SCHMIDT, PAUL (1912–1982)
SCHMIDT, PAUL is a French artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $245. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by SCHMIDT, PAUL sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $668 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View SCHMIDT, PAUL on OpeningBid →What is a SCHMIDT, PAUL work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHMIDT, PAUL work is $245.
The median SCHMIDT, PAUL painting sells for $278 across 41 lots.
The median SCHMIDT, PAUL work on paper sells for $16 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) SCHMIDT, PAUL paintings typically sell for $222–$537 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 43 | $278† | $1,455† | 95.3% | 2025-05-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16† | $16† | — | 2007-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $873† | $1,455† | — | 2015-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $82–$166† | $121† | $437† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $222–$537† | $376† | $1,455† |
† 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 | 2015 | $1,455† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $873† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $16† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a SCHMIDT, PAUL worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHMIDT, PAUL work is $245. The median SCHMIDT, PAUL painting sells for $278 across 41 lots. The median SCHMIDT, PAUL work on paper sells for $16 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) SCHMIDT, PAUL paintings typically sell for $222–$537 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a SCHMIDT, PAUL painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHMIDT, PAUL painting is $278. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHMIDT, PAUL's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHMIDT, PAUL painting is $1,455. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,455 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium SCHMIDT, PAUL painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHMIDT, PAUL painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is SCHMIDT, PAUL's auction record?
SCHMIDT, PAUL's auction record is $1,455, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,455 (buyer's premium not included).
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