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# Kurt Schmidt (1901–1991)

Kurt Schmidt is a German artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $904. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kurt Schmidt sold in 2024 for $4,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kurt Schmidt work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Schmidt work is $904.

The median Kurt Schmidt work on paper sells for $2,000 across 5 lots.

The median Kurt Schmidt painting sells for $1,654 across 3 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 | 3 | $1,654‡ | $4,032 | — | 2024-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,000‡ | $4,282‡ | 71.4% | 2024-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,736‡ | $4,282‡ | — | 2024-08-20 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,282‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,380 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,654 |

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

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 Kurt Schmidt worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Schmidt work is $904. The median Kurt Schmidt work on paper sells for $2,000 across 5 lots. The median Kurt Schmidt painting sells for $1,654 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Kurt Schmidt's auction record is $4,282, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Kurt Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kurt-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.