Ben Schmidt (1884–1968)
Ben Schmidt is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $412. 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 Ben Schmidt sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Schmidt on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Schmidt work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Schmidt work is $412.
The median Ben Schmidt sculpture sells for $450 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $450† | $450† | — | 2025-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $450† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Schmidt worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Schmidt work is $412. The median Ben Schmidt sculpture sells for $450 across 1 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 Ben Schmidt's auction record?
Ben Schmidt's auction record is $650, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included).
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