Wilhelm Schimmel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Wilhelm Schimmel Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 27, 2024
Wilhelm Schimmel, spread winged eagle
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890) carved and painted spread winged eagle mounted on a twig stand, 7" h., 9 7/8" w. Provenance: The Collection of Walter Pyle Smith & Jeannette Chaffee Smith. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 27, 2024
Rare Wilhelm Schimmel spread winged eagle
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Rare Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890) carved and painted spread winged eagle retaining a vibrant original surface, 6 3/4" h., 12 3/4" w. Provenance: The Collection of Walter Pyle Smith & Jeannette Chaffee Smith. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 25, 2024
Wilhelm Schimmel, carved spread winged eagle
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted spread winged eagle retaining its original polychrome decoration. Few examples by Schimmel retain such a dynamic painted surface. Along with its impressive size it makes this an outstanding example of his work, 8 1/2" h., 16" w. Provenance: the collection of Albion P. Fenderson, Modesto, California. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 17, 2024
Wilhelm Schimmel, carved and painted eaglet
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted eaglet, 6 3/8" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 17, 2024
Wilhelm Schimmel, carved and painted rooster
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster, 6 1/2" h. Provenance: Christie's, The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. George W. Scott Jr., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1994, lot 552. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Apr. 18, 2024
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted eagle
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted eagle, 4 1/4" h. Provenance: Naomi Wood Trust, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Oct. 19, 2023
Wilhelm Schimmel Carved Eagle
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Wilhelm Schimmel Carved Eagle. Wilhelm Schimmel 1817 - 1890 was a German immigrant wood carver that arrived in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley in the 1860s. Schimmel traded his work for lodging and food within the German and Scotch-Irish community. Schimmel used a folding pocket knife to whittle wood into dramatic sculptures. Schimmel was a pugilist drunkard that found himself spending a year in jail in 1869 for Assault with Intent to Kill and Assault and Battery. His student Aaron Mountz continued carving into the early 20th century. The spread wing eagle measures 16 inches tall by 18 3/8 inches wide by 11 3/8 inches long. The base is 5 3/8 inches wide by 5.5 inches long.
Blue Box Auction Gallery
Oct. 06, 2023
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted rooster
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania, 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster, 5" h. Provenance: Sotheby's, October 24, 1986, lot 243. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Aug. 26, 2023
WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PA/GERMANY, 1817-1890) FOLK ART ROOSTER
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Large Carved and Polychrome Painted Standing Rooster, by German-born itinerant artist Wilhelm Schimmel, the textured body and legs executed in his distinctive cross-hatched carving style, retaining its original untouched surface, 18 3/4" high, 12 1/4" x 4 1/2". Hardly noticeable old repair to neck, small edge chips, surface wear. Few roosters of this size by Schimmel are known.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 21, 2023
Wilhelm Schimmel-Carved Eagle
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) - Eagle. Carved wood with original paint. Pennsylvania. Circa 1870. Provenance: David Wheatcroft. H 5" W 8". Condition: Original condition. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/mftr5uuughf16pxxjglal/h?dl=0&rlkey=017b9lti6zw4erx6bnju94ay8
New England Auctions
May. 05, 2023
Wilhelm Schimmel, spread winged eagle on perch
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted spread winged eagle on perch, retaining its original polychrome surface, 7 3/4" h. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey; John Gordon. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Feb. 25, 2023
WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PA/GERMANY, 1817-1890) FOLK ART ROOSTER
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Large Carved and Polychrome Painted Standing Rooster, by German-born itinerant artist Wilhelm Schimmel, the textured body and legs executed in his distinctive cross-hatched carving style, retaining its original untouched surface, 18 3/4" high, 12 1/4" x 4 1/2". Hardly noticeable old repair to neck, small edge chips, surface wear. Few roosters of this size by Schimmel are known.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 20, 2023
A CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD SPREAD-WINGED EAGLE ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (1817-1890), CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Est: $15,000 - $30,000
A CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD SPREAD-WINGED EAGLE ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (1817-1890), CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY 12 in. high, 16 1/2 in. wide, 7 in. deep Read more
Christie's
Jun. 09, 2022
Wilhelm Schimmel carved spread winged eagle
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted spread winged eagle, retaining its original polychrome surface with an unusual gilt body, 6 1/4" h., 8 1/4" w. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 20, 2022
A CARVED AND PAINTED PINE PARROT ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (1817-1890)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
A CARVED AND PAINTED PINE PARROT ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (1817-1890), CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, 7 in. high
Christie's
Jan. 14, 2022
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted rooster
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster, 7" h. Provenance: Robert Burkhart, Monterrey, Pennsylvania, 1979; A central Pennsylvania collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 14, 2022
Wilhelm Schimmel rare figure of a tiger
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817 - 1890), rare large carved and painted pine figure of a tiger devouring a soldier, the jagged-toothed tiger is holding an unfortunate victim in his jaws, 5 1/2" h. x 10 1/2" l. The hapless human was Hector Sutherland Munro, who was hunting on Saugur Island in West Bengal in 1793. The subject matter is unique as this is atypical of Schimmel, whose art was typically of local animals and pets. This horrific event fascinated people both in Europe and America. The Sultan of Mysore, who had little love of the British, celebrated the event by having a life-size tiger devouring Munro built with mechanical devices to simulate screams and roars. This device is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Staffordshire potteries produced pearlware figures to commemorate the event. It is most likely that Schimmel saw one of these representations somewhere in his travels of rural Pennsylvania, and desired to duplicate the figure in his unique manner. The present tail is a faithful replacement. Provenance: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, Sotheby's, New York, October 28 & 29, 2004, private collector. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Nov. 18, 2021
