Albert Schmidt (1883–1970)
Albert Schmidt is a German artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,275. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Schmidt sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $4,344 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Schmidt on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Schmidt work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Schmidt work is $2,275.
The median Albert Schmidt painting sells for $3,404 across 69 lots.
The median Albert Schmidt work on paper sells for $1,023 across 15 lots.
The median Albert Schmidt print sells for $374 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Schmidt paintings typically sell for $2,303–$11,316 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Schmidt paintings typically sell for $941–$3,696 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $374‡ | $374‡ | — | 2014-11-29 |
| Paintings | 125 | $3,404†‡ | $131,667† | 55.2% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $1,023†‡ | $3,396† | 30% | 2022-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $20,219†‡ | $131,667† | — | 2022-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Schmidt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $374. Paintings (125 lots) median $3,404, record $131,667. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $131,667 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Albert Schmidt painting sells for around 9.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $20,219.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $941–$3,696†‡ | $1,642†‡ | $34,387† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $2,303–$11,316†‡ | $4,250†‡ | $131,667† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $752–$1,712†‡ | $1,111†‡ | $3,396† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $131,667† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $34,387† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,396† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,292† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $374‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Schmidt worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Schmidt work is $2,275. The median Albert Schmidt painting sells for $3,404 across 69 lots. The median Albert Schmidt work on paper sells for $1,023 across 15 lots. The median Albert Schmidt print sells for $374 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Schmidt paintings typically sell for $2,303–$11,316 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Albert Schmidt paintings typically sell for $941–$3,696 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Albert Schmidt painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Schmidt painting is $3,404. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Schmidt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Schmidt painting is $131,667. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $131,667 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Albert Schmidt work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Schmidt work on paper is $1,023. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Schmidt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Schmidt work on paper is $3,396. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,396 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Albert Schmidt painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Schmidt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Albert Schmidt painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Schmidt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Schmidt's auction record?
Albert Schmidt's auction record is $131,667, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $131,667 (buyer's premium not included).
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