> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-schmidt · updated 2026-11-03

# Karl (1890–1962)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Karl at 4 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $238–$600, n=15). The auction record is $3,250 for Eucalyptus Grove (2019, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eucalyptus Grove, 1915 | Oil on panel | $3,250 | John Moran Auctioneers | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Cliff, circa 1920 | Oil on linen | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Sunset, circa 1920 | Oil on linen | $2,250 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Sunset on Monhegan Island, 1924 | Gouache on board | $1,600 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2026 |
| 5 | Monhegan | Oil on canvas | $1,187 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2023 |
| 6 | Pastoral Farm Scene | Oil on canvas | $900 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Low Tide | Oil on board | $863 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2001 |
| 8 | Untitled (Seascape) | Oil on board | $750 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (Self Portrait) | Oil on canvas | $700 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Evening Shadows, California | Oil on panel | $600 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $700 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $225 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,187 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Karl is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $512. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl sold in 2026 for $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $512.

The median Karl painting sells for $700 across 17 lots.

The median Karl work on paper sells for $225 across 7 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 | 17 | $700‡ | $3,250 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $225 | $325 | — | 2025-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,250 | $3,250 | — | 2025-06-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $562–$822‡ | $600‡ | $3,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $750–$2,250 | $1,187 | $2,250 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $150–$275 | $225 | $325 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $325 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $300 |

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 worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl work is $512. The median Karl painting sells for $700 across 17 lots. The median Karl work on paper sells for $225 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl painting is $700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl painting is $3,250.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl's auction record?

Karl's auction record is $3,250, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-schmidt (updated 2026-11-03).

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.