Karl Hugo Schmölz (1917–1986)
Karl Hugo Schmölz is an artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,118. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Hugo Schmölz sold in 2025 for $1,764, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hugo Schmölz work is $1,118.
The median Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph sells for $1,118 across 66 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Hugo Schmölz photographs typically sell for $818–$1,801 (the middle half of 59 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 | 109 | $1,118‡ | $6,937‡ | 60.6% | 2026-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,466‡ | $6,937‡ | — | 2018-11-30 |
‡ 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) | 59 | $818–$1,801‡ | $1,059‡ | $6,937‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,183–$1,985‡ | $1,822‡ | $2,969 |
‡ 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 | 2011 | $6,937‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $3,662 |
‡ 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 Karl Hugo Schmölz worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Hugo Schmölz work is $1,118. The median Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph sells for $1,118 across 66 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Hugo Schmölz photographs typically sell for $818–$1,801 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph is $1,118. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Hugo Schmölz's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph is $6,937. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Hugo Schmölz photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,059, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Hugo Schmölz's auction record?
Karl Hugo Schmölz's auction record is $6,937, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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