Harrison Schmitt (b. 1935)
What is Harrison Schmitt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Harrison Schmitt at 5 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $845 including buyer’s premium (middle half $611–$1,797, n=12). The auction record is $26,621 for The “Blue Marble” (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The “Blue Marble”, 1972 | The “Blue Marble”, the first human-taken photograph of the Earth fully illuminated | $26,621 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | APOLLO 17 - Harrison Schmitt, the Earth an the U. S. Flag, 1972 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $8,014 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | [Apollo 17] EUGENE CERNAN TEST-DRIVING THE FINAL ROVER ON THE MOON'S SURFACE Harrison Schmitt, 7-19 December 1972, EVA 1, 1972 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $2,137 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | HARRISON SCHMITT TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS AT TRACY'S ROCK, STATION 6, 1972 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $1,942 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | PORTRAIT OF EUGENE CERNAN, THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON, WITH EARTH ABOVE THE ROVER'S ANTENNA, 1972 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $1,748 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | APOLLO 17 - Eugene Cernan Driving the Lunar Rover Across the Moon, 1972 | Chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $1,603 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | APOLLO 17 - The Blue Planet on Humanity's Last Voyage to the Moon, 1972 | Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based paper | $874 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | RONALD EVANS ON HUMANITY'S FINAL DEEP SPACE SPACEWALK: farthest from any planetary body, 1972 | Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper | $815 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | EUGENE CERNAN SALUTING THE AMERICAN FLAG AT THE TAURUS-LITTROW LANDING SITE DECEMBER 7-19, 1972, EVA 1, 1972 | Vintage photograph | $783 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | THE FANTASTIC FINAL MOONSCAPES WITNESSED BY HUMANS ON THE MOON, TRAVERSING ON BOARD THE ROVER, 1972 | Two vintage gelatin silver prints on fibre-based paper | $698 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 19 | $698 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $698 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Harrison Schmitt is an American artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $537. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Harrison Schmitt sold in 2026 for $1,603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Harrison Schmitt on OpeningBid →What is a Harrison Schmitt work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harrison Schmitt work is $537.
The median Harrison Schmitt photograph sells for $499 across 57 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Harrison Schmitt photographs typically sell for $287–$1,077 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 69 | $499‡ | $26,621 | 82.6% | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,358‡ | $26,621 | — | 2026-10-15 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $287–$1,077‡ | $499‡ | $26,621 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $26,621 |
| Photography | 2022 | $6,702‡ |
‡ 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 Harrison Schmitt worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harrison Schmitt work is $537. The median Harrison Schmitt photograph sells for $499 across 57 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harrison Schmitt photographs typically sell for $287–$1,077 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Harrison Schmitt photograph?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harrison Schmitt photograph is $499. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harrison Schmitt's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harrison Schmitt photograph is $26,621.
What is the average price of a small Harrison Schmitt photograph?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harrison Schmitt photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Harrison Schmitt's auction record?
Harrison Schmitt's auction record is $26,621, set in 2022.
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