SCHMID, WILHELM (1892–1971)
SCHMID, WILHELM is a CH artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,411. 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 SCHMID, WILHELM sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $6,240 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHMID, WILHELM work is $2,411.
The median SCHMID, WILHELM painting sells for $4,021 across 28 lots.
The median SCHMID, WILHELM work on paper sells for $954 across 6 lots.
The median SCHMID, WILHELM sculpture sells for $1,947 across 1 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 | 31 | $4,021†‡ | $17,689‡ | 90.3% | 2024-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $954† | $3,043 | 50% | 2021-05-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,947† | $1,947† | — | 2006-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 16 | $1,805–$6,180†‡ | $2,456†‡ | $9,408† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,835–$10,792†‡ | $5,324†‡ | $17,689‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2014 | $17,689‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,691 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,043 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $1,947† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,575† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a SCHMID, WILHELM worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHMID, WILHELM work is $2,411. The median SCHMID, WILHELM painting sells for $4,021 across 28 lots. The median SCHMID, WILHELM work on paper sells for $954 across 6 lots. The median SCHMID, WILHELM sculpture sells for $1,947 across 1 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 SCHMID, WILHELM painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHMID, WILHELM painting is $4,021. 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 SCHMID, WILHELM's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHMID, WILHELM painting is $17,689. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a SCHMID, WILHELM work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHMID, WILHELM work on paper is $954. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHMID, WILHELM's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHMID, WILHELM work on paper is $3,043.
What is the average price of a small SCHMID, WILHELM painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small SCHMID, WILHELM painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,456, 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 the average price of a medium SCHMID, WILHELM painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHMID, WILHELM painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,324, 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 SCHMID, WILHELM's auction record?
SCHMID, WILHELM's auction record is $17,689, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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