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# Edwin and Mary Scheier (1910–2008)

## What is Edwin and Mary Scheier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 174 auction results for Edwin and Mary Scheier at 8 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,500–$5,080, n=25). The auction record is $12,500 for Tall chalice form (2021, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tall chalice form, 1966 | Terracotta | $12,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Early and Monumental chalice form, 1966 | Terracotta | $10,795 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Early and Monumental chalice form, 1966 | Terracotta | $10,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | , Edwin and Mary Scheier Large Decorated Pottery Vase, Art pottery, Tall cylindrical form funneling to base, incised border of two oppo, 1972 | Decorated pottery | $8,888 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Dec 2011 |
| 5 | Fine tall early vase with faces and figures, 1966 | Architectural terracotta | $8,750 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 6 | Early and Monumental chalice form, 1966 | Glazed stoneware | $8,500 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Early and Monumental chalice form, 1966 | Glazed stoneware | $8,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Fine large early vessel with figures and faces, 1950 | Architectural terracotta | $8,125 | Rago Arts | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | Early and Large chalice form with figures, 1960 | Glazed stoneware | $7,680 | Rago Arts | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Early and Tall chalice form, 1960 | Terracotta | $6,300 | Rago Arts | Feb 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 127 | $1,750 |
| Other | 43 | $1,397 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $5,460 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 140 | $1,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 174 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edwin and Mary Scheier is an American artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edwin and Mary Scheier sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edwin and Mary Scheier work worth?

Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin and Mary Scheier work is $1,600.

The median Edwin and Mary Scheier work on paper sells for $2,115 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,115 | $2,115 | 50% | 2003-05-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $8,750 | $12,500 | — | 2026-10-07 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,115 |

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 Edwin and Mary Scheier worth?

Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin and Mary Scheier work is $1,600. The median Edwin and Mary Scheier work on paper sells for $2,115 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edwin and Mary Scheier's auction record?

Edwin and Mary Scheier's auction record is $12,500, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edwin and Mary Scheier auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edwin-and-mary-scheier (updated 2026-11-03).

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.