Henri Schmid (1924–2009)
Henri Schmid is a CH artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,013. 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 Henri Schmid sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,396 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henri Schmid on OpeningBid →What is a Henri Schmid work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Schmid work is $1,013.
The median Henri Schmid painting sells for $1,272 across 40 lots.
The median Henri Schmid work on paper sells for $315 across 5 lots.
The median Henri Schmid print sells for $48 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Schmid paintings typically sell for $941–$1,867 (the middle half of 38 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 | 4 | $48† | $80† | 50% | 2005-11-01 |
| Paintings | 43 | $1,272† | $4,057† | 93% | 2026-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $315† | $398† | 62.5% | 2023-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,632† | $4,057† | — | 2023-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Henri Schmid's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $48 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (43 lots) median $1,272, record $4,057. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,057 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Henri Schmid painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,632.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $941–$1,867† | $1,365† | $4,057† |
† 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 | 2023 | $4,057† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,632† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $398† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $323† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $80† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $15† |
† 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 Henri Schmid worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Schmid work is $1,013. The median Henri Schmid painting sells for $1,272 across 40 lots. The median Henri Schmid work on paper sells for $315 across 5 lots. The median Henri Schmid print sells for $48 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henri Schmid paintings typically sell for $941–$1,867 (the middle half of 38 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 Henri Schmid painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Schmid painting is $1,272. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henri Schmid's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Schmid painting is $4,057. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,057 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Henri Schmid painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Schmid painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henri Schmid's auction record?
Henri Schmid's auction record is $4,057, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,057 (buyer's premium not included).
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