Erich Schmidt-Kestner (1877–1941)
Erich Schmidt-Kestner is a German artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,127. 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 Erich Schmidt-Kestner sold in 2026 for $4,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Schmidt-Kestner work is $2,127.
The median Erich Schmidt-Kestner sculpture sells for $2,020 across 13 lots.
The median Erich Schmidt-Kestner print sells for $111 across 1 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 | 1 | $111 | $111 | — | 2023-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $2,020†‡ | $15,950 | 76.5% | 2026-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $989–$3,239†‡ | $1,143†‡ | $5,751 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $15,950 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $5,751 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $111 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Erich Schmidt-Kestner worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Schmidt-Kestner work is $2,127. The median Erich Schmidt-Kestner sculpture sells for $2,020 across 13 lots. The median Erich Schmidt-Kestner print sells for $111 across 1 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 Erich Schmidt-Kestner sculpture?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erich Schmidt-Kestner sculpture is $2,020. 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 Erich Schmidt-Kestner's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erich Schmidt-Kestner sculpture is $15,950.
What is Erich Schmidt-Kestner's auction record?
Erich Schmidt-Kestner's auction record is $15,950, set in 2015.
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