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# Christian Schad (1894–1982)

## What is Christian Schad’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 172 auction results for Christian Schad at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,516 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,091–$726,783, n=6). The auction record is $3,196,000 for Anna Gabbioneta (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Gabbioneta, 1894 | Oil paint | $3,196,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Frau aus Pozzuoli, 1925 | Oil paint | $1,252,565 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Fräulein Mulino von Kluck, 1894 | Oil paint | $970,348 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Porträt Eva von Arnheim, 1930 | Oil paint | $960,538 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Anna Gabbioneta, 1894 | Oil paint | $754,851 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | Freundinnen, 1894 | Oil paint | $362,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 7 | 'renseignements' | — | $181,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 8 | Liegender Akt, 1920 | Oil paint | $158,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | SELBSTPORTRÄT (SELF-PORTRAIT) | — | $141,904 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | Das Licht, 1920 | Painting | $126,831 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $109,295 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $10,551 |
| Other | 13 | $4,123 |
| Photographs | 6 | $1,453 |
| Prints | 23 | $1,329 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $26,922 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,549 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 172 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Christian Schad is a German artist with 330 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,332. 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 Christian Schad sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,608 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Christian Schad work worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Schad work is $1,332.

The median Christian Schad print sells for $980 across 85 lots.

The median Christian Schad work on paper sells for $6,074 across 23 lots.

The median Christian Schad painting sells for $91,759 across 19 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Christian Schad prints typically sell for $466–$1,122 (the middle half of 57 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Schad prints typically sell for $1,033–$1,627 (the middle half of 23 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 | 175 | $980†‡ | $6,398 | 48.6% | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 25 | $91,759†‡ | $3.2M | 76% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $6,074‡ | $36,055‡ | 46% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $8,792‡ | $9,806 | — | 2024-06-21 |
| Photography | 24 | $492†‡ | $3,359‡ | 54.2% | 2026-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $362,500‡ | $3.2M | — | 2025-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Christian Schad's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (175 lots) median $980 with 48.6% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $91,759, record $3,196,000. A typical Christian Schad painting sells for around 94× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $362,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $466–$1,122†‡ | $827†‡ | $6,398 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $1,033–$1,627‡ | $1,375‡ | $3,059‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,568–$49,485‡ | $25,605‡ | $362,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $62,280–$960,538†‡ | $141,284†‡ | $3.2M |

† 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) | 19 | $3,058–$12,971‡ | $7,679‡ | $36,055‡ |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $328–$930†‡ | $453†‡ | $3,359‡ |

† 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 | 2024 | $3.2M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $36,055‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $33,995 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $9,806 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $7,778‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,398 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,759 |

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

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 Christian Schad worth?

Across 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christian Schad work is $1,332. The median Christian Schad print sells for $980 across 85 lots. The median Christian Schad work on paper sells for $6,074 across 23 lots. The median Christian Schad painting sells for $91,759 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christian Schad prints typically sell for $466–$1,122 (the middle half of 57 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Christian Schad prints typically sell for $1,033–$1,627 (the middle half of 23 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 Christian Schad print?

Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Schad print is $980. 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 Christian Schad's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Schad print is $6,398.

### What is the average price of a Christian Schad work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Schad work on paper is $6,074. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Christian Schad's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Schad work on paper is $36,055. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Christian Schad painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christian Schad painting is $91,759. 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 Christian Schad's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christian Schad painting is $3,196,000.

### What is the average price of a small Christian Schad print?

Based on 57 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christian Schad print (small (under 50 cm)) is $827, 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 medium Christian Schad print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christian Schad print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Christian Schad's auction record?

Christian Schad's auction record is $3,196,000, set in 2024.

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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, “Christian Schad auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/christian-schad (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.