> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-schmid · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Schmid auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-schmid (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.