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

# 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “SCHMIDT, PAUL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schmidt-paul (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.