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# Karl Schmidt (1890–1962)

## What is Karl Schmidt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Karl Schmidt at 4 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $400–$825, n=8). The auction record is $56,759 for AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL CHEVAL MIRROR (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL CHEVAL MIRROR, circa 1830 | Ormolu-mounted mother-of-pearl cheval mirror | $56,759 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | Karl Schmidt (1890-1962 Santa Barbara, CA) | Oil on triptych board | $14,950 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Off the coast | Oil on panel | $3,162 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Karl Schmidt (1890-1962 Santa Barbara, CA) | Watercolor and graphite on paper | $2,587 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Untitled (Seascapes/Seashore and Rocks) | Oils on masonite | $1,700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Santa Barbara Hillside-Poppies, 1916 | Oil on board | $1,610 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 1998 |
| 7 | Trees and Hills at Sunset; Sailboats Along The Coast; Mountain Stream | Each oil on board | $1,200 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | eucalyptus landscape | Gouache on paper under glass | $935 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2003 |
| 9 | Untitled (Seascape with Mermaids), Untitled (Seashore), and Untitled (Lighthouse) | Oil on board | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Seascape with Rocks, Landscape with Rocks, and Landscape) | Oils on masonite | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $700 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $935 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $700 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl Schmidt is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $700.

A work by Karl Schmidt sold in 2026 for $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Schmidt work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schmidt work is $700.

The median Karl Schmidt painting sells for $700 across 11 lots.

The median Karl Schmidt work on paper sells for $702 across 4 lots.

The median Karl Schmidt sculpture sells for $4,072 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $700 | $3,162 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $702 | $2,587 | — | 2022-08-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,072 | $4,072 | — | 2009-12-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $700–$1,610 | $1,200 | $3,162 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $650–$700 | $700 | $1,700 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $4,072 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,587 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $935 |

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 Schmidt worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schmidt work is $700. The median Karl Schmidt painting sells for $700 across 11 lots. The median Karl Schmidt work on paper sells for $702 across 4 lots. The median Karl Schmidt sculpture sells for $4,072 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Karl Schmidt painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Schmidt painting is $700.

### What is Karl Schmidt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Schmidt painting is $3,162.

### What is Karl Schmidt's auction record?

Karl Schmidt's auction record is $56,759, set in 2004.

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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 Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-schmidt-2 (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.