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# Harold von Schmidt (1893–1982)

## What is Harold von Schmidt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Harold von Schmidt at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,070 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,342–$3,290, n=6). The auction record is $7,995 for Stampeding Cattle, 1930 (2024, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stampeding Cattle, 1930, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $7,995 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Colonial Period Illustration I, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $6,435 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 3 | Chips Went Spinning and Rolling. Cards Fluttered Through the Air., 1893 | Oil paint | $6,000 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 4 | Taking refuge in the shade, 193[?] | Oil on canvas | $5,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Burial on the Plains | Oil on canvas | $3,690 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | She's Stealin' Flowers, Mrs. Atherton!, 1893 | Gouache | $3,000 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | Night Sounds | Oil on canvas | $2,975 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 8 | World War I battle scene, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Herding in Bad Weather | Oil on canvas | $2,091 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 10 | Josie Belle's Hands Levered at His Armpits, Dragging Him Toward the Door, circa 1940s | Oil on canvas | $2,048 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,975 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,296 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Harold von Schmidt is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,500.

A work by Harold von Schmidt sold in 2024 for $3,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harold von Schmidt work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold von Schmidt work is $2,500.

The median Harold von Schmidt painting sells for $2,070 across 8 lots.

The median Harold von Schmidt work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 lots.

The median Harold von Schmidt print sells for $1,320 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,320 | $1,320 | — | 2013-05-13 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,070 | $6,000 | 80% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2014-02-26 |

Harold von Schmidt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,320. Paintings (10 lots) median $2,070, record $6,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,711–$2,398 | $2,070 | $6,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,320 |

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 Harold von Schmidt worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harold von Schmidt work is $2,500. The median Harold von Schmidt painting sells for $2,070 across 8 lots. The median Harold von Schmidt work on paper sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. The median Harold von Schmidt print sells for $1,320 across 1 lots.

### What is Harold von Schmidt's auction record?

Harold von Schmidt's auction record is $7,995, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.