George Schmidt Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George Schmidt Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 18, 2024
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice"
Est: $800 - $1,200
† George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice", ca. 1991 oil on canvas signed lower right. Framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 04, 2023
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Atrium Flanked by Lions," H.- 36 in., W.- 24 in., Framed H.- 40 in., W.- 27 5/8 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
† George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Atrium Flanked by Lions," oil on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a giltwood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 04, 2023
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Tempietto of Diana in the Villa," H.- 36 in., W.- 24 in., Framed H.- 39 3/4 in., W.- 27 3/4 in.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
† George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Tempietto of Diana in the Villa," acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, presented in a giltwood frame,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 14, 2023
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice", ca. 1991 oil on canvas signed lower right. Framed. 20" x 16", framed 22-1/4" x 18-1/4" Provenance: Estate of Thomas B. Lemann, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 22, 2023
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Green Jockey: Racing Horse Series",
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Green Jockey: Racing Horse Series", 2006 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left. Framed. 30" x 40", framed 35" x 45" Provenance: Jean Bragg Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana. Notes: Born and raised in New Orleans, George Schmidt embodies both an artist and jazz musician. A student of John Clemmer, Robert Heldner and Pat Trivigno, he studied art at Tulane University's Architecture School and Newcomb College. Schmidt found inspiration in the history and culture of the city. In 2006, he focused his attention on the New Orleans Fair Ground Racecourse and horse racing. Always maintaining elements of realism, he used expressive brushwork in the painting "Green Jockey" to convey the momentum of the pending horse race.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2022
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Coronation of the King and Queen of Rex"
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Coronation of the King and Queen of Rex" oil on canvas signed lower right. Framed. 15" x 20", framed 17-5/8" x 22-5/8"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Oct. 08, 2022
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Carnival Ball"
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Carnival Ball" oil on linen signed lower left. Framed. 24" x 16", framed 27-1/2" x 19-1/2" Provenance: George Schmidt Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana; Collection of Dr. Nia Terezakis, New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 15, 2022
†George Schmidt (1944, New Orleans), Pair of (Storyville) Etchings, "The Oyster Dance, Storyville," 1989, etching on paper, editioned..
Est: $400 - $600
George Schmidt (1944, New Orleans), Pair of (Storyville) Etchings, "The Oyster Dance, Storyville," 1989, etching on paper, editioned 13/50, signed and dated in pencil lower right margin, editioned in pencil on bottom, titled in pencil lower left margin, presented in and "The Naked Dance," 1989, etching on paper, editioned 13/50, signed and dated in pencil lower right, editioned in pencil on bottom middle, titled in pencil lower left, both presented in matching gilt and gesso frames with white matting, H.- 9 3/4 in., W.- 14 1/8 in., Framed H.- 18 1/4 in., W.- 22 in. (2 Pcs.)
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jun. 25, 2022
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Flowers", oil on canvas, signed lower left, 71 1/2 in. x 56 7/8 in., framed.
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Jun. 25, 2022
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Nick LaRocca at the Corner of Canal and Royal, New Orleans, 1915", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 48 in. x 60 in., framed. Note: Celebrated local artist George Schmidt is known for his playful depictions of New Orleans’ cultural moments – both contemporary and historical. In his paintings of the past, he “recasts historic events or famous paintings with his own visual irony and playfulness.” The painting on offer here is from Schmidt’s “A History of New Orleans Jazz” series. Famed traditional jazz musician Nick LaRocca is depicted playing in “Papa” Jack Laine’s Reliance Band to an attentive crowd from the back of a bandwagon, while promoting a prizefight between local featherweight Peter Herman and Eddie Coulon as indicated by the scattered flyers littering the ground. LaRocca’s performance so impressed Chicago club owner, Harry James, he invited him to play at his Booster’s Club in the Windy City. This important day in December 1915 is regarded as one of the cultural cornerstones in the history of jazz, as it is emblematic of the soon-to-be widespread proliferation of New Orleans jazz throughout the country and world. The composition is compelling and dynamic, and Schmidt’s training in architecture at Tulane University is evident in the crisp perspective of the French Quarter buildings at the Royal and Canal streets intersection. The sharp lines direct the viewer to witness and partake this important day in musical history. Ref.: “George Schmidt.” 64 Parishes. Sept. 12, 2012. https://64parishes.org. Accessed Oct. 15, 2019. Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt. Lafayette: Paul and Lulu Hilliard University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2012.
