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# Otto Schmidt (1849–1920)

Otto Schmidt is an Austrian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $523. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Schmidt is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,050; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Schmidt work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Schmidt work is $523.

The median Otto Schmidt photograph sells for $1,482 across 2 lots.

The median Otto Schmidt sculpture sells for $1,050 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,050‡ | $1,050‡ | — | 2021-01-01 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,482‡ | $1,537‡ | — | 2019-05-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $1,537‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $1,427‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,050‡ |

‡ 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 Otto Schmidt worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Schmidt work is $523. The median Otto Schmidt photograph sells for $1,482 across 2 lots. The median Otto Schmidt sculpture sells for $1,050 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Schmidt's auction record is $1,537, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Otto Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-schmidt (updated 2026-11-01).

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.