Helmut Schmidt Kirstein ( 1909 - 1985 ) was a German painter. Helmut Schmidt Kirstein s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 140 USD for Blumenvase. in 2008 to 2400 USD for Stilleben mit Blumenvase in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.