Richard Schmid (1934–2021)
Richard Schmid is an American artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $22,990. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Schmid sold in 2024 for $60,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Schmid on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Schmid work worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Schmid work is $22,990.
The median Richard Schmid painting sells for $21,060 across 49 lots.
The median Richard Schmid work on paper sells for $3,749 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Schmid paintings typically sell for $12,595–$47,600 (the middle half of 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $21,060 | $142,800 | — | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,749† | $24,200 | — | 2022-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $121,000 | $142,800 | — | 2022-07-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $12,595–$47,600 | $21,060 | $142,800 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $142,800 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $121,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $24,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,868 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Schmid worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Schmid work is $22,990. The median Richard Schmid painting sells for $21,060 across 49 lots. The median Richard Schmid work on paper sells for $3,749 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Schmid paintings typically sell for $12,595–$47,600 (the middle half of 47 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 Richard Schmid painting?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Schmid painting is $21,060.
What is Richard Schmid's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Schmid painting is $142,800.
What is the average price of a small Richard Schmid painting?
Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Schmid painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richard Schmid's auction record?
Richard Schmid's auction record is $142,800, set in 2016.
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