George Schmidt (b. 1944)
George Schmidt is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,182. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by George Schmidt sold in 2026 for $9,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Schmidt on OpeningBid →What is a George Schmidt work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Schmidt work is $1,182.
The median George Schmidt painting sells for $1,365 across 10 lots.
The median George Schmidt work on paper sells for $1,098 across 4 lots.
The median George Schmidt print sells for $23 across 1 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 | 3 | $23 | $23 | 33.3% | 2008-07-12 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,365† | $7,930 | 58.8% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,098† | $1,750† | — | 2026-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
George Schmidt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $23 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $1,365, record $7,930. A typical George Schmidt painting sells for around 59× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,042–$5,044† | $1,485† | $7,930 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $7,930 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $6,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,750† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,195 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Schmidt worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Schmidt work is $1,182. The median George Schmidt painting sells for $1,365 across 10 lots. The median George Schmidt work on paper sells for $1,098 across 4 lots. The median George Schmidt print sells for $23 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a George Schmidt painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Schmidt painting is $1,365. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is George Schmidt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Schmidt painting is $7,930.
What is George Schmidt's auction record?
George Schmidt's auction record is $9,375, set in 2026.
See the full George Schmidt record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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