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# Toni Schneiders (1920–2006)

## What is Toni Schneiders’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Toni Schneiders at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,234 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,048–$2,340, n=6). The auction record is $3,473 for Hochwasser am Skutarisee, Jugoslawien (2018, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spiegelnde Scheiben (Reflecting panes), 1952 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,361 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Amorphe Strukturen im Eis, Bodensee, 1951 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,262 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Telegrafenmast, 1949 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,205 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Balkenschrift im Wasser, Fährhafen Mersburg, 1948 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,996 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Straßenecke in Frankfurt, 1950 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,992 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Schneefall in Savognin, Graubünden, 1980 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,859 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Jahresringe, 1959 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,682 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hochwasser am Skutarisee, Jugoslawien, 1971 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,473 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Wartende Frau, 1951 | Gelatin silver print, printed | $2,957 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Hamburg, Altona, 1950 | Vintage gelatin silver print on Leonar paper | $2,365 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 14 | $1,994 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,994 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Toni Schneiders is an artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,963. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Toni Schneiders sold in 2026 for $2,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Toni Schneiders work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toni Schneiders work is $1,963.

The median Toni Schneiders photograph sells for $1,992 across 49 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Toni Schneiders photographs typically sell for $1,393–$2,581 (the middle half of 48 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 94 | $1,992‡ | $5,492‡ | 52.1% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,409‡ | $5,492‡ | — | 2011-06-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $1,393–$2,581‡ | $1,978‡ | $5,492‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $5,492‡ |
| Photography | 2010 | $4,409‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Toni Schneiders worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toni Schneiders work is $1,963. The median Toni Schneiders photograph sells for $1,992 across 49 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Toni Schneiders photographs typically sell for $1,393–$2,581 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Toni Schneiders photograph?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toni Schneiders photograph is $1,992. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Toni Schneiders's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Toni Schneiders photograph is $5,492. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Toni Schneiders photograph?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toni Schneiders photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,978, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Toni Schneiders's auction record?

Toni Schneiders's auction record is $5,492, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Toni Schneiders auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/toni-schneiders (updated 2026-11-02).

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.