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Jan. 21, 2022
George Schmidt (1944-, New Orleans), "The Annunciation," 1999, color monotype on paper, pencil signed and dated lower right, titled...
Est: $200 - $400
George Schmidt (1944-, New Orleans), "The Annunciation," 1999, color monotype on paper, pencil signed and dated lower right, titled in pencil lower left and numbered 1/1 in pencil bottom middle, presented in a silvered frame, H.- 13 1/8 in., W.- 10 1/8 in. Framed- H.- 33 1/2 in., W.- 27 1/2 in. Provenance: The Estate of Lisa Montgomery, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 22, 2020
George Schmidt (1944- , New Orleans), "Artist's Palette," 2001, signed and dated center, unframed, H.- 26 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/4 in.
Est: $300 - $500
George Schmidt (1944- , New Orleans), "Artist's Palette," 2001, signed and dated center, unframed, H.- 26 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 24, 2019
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Rex Court", oil on canvas, signed lower right, 81 in. x 122 in., unframed. (4 pcs.) Note: Local artist George Schmidt is known for his playful depictions of New Orleans cultural moments, both contemporary and historical. In his paintings of the past, he recasts historic events or famous paintings with his own visual irony and playfulness. These qualities resonate in his more recent works as well, and his keen eye for satire and social commentary is evident in the lot on offer herea monumental painting of the Rex court that transcends time and maintains cultural relevance. Ref.: George Schmidt. 64 Parishes. Sept. 12, 2012. https://64parishes.org. Accessed Oct. 15, 2019.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 17, 2019
George Schmidt (1944- , New Orleans), "Artist's Palette," 2001, signed and dated center, unframed, H.- 26 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/4 in.
Est: $700 - $900
George Schmidt (1944- , New Orleans), "Artist's Palette," 2001, signed and dated center, unframed, H.- 26 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jul. 20, 2019
George Schmidt (1944- , New Orleans), "Artist's Palette," 2001, signed and dated center, unframed, H.- 26 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/4 in.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
George Schmidt (1944- , New Orleans), "Artist's Palette," 2001, signed and dated center, unframed, H.- 26 1/2 in., W.- 17 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jul. 14, 2018
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Edwin Edwards Trial Scene", 1985, charcoal on paper, signed and dated lower right, 22 in. x 30 in., framed
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Jul. 14, 2018
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Mardi Gras Scene", 2004, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 21 1/2 in. x 16 in., framed. Provenance: Estate of D. Clive Hardy, New Orleans
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May. 20, 2018
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $250 - $350
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "The Annunciation", 1999, color monotype on paper, pencil-signed, titled, dated and numbered "1/1" lower margin, sight 13 in. x 10 1/4 in., framed
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May. 19, 2018
†George Schmidt (1944-, New Orleans), "Study for Self Portrait with King and Queen of Carnival," graphite, signed lower right, presen..
Est: $250 - $350
George Schmidt (1944-, New Orleans), "Study for Self Portrait with King and Queen of Carnival," graphite, signed lower right, presented in a gold metal frame; and "Seated Man," pencil dedicated "To Mike on his one hundred eighth Birthday-George," presented in a giltwood frame, Study- H.- 13 5/8 in., W.- 13 1/8 in., Man- H.- 19 in., W.- 27 in. (2 Pcs.) Provenance: Private Collection of a local Antiquarian, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Jan. 28, 2018
George Schmidt, (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "The Body of Dr. Weiss", oil on canvas, 12" x 18", framed 15-1/2" x 21-1/2"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "The Body of Dr. Weiss" oil on canvas signed lower left, titled en verso canvas. Framed. 12" x 18", framed 15-1/2" x 21-1/2"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 18, 2017
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $500 - $800
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "The Annunciation", 1999, color monotype on paper, pencil-signed, titled, dated and numbered "1/1" lower margin, sight 13 in. x 10 1/4 in., framed
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Sep. 10, 2017
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $800 - $1,200
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Study for Portrait of Henri Schindler", oil on board, signed lower right, 12 in. x 10 in., framed. Provenance: Collection of Henry Schindler
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Mar. 12, 2017
George Schmidt (US/Louisiana, b. 1944)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Wrestlers", 1980, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 22" x 24". Framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jan. 29, 2017
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944)
Est: $400 - $700
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), "Cabaret Singer", 1987, oil over a print, pencil-signed and dated lower right, sight 6-1/8" x 8-7/8". Glazed, matted and framed.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Nov. 15, 2014
George Schmidt (1944-, New Orleans), "Study for 'Self Portrait with King and Queen of Carnival,' 20th c., graphite on paper, signed...