WILHELM SCHIMMEL (CUMBERLAND VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA, 1817-1890) FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED PINE EAGLET FIGURE
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WILHELM SCHIMMEL (CUMBERLAND VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA, 1817-1890) FOLK ART CARVED AND PAINTED PINE EAGLET FIGURE, a fine example with characteristic angular features. Retains vivid original polychrome surface.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel rooster stocking stuffer
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster stocking stuffer, retaining its original polychrome surface, 2 7/8" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted eaglet
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted eaglet, retaining its original polychrome surface, 5 1/4" h. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel spread winged eagle
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted spread winged eagle on perch, retaining its original polychrome surface, 7 3/4" h. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey; John Gordon. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted standing dog
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted standing dog, retaining its original white and black spotted surface, 2 3/4" h., 5" w. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey; Gary Cole Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted rooster
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster, retaining its original polychrome surface, 4 3/4" h. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey; Gary Cole, 1975. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted rooster
Est: $3,000 - $6,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster on perch, retaining its original polychrome surface, 4 3/4" h. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey; Gary Cole, 1975.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 30, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel spread winged eagle
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted spread winged eagle, retaining its original polychrome surface, 9" h., 13 1/4" w. Provenance: Estate of Dr. John A. Ferrara, Westfield, New Jersey.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 21, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted squirrel
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817 - 1890), large carved and painted squirrel, retaining its original vibrant red surface, 4" h. Pictured in Shared Legacy. Provenance: An important American collection; Pook & Pook, June 20, 2009, lot 267. Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 21, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted rooster
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), large carved and painted rooster, retaining its original untouched polychrome surface, 8 1/2" h. Few roosters of this size by Schimmel are known. Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 28, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted rooster
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted rooster, 6 5/8" h. Provenance: A New York estate. In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 28, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel small carved and painted spaniel
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), small carved and painted spaniel, 2 1/2" h., 4 1/8" w. Provenance Pook & Pook, January 12, 2013, lot 353; A Pennsylvania collector. In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 28, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and polychrome eaglet
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania 1817-1890), small carved and polychrome eaglet, 3" h. Provenance: A Cental Pennsylvania collection. In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 28, 2021
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and polychrome rooster
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and polychrome decorated rooster, 4 3/4" h. Provenance: Pook & Pook, November 11, 2011, lot 39; A Pennsylvania collector. In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Oct. 31, 2020
WILHELM SCHIMMEL Handcarved Painted Folk Art 16.75 Wingspan Pine American Eagle
Est: $12,000 - $16,000
Historic Americana Wilhelm Schimmel Hand-Carved & Painted American Eagle Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Hand-carved and Painted Pine patriotic American Spread Wing Eagle, attributed to German-born wood carver of Cumberland Valley, PA., Large 16.75" Wingspan, Very Fine. This authentic Hand-carved Pine and Painted American Eagle, measures 9.5" tall with a 4" wide base and large approximately 16.75" wide wingspan. being hand-painted in muted red, green, tan, and brown colors with some natural wood still apparent as intended. This impressive larger size Schimmel atributed American Eagle is unsigned as always, in pleasing condition with some minor handling, a 1" chip of the outer wood of its base hidden from view in back with some light rub to its highpoints of the head and breast. The Eagle's mouth and break are sharply carved and distinctive, as made. Prior Wilhelm Schimmel carved examples we have offered include EAHA Auction, February 14, 2009, Lot 546, a small 5.5" tall Eagle which brought $5,605 and a carved Rooster, measuring 7" tall which sold for $7,000 purchased from our online Early American History Store in 2013. In October 2018 a Midwest auction house sold a smaller near identical Schimmel attributed carved Eagle measuring 5" tall with a 8" wingspan, which hammered at $7,500 (having having some paint loss and old putty added to the wing joints). A rare large Wilhelm Schimmel Hand-carved American Eagle, considered a "key" example in museum quality which have greatly appreciated in collector market value in recent years. William Schimmel was a German-born wood carver who tramped through the Cumberland Valley near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, often staying in jails and almshouses. His only occupation was carving heads of animals out of soft pine, which he would sell for a few pennies each. Reportedly he had a very surly disposition. He became the first of four important Cumberland County carvers, specializing in large, dramatic, colorful eagles. Schimmel's eagles have both smooth and crosshatched bodies, and many of his carvings are on display at the Winterthur Museum and the Cumberland County Historical Society. (Source: Sotheby's New York.) The American Eagle was a favorite theme for carvers, including one of the most noted Folk sculptors of the 19th century, Wilhelm (1817-1890). Schimmel's Eagles vary in size from mere inches to several feet. Eagles were his signature pieces, but Schimmel is also known for representations of other animals such as roosters, parrots and lions.
