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# SCHMUTZ, WERNER (1910–2003)

SCHMUTZ, WERNER is a Swiss artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $175. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by SCHMUTZ, WERNER sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $381 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SCHMUTZ, WERNER work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHMUTZ, WERNER work is $175.

The median SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting sells for $220 across 31 lots.

The median SCHMUTZ, WERNER print sells for $64 across 5 lots.

The median SCHMUTZ, WERNER work on paper sells for $59 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) SCHMUTZ, WERNER paintings typically sell for $167–$379 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $64† | $90† | 71.4% | 2010-11-01 |
| Paintings | 49 | $220† | $2,996† | 63.3% | 2021-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $59† | $69† | — | 2023-11-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

SCHMUTZ, WERNER's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $64 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $220, record $2,996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,996 (buyer's premium not included). A typical SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $167–$379† | $229† | $2,996† |

† 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 | 2019 | $2,996† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $889† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $90† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $72† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $69† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $49† |

† 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 SCHMUTZ, WERNER worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SCHMUTZ, WERNER work is $175. The median SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting sells for $220 across 31 lots. The median SCHMUTZ, WERNER print sells for $64 across 5 lots. The median SCHMUTZ, WERNER work on paper sells for $59 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) SCHMUTZ, WERNER paintings typically sell for $167–$379 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting is $220. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHMUTZ, WERNER's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting is $2,996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,996 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium SCHMUTZ, WERNER painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $229, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is SCHMUTZ, WERNER's auction record?

SCHMUTZ, WERNER's auction record is $2,996, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,996 (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, “SCHMUTZ, WERNER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schmutz-werner (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.