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

# Rigo Schmidt (b. 1974)

Rigo Schmidt is an artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $716. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rigo Schmidt is recorded as sold in 2020 for $1,170; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rigo Schmidt work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rigo Schmidt work is $716.

The median Rigo Schmidt painting sells for $757 across 23 lots.

The median Rigo Schmidt work on paper sells for $515 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $757‡ | $2,768 | 65.7% | 2022-02-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $515 | $693 | — | — |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $535–$904‡ | $725‡ | $2,768 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $738–$1,538‡ | $1,170‡ | $1,538 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $1,170‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $617‡ |

‡ 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 Rigo Schmidt worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rigo Schmidt work is $716. The median Rigo Schmidt painting sells for $757 across 23 lots. The median Rigo Schmidt work on paper sells for $515 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rigo Schmidt painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rigo Schmidt painting is $757. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rigo Schmidt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rigo Schmidt painting is $2,768.

### What is the average price of a small Rigo Schmidt painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rigo Schmidt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Rigo Schmidt's auction record is $2,768.

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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, “Rigo Schmidt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rigo-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.