Est: $300 - $500
George Schmidt (1944-, New Orleans), "Study for 'Self Portrait with King and Queen of Carnival,' 20th c., graphite on paper, signed l.r., framed, H.- 13 5/8 in., W.- 13 1/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 15, 2014
†George Schmidt (1944- ), "Still Life of The Counter at Cafe du Monde," 1977, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., framed, H.- 18 in..
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
George Schmidt (1944- ), "Still Life of The Counter at Cafe du Monde," 1977, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., framed, H.- 18 in., W.- 24 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Dec. 07, 2013
†George Schmidt (1944- ), "Still Life of The Counter at Cafe du Monde," 1977, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., framed, H.- 18 in..
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
George Schmidt (1944- ), "Still Life of The Counter at Cafe du Monde," 1977, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., framed, H.- 18 in., W.- 24 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Sep. 14, 2013
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "New Orleans Street View with St. John the Baptist Church", 2005, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, "Le Mieux Galleries, New Orleans" label en verso, 44 in. x 30 in., framed Note: Built in 1868 and designed by architect Albert Diettel, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is located at 1139 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard (formerly Dryades Street). Starting Price: USD 2600
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Sep. 07, 2013
†George Schmidt (1944- ), "Still Life of The Counter at Cafe du Monde," 1977, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., framed, H.- 18 in..
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
George Schmidt (1944- ), "Still Life of The Counter at Cafe du Monde," 1977, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., framed, H.- 18 in., W.- 24 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 19, 2013
George Schmidt (1944-), "Rome," 1997, pair of black and white photographs, 1/25, pencil titled l.l. margin, pencil numbered lower ce...
Est: $200 - $400
George Schmidt (1944-), "Rome," 1997, pair of black and white photographs, 1/25, pencil titled l.l. margin, pencil numbered lower center margin, pencil signed l.r. margin, framed, H.- 13 3/8 in., W.- 9 1/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2013
†George Schmidt (1944-), "The Hyena Stomp," 1970, oil on canvas, signed l.r., framed, H.- 66 1/2 in., W.- 163 1/2 in. Note: According..
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Schmidt (1944-), "The Hyena Stomp," 1970, oil on canvas, signed l.r., framed, H.- 66 1/2 in., W.- 163 1/2 in. Note: According to the artist, this painting was done as a graduate student, and was inspired by Jelly Roll Morton's "Hyena Stomp," 1926.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
May. 18, 2013
†George Schmidt (1944-), "Degas Painting N. O. LA, 1872," 1999, print, artist's proof, so marked in pencil lower center margin, penci.
