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# Wilhelm Schmurr (1878–1959)

Wilhelm Schmurr is a German artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $879. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Schmurr is recorded as sold in 2015 for $2,751; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Schmurr work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schmurr work is $879.

The median Wilhelm Schmurr painting sells for $946 across 11 lots.

The median Wilhelm Schmurr work on paper sells for $431 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $946‡ | $5,609‡ | 55% | 2024-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $431‡ | $2,219‡ | 80% | 2023-03-29 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $547–$2,536‡ | $1,161‡ | $5,609‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,609‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,252‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,219‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $541‡ |

‡ 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 Wilhelm Schmurr worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Schmurr work is $879. The median Wilhelm Schmurr painting sells for $946 across 11 lots. The median Wilhelm Schmurr work on paper sells for $431 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Wilhelm Schmurr painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Schmurr painting is $946. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Schmurr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Schmurr painting is $5,609. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Wilhelm Schmurr's auction record?

Wilhelm Schmurr's auction record is $5,609, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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