Karl Schmidbauer (1921–1998)
Karl Schmidbauer is a German artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $156. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Schmidbauer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $273; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schmidbauer work is $156.
The median Karl Schmidbauer painting sells for $156 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Schmidbauer paintings typically sell for $125–$219 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $156 | $281 | 95.5% | 2022-01-27 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $125–$219 | $156 | $281 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $281 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $281 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Schmidbauer worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schmidbauer work is $156. The median Karl Schmidbauer painting sells for $156 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Schmidbauer paintings typically sell for $125–$219 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl Schmidbauer painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Schmidbauer painting is $156.
What is Karl Schmidbauer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Schmidbauer painting is $281.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Schmidbauer painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Schmidbauer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Karl Schmidbauer's auction record?
Karl Schmidbauer's auction record is $281, set in 2020.
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