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# Karl Schmidbauer (b. 1921)

Karl Schmidbauer is a German artist with 24 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 sold in 2022 for $156, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Karl Schmidbauer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Karl Schmidbauer work worth?

Across 23 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Karl Schmidbauer worth?

Across 23 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.