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# Bob and Roberta Smith (b. 1963)

## What is Bob and Roberta Smith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Bob and Roberta Smith at 9 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $520–$1,302, n=9). The auction record is $19,858 for I Went to the Doctor (Diary Page) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Went to the Doctor (Diary Page), 2007 | Enamel on wooden board and found heart model, in three parts | $19,858 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | East is the New West....., 2007 | Enamel on wooden board | $11,584 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | 75% Optimism, 2005 | Signwriters paint on board | $11,000 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Thought Examination, 2006 | Hand-painted bronze | $9,929 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | I Believe in Georges Braque, 1963 | Painting | $6,004 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Art For Your World, 2021 | Acrylic on panel | $4,505 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | It doesn't matter, 2006 | Oil paint | $4,207 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 8 | Hoxton Electrovision, 2007 | Unique enamel painting, on found and assembled wooden panels | $3,469 | Phillips | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Look After My Cat, 1963 | Acrylic | $1,536 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Cabarse; Concrete Aubergene, 1997 | Painted concrete, wire | $1,320 | Wright | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,419 |
| Prints | 7 | $378 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,428 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $520 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bob and Roberta Smith is a British (modern) artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $781. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Bob and Roberta Smith sold in 2026 for $3,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bob and Roberta Smith work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob and Roberta Smith work is $781.

The median Bob and Roberta Smith print sells for $269 across 9 lots.

The median Bob and Roberta Smith painting sells for $1,536 across 9 lots.

The median Bob and Roberta Smith sculpture sells for $5,625 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $269‡ | $458 | 69.2% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,536 | $11,000 | 90% | 2025-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $634 | $634 | — | 2023-03-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $5,625 | $9,929 | — | 2026-03-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Bob and Roberta Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $269 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $1,536, record $11,000. A typical Bob and Roberta Smith painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $244–$407‡ | $378‡ | $458 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $714–$4,207 | $762 | $6,004 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $9,929 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $6,004 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $634 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $458 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $414 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bob and Roberta Smith worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bob and Roberta Smith work is $781. The median Bob and Roberta Smith print sells for $269 across 9 lots. The median Bob and Roberta Smith painting sells for $1,536 across 9 lots. The median Bob and Roberta Smith sculpture sells for $5,625 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Bob and Roberta Smith print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bob and Roberta Smith print is $269. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bob and Roberta Smith's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bob and Roberta Smith print is $458.

### What is Bob and Roberta Smith's auction record?

Bob and Roberta Smith's auction record is $19,858, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.