What is a Richard Schmid painting worth?
1934–2021 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 123 priced auction sales, works by Richard Schmid have sold for a median of $19,520Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $11,145Sign up free to see and $35,700Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $21,060Sign up free to see across 113 sales. In the last five years the median was $13,455Sign up free to see across 44 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Richard Schmid prices by medium
- Auction results
- 133
- Sold rate
- 92%
- Active at auction
- 2008–2026
- Median price
- $19.5kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $143kSign up free to see Nancy and the Swans, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 2016
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 113 | $12.1k–$38kSign up free to see | $21.1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2.6k–$21kSign up free to see | $6.3kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (68), Scottsdale Art Auction (41), Bonhams (17)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 3 | $2.5k–$8.4kSign up free to see | $3.6kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 93 | $9.9k–$30kSign up free to see | $19kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 27 | $17.6k–$46.8kSign up free to see | $27.2kSign up free to see |
Recent Richard Schmid sales
- Sandra, oil on panel — $1,300Sign up free to see, Vogt Auction, Aug 1, 2026
- Jody’s Friends, oil on canvas — $27,225Sign up free to see, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 25, 2026
- Untitled (Portrait), oil on board — $1,408Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- Untitled, oil on Masonite — $1,664Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- Morning Light, oil on Masonite — $6,650Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., Jun 30, 2026
- The Fainting Couch, Oil on linen on board — $10,200Sign up free to see, Scottsdale Art Auction, Apr 11, 2026
- Carrara Porches, Oil on canvas mounted to board — $27,000Sign up free to see, Scottsdale Art Auction, Apr 11, 2026
- Connecticut, Oil on board — $5,700Sign up free to see, Scottsdale Art Auction, Apr 11, 2026
Questions about Richard Schmid prices
What is a Richard Schmid painting worth?
Based on 123 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Richard Schmid have sold for a median of $19,520, and half of them sold between $11,145 and $35,700. For paintings alone the median is $21,060 (113 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Richard Schmid sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $142,800 for “Nancy and the Swans” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2016.
Which Richard Schmid medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $21,060 (113 sales).
How often do Richard Schmid works sell at auction?
92% of the 133 lots recorded between 2008 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Richard Schmid painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 133 auction results for Richard Schmid between 2008 and 2026, and 123 of them sold (92%).
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