 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Maxime Old auction prices: quick answer

Maxime Old auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Maxime Old
Source records
205
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Maxime Old

Maxime Old (1910–1991) was a French interior architect, decorator, and furniture designer recognized for bridging the refined aesthetics of 1930s French decorative art with the emerging vocabulary of modern design. Active across several decades of the twentieth century, Old developed a distinctive approach that combined Bauhaus rationalism with the exacting craftsmanship associated with designers like Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. His work earned institutional acknowledgment, including commentary from Yves Badetz, chief curator of decorative arts at the Musée d'Orsay, who described Old's refined lines as anticipating contemporary design sensibilities. Old's practice spanned residential interiors, bespoke furniture, and decorative commissions, placing him among the notable French designer-craftsmen whose output appears in both museum collections and the decorative-arts market.

Art Deco to Modern Design transitionBauhaus influenceFurnitureInterior architectureDecorative arts

Common works and media

Maxime Old's output most commonly encountered in appraisal and auction contexts includes bespoke furniture pieces such as chairs, tables, cabinets, and desks, often featuring refined woodwork and modernist lines. His practice also encompassed complete interior architecture commissions for residential and commercial spaces. Decorative objects and design drawings related to his studio may also appear. Materials typically associated with his work include fine woods, metal accents, and upholstered elements consistent with mid-twentieth-century French design.

Market and appraisal context

Maxime Old's furniture and interior design work appears at auction primarily within twentieth-century decorative art and modern design categories. Collectors and appraisers evaluating Old pieces should consider documented provenance, the presence of studio stamps or labels, the specific materials and construction techniques used, and whether a work is a unique commission or part of a production series. The artist's recognized role in the transition from Art Deco to modern design may contribute to collector interest. Without a published catalogue raisonné, attribution depends on provenance research and stylistic comparison. Consulting realized prices from major auction houses is recommended for current market calibration.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Attribution to Maxime Old should be supported by documented provenance, studio stamps, or labels
  2. Works associated with his role as a forerunner of modern French design may carry premium interest
  3. Condition, materials, and whether the piece is a unique commission or production design affect value

Appraisal caveats

  • No catalogue raisonné or dedicated estate reference was found in the source pack; attribution relies on stylistic analysis and provenance documentation.
  • Market data specific to Maxime Old was not available in the collected sources; comparable auction results should be consulted independently.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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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.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Maxime Old worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Maxime Old artwork?

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