Est: $100 - $200
George Schmidt (1944-), "Degas Painting N. O. LA, 1872," 1999, print, artist's proof, so marked in pencil lower center margin, pencil titled l.l. margin, pencil signed and dated l.r. margin, verso with a presentation from the artist, framed, H.- 10 7/8 in., W.- 10 1/4 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Nov. 17, 2012
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Mother and Son", watercolor and charcoal with mixed media collage, signed lower right, sight 24 3/4 in. x 29 3/4 in., attractively framed Starting Bid: $700
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 07, 2012
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b.1944)
Est: $75,000 - $125,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b.1944), "The Battle of New Orleans", oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "George Schmidt 06", 40" x 181". Provenance: Private collection, New Orleans, Louisiana. Exhibited: "Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt", Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, January 21 through May 26, 2012. Reference: Paul and Lulu Hilliard University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Satire, Scandal, And Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt , Exhibition Catalogue, 2012, illustrated on page 55. George Schmidt is a painter of history, one who researches his subject matter meticulously and presents his viewer with the known facts, combined with wit and satire. The artist's attention to detail and accuracy are evident in his note about the painting: "I feel confident to claim without fear of contradiction that my painting is probably the most accurate portrayal at present. Thanks in large part to my friend Tim Pickles, an authority on the battle and author of a book entitled "New Orleans, 1815, I have attempted to depict the brevity of this battle accurately. The battle was fought at dawn during one of the coldest winters in memory. It was short in length and small in number of participants. It lasted only two hours with the climax lasting a mere 15 minutes. The British reported 2,037 casualties. Andrew Jackson reported only 13." The cinematic narrative style and grand scope of the canvas are appropriate for the heroic subject matter of the painting, which captures the event that effectively ended the war of 1812. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to offer this important work in our September, 2012 sale, befitting of the 200th anniversary of Louisiana statehood.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 12, 2012
George Schmidt (1944- ), "A Word," 1999, monotype, pencil titled l.l. margin, pencil dated and signed l.r. margin, as found, framed, H.- 9 3/8 in., W.- 6 1/8 in., from the collection of Dr. James W. Nelson.
Est: $300 - $500
George Schmidt (1944- ), "A Word," 1999, monotype, pencil titled l.l. margin, pencil dated and signed l.r. margin, as found, framed, H.- 9 3/8 in., W.- 6 1/8 in., from the collection of Dr. James W. Nelson.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 24, 2012
George Schmidt (1944- ), "Sacra Conversazione," 2009, oil on board, signed l.r., verso with original receipt and a photograph of the artist with the original large version of this work, framed, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 15 1/2 in., from the collection of
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
George Schmidt (1944- ), "Sacra Conversazione," 2009, oil on board, signed l.r., verso with original receipt and a photograph of the artist with the original large version of this work, framed, H.- 19 1/2 in., W.- 15 1/2 in., from the collection of Dr. James W. Nelson.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 11, 2009
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "The
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "The Pirate Lafitte Having Breakfast with the British", oil on canvas, signed lower left "Schmidt", 13" x 20". Presented in a custom-made triple-banded deep ebonized wood frame. In the words of the artist, Note: "This picture represents the meeting that was held in Barataria in 1814 between three British officers - two naval captains and a Royal Marine - and Jean Lafitte. The British fleet had entered the Gulf of Mexico and had come to negotiate with Lafitte to enlist his help in capturing New Orleans. Lafitte invited them to breakfast. The British had brought to Lafitte three offers: 1) a captaincy in the British navy, or 2) $25,000, or 3) if not agreeing to either of those offers, they would destroy his operations in the invasion. This image is based on two sources: the book "Lafitte the Pirate" by Lyle Saxon, and the letter that was sent by these naval officers to the British Admiralty in London describing the elaborateness of the breakfast and sumptuousness of the table setting. In this painting I have conflated two incidences in that far-off morning of 1814 - I have depicted Lafitte's men arriving at the breakfast and glaring angrily at the British, because in actuality when the British left the breakfast, Lafitte's men threw them into the calaboose, whereupon Lafitte ordered his men to release the British because they were their guests."
