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# 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.

**1 Karl Hugo Schmölz work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Karl Hugo Schmölz work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Hugo Schmölz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-hugo-schmolz (updated 2026-11-02).

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.