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# SCHELLHAMMER, CARL (1894–1956)

SCHELLHAMMER, CARL is an artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $104. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by SCHELLHAMMER, CARL sold in 2014 for a hammer price of $112 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SCHELLHAMMER, CARL work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHELLHAMMER, CARL work is $104.

The median SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting sells for $108 across 14 lots.

The median SCHELLHAMMER, CARL work on paper sells for $91 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $108† | $323† | 82.4% | 2024-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $91† | $160† | — | 2015-11-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $72–$193† | $115† | $323† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $323† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $260† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $160† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $91† |

† 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 SCHELLHAMMER, CARL worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHELLHAMMER, CARL work is $104. The median SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting sells for $108 across 14 lots. The median SCHELLHAMMER, CARL work on paper sells for $91 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting is $108. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHELLHAMMER, CARL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting is $323. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $323 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHELLHAMMER, CARL painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHELLHAMMER, CARL's auction record?

SCHELLHAMMER, CARL's auction record is $323, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $323 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “SCHELLHAMMER, CARL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schellhammer-carl (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.