Georg Schrimpf (1889–1938)
Georg Schrimpf is a German artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,864. 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 Georg Schrimpf sold in 2025 for $52,622, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Schrimpf work is $9,864.
The median Georg Schrimpf print sells for $408 across 23 lots.
The median Georg Schrimpf painting sells for $69,850 across 29 lots.
The median Georg Schrimpf work on paper sells for $2,017 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Schrimpf paintings typically sell for $29,236–$142,461 (the middle half of 27 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 | 45 | $408†‡ | $3,800 | 51.1% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 35 | $69,850‡ | $336,289 | 82.9% | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,017‡ | $17,226 | 66.7% | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $211,059‡ | $336,289 | — | 2021-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Georg Schrimpf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $408 with 51.1% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $69,850, record $336,289. A typical Georg Schrimpf painting sells for around 171× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $211,059.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $325–$624†‡ | $408†‡ | $3,800 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $29,236–$142,461‡ | $69,850‡ | $336,289 |
‡ 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) | 7 | $1,100–$4,797‡ | $2,835‡ | $17,226 |
‡ 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 | 2005 | $336,289 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $281,686‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $17,226 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $3,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,253‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georg Schrimpf worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Schrimpf work is $9,864. The median Georg Schrimpf print sells for $408 across 23 lots. The median Georg Schrimpf painting sells for $69,850 across 29 lots. The median Georg Schrimpf work on paper sells for $2,017 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Georg Schrimpf paintings typically sell for $29,236–$142,461 (the middle half of 27 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 Georg Schrimpf print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Schrimpf print is $408. 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 Georg Schrimpf's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Schrimpf print is $3,800.
What is the average price of a Georg Schrimpf painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Schrimpf painting is $69,850. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Georg Schrimpf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Schrimpf painting is $336,289.
What is the average price of a Georg Schrimpf work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georg Schrimpf work on paper is $2,017. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Georg Schrimpf's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georg Schrimpf work on paper is $17,226.
What is the average price of a medium Georg Schrimpf painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georg Schrimpf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $69,850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Georg Schrimpf print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georg Schrimpf print (small (under 50 cm)) is $408, 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 Georg Schrimpf's auction record?
Georg Schrimpf's auction record is $336,289, set in 2005.
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