Albert Alexander Smith (1896–1940)
What is Albert Alexander Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Albert Alexander Smith at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,079–$4,500, n=5). The auction record is $87,500 for My Bunk (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Bunk, 1940 | Oil on linen canvas | $87,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Spinning a Yarn, 1940 | Oil on linen canvas | $24,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2013 |
| 3 | Untitled (Madrid Street Scene), 1940 | Oil on canvas | $9,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2012 |
| 4 | Bilbas, Spain., 1940 | Oil on linen canvas | $9,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Water Sports (A Sunday Game in Courbevoie, France), 1940 | Oil on linen canvas | $7,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Baptism), circa 1930 | Watercolor | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Fishing off the Mediterranean Coast, 1940 | Oil on linen canvas | $4,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Au Bout du Marché (Nice, France), circa 1920s | Etching | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2014 |
| 2 | Market Place, Nice, 1940 | Etching on cream wove paper | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Temptation, 1940 | Lithograph | $2,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $9,375 |
| Prints | 9 | $2,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $9,488 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,040 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Alexander Smith is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,438. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Alexander Smith sold in 2025 for $7,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Alexander Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Alexander Smith work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Alexander Smith work is $2,438.
The median Albert Alexander Smith print sells for $2,000 across 13 lots.
The median Albert Alexander Smith painting sells for $9,488 across 6 lots.
The median Albert Alexander Smith work on paper sells for $5,500 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $2,000† | $3,000 | 81.3% | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 6 | $9,488 | $87,500 | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | — | 2024-09-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Albert Alexander Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $2,000 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $9,488, record $87,500. A typical Albert Alexander Smith painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,300–$2,438† | $2,000† | $3,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,375–$24,000 | $9,600 | $87,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $24,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,580† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Alexander Smith worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Alexander Smith work is $2,438. The median Albert Alexander Smith print sells for $2,000 across 13 lots. The median Albert Alexander Smith painting sells for $9,488 across 6 lots. The median Albert Alexander Smith work on paper sells for $5,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Albert Alexander Smith print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Alexander Smith print is $2,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Alexander Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Alexander Smith print is $3,000.
What is the average price of a small Albert Alexander Smith print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Alexander Smith print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Alexander Smith's auction record?
Albert Alexander Smith's auction record is $87,500, set in 2024.
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