Early American History Auctions
Oct. 10, 2020
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted eaglet on nes
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted eaglet on nest, retaining its original polychrome surface, 7" h. This is a very rare form for Schimmel, with only a few known. Provenance: The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Bissell, Jr.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Oct. 10, 2020
Wilhelm Schimmel carved and painted eagle
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Wilhelm Schimmel (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania 1817-1890), carved and painted spread winged eagle, retaining its original polychrome surface with an old darkened varnish over top, 8 1/4" h., 17 1/2" w. Provenance: The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. George P. Bissell, Jr.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 15, 2020
Small Dog, Attributed to Schimmel
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
Carved and painted black spotted yellow dog on a green plinth. Attributed to Wilhem Schimmel (1817-1890) Original surface, Cumberland Valley, Pa. 5” H x 7.5” W x 2” D
Faraway Auctions
Nov. 23, 2018
FOLK ART EAGLE ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PENNSYLVANIA, 1817-1890).
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FOLK ART EAGLE ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PENNSYLVANIA, 1817-1890). Wooden carved eagle with original yellow, red and black paint. Good dry surface. 6.25"h. 10.75"w. Purchased from the descendants of Bea Fisher of Youngwood, Pennsylvania. Ex Charles Miller (Pennsylvania).
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 23, 2018
FOLK ART EAGLE ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PENNSYLVANIA, 1817-1890).
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
FOLK ART EAGLE ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (PENNSYLVANIA, 1817-1890). Wooden carved eagle with original red and black paint with yellow. Good dry surface. 6.25"h. 9.5"w. Ex Michael Goyda (Pennsylvania). Included is a 1982 note stating the eagle belonged to Mary S. Schue, Gardner's Pennsylvania and handed down to Sharon Mason, and a letter from Milton E. Flower, author of "Wilhelm Schimmel and Aaron Mountz Wood Carvers".
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted figure of a soldier in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th century
Est: $500 - $800
Carved and painted figure of a soldier in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century H: 11 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted figure of a squirrel eating a nut in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Carved and painted figure of a squirrel eating a nut in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century H: 7 1/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted eagle with American flags and shield in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th ce...
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carved and painted eagle with American flags and shield in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century H: 9 in. W: 10 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted fenced garden with animals, tree and man in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), signed and dated "Robert...
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carved and painted fenced garden with animals, tree and man in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) signed and dated "Robert Stauffer 1993" With a parrot-form gate. H: 7 in. W: 14 1/8 in. D: 9 1/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted fenced garden with rooster and squirrel in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th...
Est: $700 - $900
Carved and painted fenced garden with rooster and squirrel in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century H: 9 1/4 in. W: 8 7/8 in. D: 7 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted parrot perched on a sphere in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th century
Est: $500 - $700
Carved and painted parrot perched on a sphere in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century Incised on base, "Robert Stauffer." H: 9 3/4 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Group of eight small carved and painted animals in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th century
Est: $800 - $1,200
Group of eight small carved and painted animals in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century Three signed, "Robert Stauffer" on undersides, including dogs, lions, a parrot and a seated man with a dog. H: 4 in. L: 6 in. (largest)
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2018
Carved and painted figure of a standing poodle in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890), Robert Stauffer, late 20th century
Est: $400 - $600
Carved and painted figure of a standing poodle in the manner of Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890) Robert Stauffer, late 20th century Signed in graphite, "Robert Stauffer." H: 6 in. W: 11 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 21, 2018
RARE CARVED AND PAINTED PINE SQUIRREL EATING A NUT, WILHELM SCHIMMEL (1817-1890), CUMBERLAND VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1880 |
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
upright figure of squirrel with cross hatched tail, seated on a green painted mound.
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2018
CARVED AND POLYCHROME PAINT DECORATED PINE SPREAD WING EAGLE, ATTRIBUTED TO WILHELM SCHIMMEL (1817-1890), CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1870 |
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
Large broad-breasted figure of an American eagle with inset wings, the body, wings, feet, and tail, covered in deeply carved cross-hatching; Some separation of the wings from the body with minor losses to gesso.
Sotheby's
Jan. 13, 2018
Schimmel Folk Art Carved & Painted Figure of Rooster.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
19th Century Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure of Rooster. (Attributed to Wilhelm Schimmel 1817-1890 Cumberland Valley, PA). Yellow, black and red on green mound base original paint decoration. 3"h. Condition: Good with wear and chips to tail.
Conestoga Auction Co.