Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (1884–1976)
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff is a German artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,664. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $4,992 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work is $4,664.
The median Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print sells for $4,370 across 66 lots.
The median Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work on paper sells for $6,456 across 9 lots.
The median Karl Schmidt-Rottluff painting sells for $6,927 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Karl Schmidt-Rottluff prints typically sell for $1,668–$8,142 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 128 | $4,370†‡ | $24,613 | 51.6% | 2026-08-28 |
| Paintings | 4 | $6,927† | $238,399 | — | 2022-05-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $6,456†‡ | $70,986‡ | 69.2% | 2023-05-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $25,524‡ | $238,399 | — | 2013-02-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (128 lots) median $4,370 with 51.6% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $6,927, record $238,399. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $25,524.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,668–$8,142†‡ | $3,640†‡ | $24,613 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,477–$7,059†‡ | $4,992†‡ | $21,215 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,652–$12,324†‡ | $6,166†‡ | $70,986‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $238,399 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $70,986‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $25,524 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $24,613 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $21,215 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,856† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Schmidt-Rottluff worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work is $4,664. The median Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print sells for $4,370 across 66 lots. The median Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work on paper sells for $6,456 across 9 lots. The median Karl Schmidt-Rottluff painting sells for $6,927 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Schmidt-Rottluff prints typically sell for $1,668–$8,142 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print is $4,370. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print is $24,613.
What is the average price of a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work on paper is $6,456. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Schmidt-Rottluff work on paper is $70,986. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Schmidt-Rottluff print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,992, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's auction record?
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's auction record is $238,399, set in 2007.
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