Hubert Schmalix (1952–2025)
What is Hubert Schmalix’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 209 auction results for Hubert Schmalix at 9 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $610–$9,043, n=5). The auction record is $36,227 for Los Angeles (2014, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $36,227 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Happiness, 2015 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $34,721 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | o.T. (Cypress Park), 2009 | Öl auf Leinwand | $29,515 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1992 | Oil on canvas; framed | $21,052 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1992 | Oil on canvas; framed | $20,991 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | Alphaomega II, 1993 | Öl auf Leinwand | $20,801 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | o.T. | Öl auf Leinwand | $19,084 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Martyr, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $18,114 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1993 | Oil on canvas; framed | $16,541 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled (Houses) (oil on canvas), 1952 | Oil on canvas | $15,054 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $8,845 |
| Other | 20 | $1,847 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $1,595 |
| Prints | 7 | $621 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $12,782 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $2,162 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,352 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 209 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Hubert Schmalix is an Austrian-American artist with 354 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,823. 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 Hubert Schmalix sold in 2026 for $21,052, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hubert Schmalix work is $1,823.
The median Hubert Schmalix work on paper sells for $1,504 across 34 lots.
The median Hubert Schmalix painting sells for $6,767 across 29 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hubert Schmalix work on papers typically sell for $1,504–$2,256 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $6,767†‡ | $21,052 | 93.5% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,504‡ | $3,759 | 85% | 2022-04-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $21,845‡ | $36,227 | — | 2026-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,759–$6,767 | $6,015 | $12,030 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $6,015–$12,030†‡ | $10,526†‡ | $21,052 |
† 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) | 12 | $752–$1,353 | $752 | $1,804 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,504–$2,256‡ | $1,804‡ | $3,759 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $21,052 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $16,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,007 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hubert Schmalix worth?
Across 202 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hubert Schmalix work is $1,823. The median Hubert Schmalix work on paper sells for $1,504 across 34 lots. The median Hubert Schmalix painting sells for $6,767 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hubert Schmalix work on papers typically sell for $1,504–$2,256 (the middle half of 22 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 Hubert Schmalix work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hubert Schmalix work on paper is $1,504. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Hubert Schmalix's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hubert Schmalix work on paper is $3,759.
What is the average price of a Hubert Schmalix painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hubert Schmalix painting is $6,767. 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 Hubert Schmalix's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hubert Schmalix painting is $21,052.
What is the average price of a medium Hubert Schmalix work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hubert Schmalix work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Hubert Schmalix painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hubert Schmalix painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,526, 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 Hubert Schmalix's auction record?
Hubert Schmalix's auction record is $36,227, set in 2014.
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