> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-schimmel · updated 2026-11-03

# Fred Schimmel (1928–2009)

## What is Fred Schimmel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Fred Schimmel at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $113 including buyer’s premium (middle half $69–$154, n=78). The auction record is $2,792 for Abstract Composition #1120 (2015, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract Composition #1120, 2004 | Oil on card | $2,792 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Abstract Landscape | Oil on card | $1,595 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Abstract Landscape, 1998 | Oil on board | $1,071 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Fred Schimmel (South Africa, 1928 - 2009), Animals at a Watering Hole, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $821 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Fred Schimmel (South Africa, 1928 - 2009), Landscape, 1967 | Oil on paper | $616 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Abstract #712, 1997 | Oil and pastel on paper | $589 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2015 |
| 7 | Abstract Composition 0550, 1995 | Mixed media on paper | $529 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Abstract Composition #383, 1993 | Oil on paper | $498 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Fred Schimmel (South Africa, 1928 - 2009), Composition in Red and Black, 1975 | Oil on board | $479 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Fred Schimmel (South Africa, 1928 - 2009), Object and Horizon, 1973 | — | $427 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $946 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $189 |
| Other | 73 | $97 |
| Prints | 9 | $72 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $321 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fred Schimmel is a South African artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $119. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Fred Schimmel sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $124 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fred Schimmel work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Schimmel work is $119.

The median Fred Schimmel painting sells for $1,071 across 18 lots.

The median Fred Schimmel print sells for $116 across 10 lots.

The median Fred Schimmel work on paper sells for $529 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $116 | $116 | — | 2024-12-02 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,071 | $2,792 | 94.7% | 2022-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $529 | $529 | 66.7% | 2016-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $1,010† | $2,792 | — | 2025-11-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Fred Schimmel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $116. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,071, record $2,792. A typical Fred Schimmel painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $1,010.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $589–$1,595 | $1,071 | $2,792 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $2,792 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $1,595 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $529 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $116 |

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 Fred Schimmel worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fred Schimmel work is $119. The median Fred Schimmel painting sells for $1,071 across 18 lots. The median Fred Schimmel print sells for $116 across 10 lots. The median Fred Schimmel work on paper sells for $529 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Fred Schimmel painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fred Schimmel painting is $1,071.

### What is Fred Schimmel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fred Schimmel painting is $2,792.

### What is Fred Schimmel's auction record?

Fred Schimmel's auction record is $2,792, set in 2015.

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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, “Fred Schimmel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fred-schimmel (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.