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# Gérard Schneider (1896–1986)

## What is Gérard Schneider’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 235 auction results for Gérard Schneider at 23 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,975 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,740–$15,092, n=32). The auction record is $360,594 for Opus 21B (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opus 21B, 1952 | Huile sur toile | $360,594 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Opus 86D, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $353,292 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 3 | Opus 86D, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $309,623 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $306,927 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Opus 64C, 1957 | Oil paint | $129,013 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Opus 63 E, 1959 | Oil paint | $121,758 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Opus 124 CX, 1958 | Oil paint | $95,671 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Opus 29 D, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $88,380 | Artcurial | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1957 | Huile sur toile | $88,323 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 10 | Opus 28 C, 1956 | Oil paint | $85,929 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $26,000 |
| Other | 43 | $6,666 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $5,864 |
| Prints | 14 | $243 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $87,126 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 81 | $9,283 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $3,527 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 235 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gérard Schneider is an undetermined artist with 309 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $8,082. 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 Gérard Schneider sold in 2026 for $10,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gérard Schneider work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Gérard Schneider work worth?

Across 234 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gérard Schneider work is $8,082.

The median Gérard Schneider painting sells for $19,430 across 107 lots.

The median Gérard Schneider work on paper sells for $5,526 across 60 lots.

The median Gérard Schneider print sells for $226 across 16 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gérard Schneider paintings typically sell for $7,521–$27,377 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Gérard Schneider work on papers typically sell for $6,007–$13,898 (the middle half of 31 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 | 16 | $226† | $835 | — | 2026-01-31 |
| Paintings | 113 | $19,430†‡ | $360,594 | 94.7% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $5,526†‡ | $33,715 | 93.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $108,714 | $360,594 | — | 2024-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Gérard Schneider's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $226. Paintings (113 lots) median $19,430, record $360,594. A typical Gérard Schneider painting sells for around 86× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $108,714.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $190–$281† | $218† | $835 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,609–$16,273†‡ | $3,282†‡ | $26,440 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $7,521–$27,377†‡ | $14,011†‡ | $76,778 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $40,302–$121,758‡ | $85,929‡ | $360,594 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 23 | $2,149–$4,297†‡ | $3,417†‡ | $7,112 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $6,007–$13,898†‡ | $10,236†‡ | $33,715 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2023 | $360,594 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $353,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $33,715 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $26,360 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $835 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $484 |

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 Gérard Schneider worth?

Across 234 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gérard Schneider work is $8,082. The median Gérard Schneider painting sells for $19,430 across 107 lots. The median Gérard Schneider work on paper sells for $5,526 across 60 lots. The median Gérard Schneider print sells for $226 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gérard Schneider paintings typically sell for $7,521–$27,377 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Gérard Schneider work on papers typically sell for $6,007–$13,898 (the middle half of 31 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 Gérard Schneider painting?

Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gérard Schneider painting is $19,430. 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 Gérard Schneider's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gérard Schneider painting is $360,594.

### What is the average price of a Gérard Schneider work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gérard Schneider work on paper is $5,526. 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 Gérard Schneider's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gérard Schneider work on paper is $33,715.

### What is the average price of a Gérard Schneider print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gérard Schneider print is $226. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gérard Schneider's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gérard Schneider print is $835.

### What is the average price of a medium Gérard Schneider painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gérard Schneider painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,011, 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 the average price of a medium Gérard Schneider work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gérard Schneider work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,236, 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 Gérard Schneider's auction record?

Gérard Schneider's auction record is $360,594, set in 2023.

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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, “Gérard Schneider auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerard-schneider (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.