David Schnell (b. 1971)
David Schnell is a German artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,841. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by David Schnell sold in 2026 for $36,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Schnell work is $2,841.
The median David Schnell print sells for $973 across 26 lots.
The median David Schnell painting sells for $65,060 across 17 lots.
The median David Schnell work on paper sells for $26,691 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 39 | $973‡ | $4,052 | 66.7% | 2022-03-22 |
| Paintings | 22 | $65,060‡ | $216,000 | 77.3% | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $26,691 | $26,691 | — | 2022-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $132,218‡ | $216,000 | — | 2021-09-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Schnell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $973 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $65,060, record $216,000. A typical David Schnell painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $132,218.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $846–$973 | $923 | $1,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $654–$2,538‡ | $1,461‡ | $4,052 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $38,071–$130,135‡ | $69,353‡ | $216,000 |
‡ 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 | $216,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $184,727 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $26,691 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,428‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $989 |
‡ 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 David Schnell worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Schnell work is $2,841. The median David Schnell print sells for $973 across 26 lots. The median David Schnell painting sells for $65,060 across 17 lots. The median David Schnell work on paper sells for $26,691 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a David Schnell print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Schnell print is $973. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Schnell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Schnell print is $4,052.
What is the average price of a David Schnell painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Schnell painting is $65,060. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Schnell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Schnell painting is $216,000.
What is the average price of a large David Schnell painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Schnell painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $69,353, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium David Schnell print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Schnell print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Schnell's auction record?
David Schnell's auction record is $216,000, set in 2006.
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