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# Allan Schmidt (1923–1989)

Allan Schmidt is a Danish artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $334. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Allan Schmidt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $530; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Allan Schmidt work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Schmidt work is $334.

The median Allan Schmidt painting sells for $364 across 42 lots.

The median Allan Schmidt work on paper sells for $174 across 8 lots.

The median Allan Schmidt print sells for $221 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Allan Schmidt paintings typically sell for $201–$535 (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 | 10 | $221†‡ | $1,361† | 60% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 48 | $364†‡ | $3,633† | 87.5% | 2026-07-22 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $174† | $379† | 66.7% | 2013-01-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,424† | $4,432† | 66.7% | 2008-01-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,217† | $4,432† | — | 2005-01-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Allan Schmidt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $221 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $364, record $3,633. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,633 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $3,217.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $246–$437† | $330† | $491 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $201–$535†‡ | $364†‡ | $2,800† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $273–$1,180†‡ | $549†‡ | $1,391 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $84–$250† | $157† | $476 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $4,432† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,633† |
| Paintings | 1994 | $2,800† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $1,361† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $476 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $416† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $342† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Allan Schmidt worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Allan Schmidt work is $334. The median Allan Schmidt painting sells for $364 across 42 lots. The median Allan Schmidt work on paper sells for $174 across 8 lots. The median Allan Schmidt print sells for $221 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Allan Schmidt paintings typically sell for $201–$535 (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 Allan Schmidt painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Allan Schmidt painting is $364. 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 Allan Schmidt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Allan Schmidt painting is $3,633. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,633 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Allan Schmidt work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Allan Schmidt work on paper is $174. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Allan Schmidt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Allan Schmidt work on paper is $379. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $379 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Allan Schmidt painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Allan Schmidt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $364, 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 Allan Schmidt's auction record?

Allan Schmidt's auction record is $4,432, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,432 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Allan Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/allan-schmidt (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.