Eric Schmitt (b. 1955)
What is Eric Schmitt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Eric Schmitt at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,747 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,373–$14,971, n=63). The auction record is $51,024 for Eric Schmitt (né en 1955) (2025, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Schmitt (né en 1955), 2015 | Bronze patiné et ardoise Modèle créé en 2015 H 71 × L 460 × P 150 cm | $51,024 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 2 | Pliage - N°1/12, 1955 | Bronze patiné Edition limitée à 12 exemplaires Numéroté '1/12' H 55 × L 54 × P 54 cm B | $46,804 | PIASA | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | RIP, 1955 | Bronze patiné Edition limitée à 8 exemplaires et 4 épreuves d'artiste Gravée 'E | $45,295 | PIASA | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Scale - Prototype Vaisselier Ecailles, 1955 | Marbre et bois laqué Edition limitée à 8 exemplaires et 4 épreuves d'artiste Numéroté | $45,295 | PIASA | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | "U" Console, 2011 | Patinated bronze, Corian | $44,450 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Floating table, 2017 | Verre soufflé de Bohême Édition Studio Eric Schmitt Modèle créé en 2017 H 76,5 × L 29 | $42,277 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 7 | Modèle 'Bomarzo', 1998 | Bronze | $41,817 | PIASA | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Jajuka - Prototype, 1955 | Bronze Edition limitée à 8 exemplaires et 4 épreuves d'artiste Gravée 'E | $39,255 | PIASA | Apr 2019 |
| 9 | Polypore - Prototype, 1955 | Bois et bronze Edition limitée à 12 exemplaires et 4 épreuves d'artiste Date de créa | $39,255 | PIASA | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | Umberto, 1955 | Bronze patiné Edition Christian Liaigre Date de création : 1998 H 41 × L 159 × P 50 cm | $39,255 | PIASA | Apr 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 71 | $12,391 |
| Other | 89 | $4,529 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $16,278 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $7,289 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $4,082 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Eric Schmitt is a French artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $8,304. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Eric Schmitt sold in 2026 for $13,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Schmitt work is $8,304.
The median Eric Schmitt sculpture sells for $15,595 across 32 lots.
The median Eric Schmitt work on paper sells for $975 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $975 | $1,393 | — | 2023-10-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 33 | $15,595 | $46,804 | 97% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $43,363 | $51,024 | — | 2025-11-25 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,459–$17,070 | $9,610 | $41,817 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $11,341–$34,857 | $28,687 | $46,804 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $12,279–$24,157 | $14,536 | $44,450 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $46,804 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $45,295 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,393 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $558 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Eric Schmitt worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eric Schmitt work is $8,304. The median Eric Schmitt sculpture sells for $15,595 across 32 lots. The median Eric Schmitt work on paper sells for $975 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Eric Schmitt sculpture?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eric Schmitt sculpture is $15,595.
What is Eric Schmitt's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eric Schmitt sculpture is $46,804.
What is the average price of a large Eric Schmitt sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Eric Schmitt sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Eric Schmitt sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Eric Schmitt sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Eric Schmitt's auction record?
Eric Schmitt's auction record is $51,024, set in 2025.
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