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François-Louis Schmied (1873–1941)

François-Louis Schmied is a French artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,948. 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 François-Louis Schmied sold in 2025 for $25,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a François-Louis Schmied work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Louis Schmied work is $4,948.

The median François-Louis Schmied print sells for $5,558 across 28 lots.

The median François-Louis Schmied work on paper sells for $8,706 across 3 lots.

The median François-Louis Schmied photograph sells for $258 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) François-Louis Schmied prints typically sell for $3,983–$10,627 (the middle half of 24 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

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions31$5,558‡$82,15690.3%2022-12-06
Works on Paper3$8,706$29,182—2022-05-19
Photography1$258$258—1999-05-27
Masterpieces (top of market)3$29,182$82,156—2025-03-05

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

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)24$3,983–$10,627‡$6,252‡$82,156

‡ 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

MediumYearPrice
Prints & Editions2007$82,156
Works on Paper2020$29,182
Prints & Editions2006$17,693
Works on Paper2019$8,706
Photography1999$258

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a François-Louis Schmied worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François-Louis Schmied work is $4,948. The median François-Louis Schmied print sells for $5,558 across 28 lots. The median François-Louis Schmied work on paper sells for $8,706 across 3 lots. The median François-Louis Schmied photograph sells for $258 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) François-Louis Schmied prints typically sell for $3,983–$10,627 (the middle half of 24 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 François-Louis Schmied print?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a François-Louis Schmied print is $5,558. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is François-Louis Schmied's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a François-Louis Schmied print is $82,156.

What is the average price of a small François-Louis Schmied print?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small François-Louis Schmied print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,252, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is François-Louis Schmied's auction record?

François-Louis Schmied's auction record is $82,156, set in 2007.

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