Wilhelm Schimmel (1817–1890)
Wilhelm Schimmel is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $18,755.
A work by Wilhelm Schimmel sold in 2026 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilhelm Schimmel on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Schimmel work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schimmel work is $18,755.
The median Wilhelm Schimmel sculpture sells for $8,400 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $8,400‡ | $314,500 | — | 2026-01-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,760–$17,250‡ | $6,325‡ | $101,600 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $314,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $101,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wilhelm Schimmel worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schimmel work is $18,755. The median Wilhelm Schimmel sculpture sells for $8,400 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Schimmel sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Schimmel sculpture is $8,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Wilhelm Schimmel's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Schimmel sculpture is $314,500.
What is Wilhelm Schimmel's auction record?
Wilhelm Schimmel's auction record is $314,500, set in 2010.
See the full Wilhelm Schimmel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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