Karl Schmidt Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1890–1962

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Karl Schmidt watercolors have appeared at auction 8 times in ArtSell’s records between 2025 and 2026; 8 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $150Sign up free to see to $306Sign up free to see (median $238Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Crashing Waves, sold at Barridoff Auctions in April 2026 for $400Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Clars Auction Gallery (7) and Barridoff Auctions (1).

$400≈ £298≈ €342Sign uprecord priceCrashing WavesBarridoff Auctions8auction results2025–2026years recorded100%sold$238Sign up free to seemedian price

Karl Schmidt watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2025–2026
Price range
$150–$400Sign up free to see
Median price
$238Sign up free to see 8 sold
Most recent sale
$400Sign up free to see Apr 2026, Barridoff Auctions
Record sale
$400Sign up free to see 2026, Barridoff Auctions

Recent sales: Crashing Waves · Untitled (Coastal Scene) · Untitled (Coastal Scene with Flock of Sheep)

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Karl Schmidt watercolors: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2025–2026
Median price
$238Sign up free to see
Record price
$400Sign up free to see Crashing Waves, Barridoff Auctions, Apr 2026

Top auction houses: Clars Auction Gallery (7), Barridoff Auctions (1)

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  1. Crashing Waves by Karl Schmidt, Likely Monhegan, Watercolor and gouache on paper, sold Apr 2026
    Crashing Waves
    Watercolor · Paper
    9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 148
    $400≈ £298≈ €342HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  2. Untitled (Coastal Scene with Clouds) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold May 2025
    Untitled (Coastal Scene with Clouds), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 6556
    $250≈ £188≈ €223HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  3. Untitled (Coastal Scene with Flock of Sheep) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold May 2025
    Untitled (Coastal Scene with Flock of Sheep), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 6555
    $300≈ £226≈ €268HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Untitled (Coastal Scene) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold May 2025
    Untitled (Coastal Scene), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 6554
    $225≈ £169≈ €201HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  5. Untitled (Coastal Scene) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled (Coastal Scene), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 2450
    $150≈ £113≈ €132HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Untitled (Crashing Wave) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled (Crashing Wave), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 2453
    $325≈ £246≈ €286HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Untitled (Waves Off the Coast) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled (Waves Off the Coast), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 2452
    $150≈ £113≈ €132HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Untitled (Waves on the Rocks) by Karl Schmidt, 1923, watercolor, sold Apr 2025
    Untitled (Waves on the Rocks), 1923
    Watercolor
    Clars Auction Gallery · · Lot 2451
    $150≈ £113≈ €132HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clars Auction Gallery ↗

Questions about Karl Schmidt watercolors

How much is a Karl Schmidt watercolor worth?

Karl Schmidt watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $150 and $400, with a median of $238; half of the 8 priced sales were between $150 and $306. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Karl Schmidt watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $400 for “Crashing Waves”, sold at Barridoff Auctions in April 2026.

How much do Karl Schmidt watercolors sell for?

In the last five years the median was $238 across 8 sales. Over the whole record (2025–2026) the median is $238.

How often do Karl Schmidt watercolors sell at auction?

100% of the 8 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Karl Schmidt watercolors sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Clars Auction Gallery (7), Barridoff Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Karl Schmidt watercolor?

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