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# Emil Schumacher (1912–1999)

## What is Emil Schumacher’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 465 auction results for Emil Schumacher at 31 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,552 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,934–$51,357, n=35). The auction record is $682,144 for Für Berlin (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Für Berlin, 1957 | Mixed media on canvas | $682,144 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Solluk | Huile sur toile | $634,590 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Räumliche Trennung, 1955 | Oil and sand on canvas | $454,763 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Barein, 1960 | Oil paint | $327,342 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 5 | Gagaola, 1963 | Öl auf Holz | $317,865 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Paripa, 1961 | Painting | $265,273 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Palis, 1992 | Oil on panel | $260,856 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Dibon, 1989 | Mixed media on panel | $237,960 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Morab, 1982 | Oil and sand on hard fibre board | $228,290 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 10 | Mabudan, 1965 | Oil with collaged canvas on panel | $207,851 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 89 | $57,305 |
| Other | 56 | $13,223 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $12,993 |
| Prints | 45 | $2,219 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $95,361 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 139 | $17,930 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $5,172 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 465 results from 31 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emil Schumacher is a German artist with 666 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,183. 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 Emil Schumacher sold in 2026 for $6,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Emil Schumacher works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Emil Schumacher work worth?

Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Schumacher work is $5,183.

The median Emil Schumacher print sells for $681 across 192 lots.

The median Emil Schumacher painting sells for $55,339 across 103 lots.

The median Emil Schumacher work on paper sells for $11,424 across 52 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Emil Schumacher prints typically sell for $403–$1,035 (the middle half of 121 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Schumacher prints typically sell for $539–$1,855 (the middle half of 67 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 | 261 | $681†‡ | $10,008 | 73.6% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 126 | $55,339†‡ | $682,144 | 81.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $11,424†‡ | $54,810 | 85.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,131 | $2,131 | — | 2013-04-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $186,454‡ | $682,144 | — | 2025-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Emil Schumacher's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (261 lots) median $681 with 73.6% sell-through. Paintings (126 lots) median $55,339, record $682,144. A typical Emil Schumacher painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $186,454.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 121 | $403–$1,035†‡ | $606†‡ | $7,085 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $539–$1,855†‡ | $1,037†‡ | $8,502‡ |

† 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) | 10 | $13,647–$52,962‡ | $20,145‡ | $76,982 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $24,350–$75,262†‡ | $40,999†‡ | $454,763 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $76,230–$212,935‡ | $122,503‡ | $682,144 |

† 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) | 12 | $3,979–$8,696‡ | $6,777‡ | $12,103 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $8,785–$19,737†‡ | $12,930†‡ | $54,810 |

† 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 | 2020 | $682,144 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $634,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $54,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $32,406 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $10,008 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $8,502‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $2,131 |

‡ 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 Emil Schumacher worth?

Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emil Schumacher work is $5,183. The median Emil Schumacher print sells for $681 across 192 lots. The median Emil Schumacher painting sells for $55,339 across 103 lots. The median Emil Schumacher work on paper sells for $11,424 across 52 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Emil Schumacher prints typically sell for $403–$1,035 (the middle half of 121 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Emil Schumacher prints typically sell for $539–$1,855 (the middle half of 67 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 Emil Schumacher print?

Based on 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Schumacher print is $681. 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 Emil Schumacher's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Schumacher print is $10,008.

### What is the average price of a Emil Schumacher painting?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Schumacher painting is $55,339. 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 Emil Schumacher's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Schumacher painting is $682,144.

### What is the average price of a Emil Schumacher work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emil Schumacher work on paper is $11,424. 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 Emil Schumacher's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emil Schumacher work on paper is $54,810.

### What is the average price of a small Emil Schumacher print?

Based on 121 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Emil Schumacher print (small (under 50 cm)) is $606, 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 Emil Schumacher print?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emil Schumacher print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,037, 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 Emil Schumacher's auction record?

Emil Schumacher's auction record is $682,144, set in 2020.

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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, “Emil Schumacher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emil-schumacher (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.