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# Peter Schmidt (1931–1980)

## What is Peter Schmidt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Peter Schmidt at 12 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $353 including buyer’s premium (middle half $317–$388, n=13). The auction record is $3,250 for Meyer Godchaux (1817-1873) and Rosine Kahn Godchaux (1834-1894) (2019, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meyer Godchaux (1817-1873) and Rosine Kahn Godchaux (1834-1894), 1829 | Oils on canvas | $3,250 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $1,106 | Sworders | Jan 2012 |
| 3 | Grey Green | Watercolour | $1,023 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 4 | Mid Grey | Watercolour and pen and black ink | $818 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 5 | Blue Circle | Oil on paper laid on board | $741 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Red Triangle | Oil on canvas | $617 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Flowing in the right Direction, 1971 | Farblithografie, koloriert | $509 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cycloid I, 1966 | Screenprint | $990 | Forum Auctions | Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Cycloid II; Cycloid VI, 1931 | Two serigraphs on cartridge | $679 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Cycloid II; Cycloid VI, 1966 | Two serigraphs on cartridge | $679 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $555 |
| Prints | 7 | $465 |
| Other | 6 | $353 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $317 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $494 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $353 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Schmidt is a British artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $353. 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 Peter Schmidt sold in 2026 for $741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Schmidt work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Schmidt work is $353.

The median Peter Schmidt work on paper sells for $322 across 12 lots.

The median Peter Schmidt print sells for $176 across 11 lots.

The median Peter Schmidt painting sells for $617 across 7 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 | 12 | $176†‡ | $990 | 91.7% | 2026-07-27 |
| Paintings | 7 | $617‡ | $1,106 | — | 2026-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $322‡ | $1,023 | 92.3% | 2026-07-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Peter Schmidt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $176 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $617, record $1,106. A typical Peter Schmidt painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $149–$487†‡ | $176†‡ | $990 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $414–$620‡ | $555‡ | $741 |

‡ 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 | $309–$353‡ | $317‡ | $353 |

‡ 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 | 2012 | $1,106 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,023 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $950† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $818 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $741 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Peter Schmidt worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Schmidt work is $353. The median Peter Schmidt work on paper sells for $322 across 12 lots. The median Peter Schmidt print sells for $176 across 11 lots. The median Peter Schmidt painting sells for $617 across 7 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 Peter Schmidt work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Schmidt work on paper is $322. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Peter Schmidt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Schmidt work on paper is $1,023.

### What is the average price of a Peter Schmidt print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Schmidt print is $176. 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 Peter Schmidt's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Schmidt print is $990.

### What is the average price of a medium Peter Schmidt print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Schmidt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $176, 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 Peter Schmidt's auction record?

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

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-schmidt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.