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Apr. 05, 2009
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944),
Est: $1,400 - $1,800
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), pair of color monotypes on heavy paper depicting horses and their riders, pencil signed and dated "George Schmidt '02", with artist's copyright lower right, inscribed in pencil lower left "Monotype", sight 9" x 11". Glazed, handsomely matted and presented in dark wood frames en suite.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 08, 2009
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Self Portrait with the King and Queen of Carnival", 1976, oil on canvas, 54" x 68", signed and dated lower right "G. Schmidt 76". Framed. Provenance: Blackamoor Antiques. Note: George Schmidt kindly
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Self Portrait with the King and Queen of Carnival", 1976, oil on canvas, 54" x 68", signed and dated lower right "G. Schmidt 76". Framed. Provenance: Blackamoor Antiques. Note: George Schmidt kindly shared his memories of this painting: "What this painting really is, is an elaborate self portrait. I am the figure in the white tie and tails with my hands up in the air, but I am also standing to the left in a mask and costume I bought on what was formerly Dryades Street, now Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. I must have been reading William Butler Yeats at the time. He had a theory that every artist wears a mask that reveals his true identity. One of my favorite artists is Diego Velazquez, and in this painting I pretended I was like him; a court painter and the rulers of this court are the King and Queen of Carnival. To the right you see Moon Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans. I just liked his face and for fun I put a moon in total eclipse above him. Why did I do it? It's like the naked man that jumped in a rose bush, it seemed like a good idea at the time!
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Feb. 07, 2009
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Self Portrait with the King and Queen of Carnival", 1976, oil on canvas, 54" x 68", signed and dated lower right "G. Schmidt 76". Framed. Provenance: Blackamoor Antiques. Note: George Schmidt kindly
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Self Portrait with the King and Queen of Carnival", 1976, oil on canvas, 54" x 68", signed and dated lower right "G. Schmidt 76". Framed. Provenance: Blackamoor Antiques. Note: George Schmidt kindly shared his memories of this painting: "What this painting really is, is an elaborate self portrait. I am the figure in the white tie and tails with my hands up in the air, but I am also standing to the left in a mask and costume I bought on what was formerly Dryades Street, now Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. I must have been reading William Butler Yeats at the time. He had a theory that every artist wears a mask that reveals his true identity. One of my favorite artists is Diego Velazquez, and in this painting I pretended I was like him; a court painter and the rulers of this court are the King and Queen of Carnival. To the right you see Moon Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans. I just liked his face and for fun I put a moon in total eclipse above him. Why did I do it? It's like the naked man that jumped in a rose bush, it seemed like a good idea at the time!
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Aug. 03, 2008
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944)
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944) "George Ohr Throwing Pots at the New Orleans Art Pottery Company, Baronne Street, New Orleans, 1889", oil on canvas, 2003, copyrighted, signed and dated lower left "George Schmidt '03", verso with gallery label "George Schmidt Gallery, New Orleans", 32-1/2" x 44-1/2". Presented in its original painted wood frame. Ex-collection: Dr. James W. Nelson, Gonzales, Louisiana.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 12, 2008
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944),
Est: $100 - $200
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Edgar Degas Painting 'Portrait in a Cotton Office', New Orleans, LA, 1872", etching, pencil-signed and titled, numbered 9/50, sight 11 in. x 10 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Sep. 30, 2007
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Self
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
George Schmidt (American/Louisiana, b. 1944) "Self Portrait with the King and Queen of Carnival", 1976, oil on canvas, 54" x 68", signed and dated lower right "G. Schmidt 76". Framed. George Schmidt kindly shared his memories of this painting: "What this painting really is, is an elaborate self portrait. I am the figure in the white tie and tails with my hands up in the air, but I am also standing to the left in a mask and costume I bought on what was formerly Dryades Street, now Oretha Castle Hayley Boulevard. I must have been reading William Butler Yeats at the time. He had a theory that every artist wears a mask that reveals his true identity. One of my favorite artists is Diego Velazquez, and in this painting I pretended I was like him; a court painter and the rulers of this court are the King and Queen of Carnival. To the right you see Moon Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans. I just liked his face and for fun I put a moon in total eclipse above him. Why did I do it? It's like the naked man that jumped in a rose bush, it seemed like a good idea at the time!"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jun. 09, 2007
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944),
Est: $500 - $700
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "Edgar Degas Painting 'Portrait in a Cotton Office', New Orleans, LA, 1872", etching, pencil-signed and titled, numbered 9/50, sight 11 in. x 10 1/2 in.
Neal Auction Company
Oct. 04, 2003
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "A Closer Walk with Pete (Fountain)", c.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
George Schmidt (American/New Orleans, b. 1944), "A Closer Walk with Pete (Fountain)", c. 1970, oil on canvassigned lower right, 20 in. x 20 in.
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