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# Paul Kleinschmidt (1883–1949)

Paul Kleinschmidt is a German artist with 238 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $8,610. 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 Paul Kleinschmidt sold in 2026 for $60,546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Kleinschmidt work worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kleinschmidt work is $8,610.

The median Paul Kleinschmidt painting sells for $33,005 across 66 lots.

The median Paul Kleinschmidt print sells for $290 across 39 lots.

The median Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper sells for $4,917 across 39 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Kleinschmidt paintings typically sell for $19,625–$38,761 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Kleinschmidt work on papers typically sell for $4,756–$8,610 (the middle half of 25 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 | 69 | $290†‡ | $5,750 | 56.5% | 2025-09-02 |
| Paintings | 87 | $33,005‡ | $189,126 | 75.9% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $4,917‡ | $19,080 | 59.1% | 2026-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $22,088‡ | $22,088‡ | — | 2020-12-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $97,032 | $189,126 | — | 2023-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Kleinschmidt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $290 with 56.5% sell-through. Paintings (87 lots) median $33,005, record $189,126. A typical Paul Kleinschmidt painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $97,032.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $242–$661‡ | $339‡ | $1,820 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $19,625–$38,761‡ | $28,825‡ | $105,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $43,479–$69,025‡ | $60,546‡ | $189,126 |

‡ 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) | 14 | $960–$3,853‡ | $1,928‡ | $12,362 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $4,756–$8,610‡ | $7,078‡ | $19,080 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $189,126 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $118,177 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $22,088‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $19,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,597 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $3,700 |

‡ 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 Paul Kleinschmidt worth?

Across 147 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Kleinschmidt work is $8,610. The median Paul Kleinschmidt painting sells for $33,005 across 66 lots. The median Paul Kleinschmidt print sells for $290 across 39 lots. The median Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper sells for $4,917 across 39 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Kleinschmidt paintings typically sell for $19,625–$38,761 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Kleinschmidt work on papers typically sell for $4,756–$8,610 (the middle half of 25 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 Paul Kleinschmidt painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kleinschmidt painting is $33,005. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Kleinschmidt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kleinschmidt painting is $189,126.

### What is the average price of a Paul Kleinschmidt print?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kleinschmidt print is $290. 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 Paul Kleinschmidt's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kleinschmidt print is $5,750.

### What is the average price of a Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper is $4,917. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Kleinschmidt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper is $19,080.

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Kleinschmidt painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Kleinschmidt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Kleinschmidt work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,078, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Kleinschmidt's auction record?

Paul Kleinschmidt's auction record is $189,126, set in 2011.

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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, “Paul Kleinschmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-kleinschmidt (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.