George Schmidt ( 1944 - ) is an American painter. George Schmidt s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1175 USD for Nudes Wrestling in 2005 to 12600 USD for George Ohr Throwing Pots at the New Orleans Art Pottery Company, Baronne Street, New Orleans, 1889 in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.