> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-schmidt · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-schmidt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.