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# 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “Wilhelm Schimmel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wilhelm-schimmel (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.