Carl Schmidt (1875–1959)
Carl Schmidt is an American artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $862. 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 Carl Schmidt sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Schmidt on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Schmidt work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Schmidt work is $862.
The median Carl Schmidt painting sells for $575 across 26 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 30 | $575†‡ | $9,775‡ | 86.7% | 2025-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,500†‡ | $9,775‡ | — | 2006-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $420–$1,429†‡ | $589†‡ | $3,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $276–$1,240†‡ | $575†‡ | $9,775‡ |
† 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 | 2006 | $9,775‡ |
| Paintings | 1996 | $9,500† |
† 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 Carl Schmidt worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Schmidt work is $862. The median Carl Schmidt painting sells for $575 across 26 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 Carl Schmidt painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Schmidt painting is $575. 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 Carl Schmidt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Schmidt painting is $9,775. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Schmidt painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Schmidt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $575, 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 Carl Schmidt's auction record?
Carl Schmidt's auction record is $9,775, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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