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# CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER (1903–1995)

## What is CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $537 including buyer’s premium (middle half $537–$685, n=5). The auction record is $17,009 for CROOKED LAKE, HALIBURTON (2007, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CROOKED LAKE, HALIBURTON | Oil on board signed 12.0" x 14.0" (30.0 cm x 35.0 cm) | $17,009 | Waddingtons | May 2007 |
| 2 | BURNED OUT, 1939 | WATERCOLOUR | $1,881 | Waddingtons | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | THE BIG MILL, NEAR ROSEVILLE, WATERLOO COUNTY, 1970 | Watercolour signed and dated “4.VII.70” 13 ins x 18 ins | $1,391 | Waddingtons | Sep 2010 |
| 4 | FIELDS AND WOODLOT ON THE HURON ROAD, WATERLOO COUNTY, 1971 | WATERCOLOUR | $1,137 | Waddingtons | Aug 2017 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (THE RED SHED), 1966 | WATERCOLOUR | $1,013 | Waddingtons | Jun 2017 |
| 6 | JOHNNY PERINE'S GARDEN, DOON, WATERLOO COUNTY, 1966 | WATERCOLOUR | $914 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (FOREST STUDY), 1969 | WATERCOLOUR | $896 | Waddingtons | Jun 2014 |
| 8 | DRIVING THE TEAM, HANOVER, 1924 | INK ON PAPER | $685 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (STORM APPROACHING), 1972 | WATERCOLOUR | $640 | Waddingtons | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | FIELD GRASS, WATERLOO COUNTY, JULY 17, 1967-69, 1967-1969 | Watercolour and ink on paper signed, titled, and dated "17.VI | $567 | Waddingtons | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $663 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $685 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER is a Canadian artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $603.

A work by CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER sold in 2026 for $685, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work is $603.

The median CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper sells for $640 across 33 lots.

The median CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER painting sells for $8,683 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | — | — | — | 2024-02-08 |
| Paintings | 4 | $8,683 | $17,009 | — | 2024-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $640 | $1,881 | — | 2026-02-05 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $499–$939 | $663 | $1,881 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,009 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,881 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,137 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $357 |

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 CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work is $603. The median CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper sells for $640 across 33 lots. The median CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER painting sells for $8,683 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper is $640.

### What is CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper is $1,881.

### What is the average price of a small CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $663, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER's auction record?

CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER's auction record is $17,009, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “CARL FELLMAN SCHAEFER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-fellman-schaefer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.