Brett James Smith (b. 1958)
Brett James Smith is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,330. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Brett James Smith is recorded as sold in 2026 for $11,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brett James Smith work is $8,330.
The median Brett James Smith painting sells for $4,750 across 15 lots.
The median Brett James Smith work on paper sells for $8,925 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $4,750† | $14,560 | 75% | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $8,925 | $9,520 | — | 2019-07-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,168–$12,565 | $8,915 | $14,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,750–$2,820† | $1,912† | $4,750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $14,560 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $14,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,330 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brett James Smith worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brett James Smith work is $8,330. The median Brett James Smith painting sells for $4,750 across 15 lots. The median Brett James Smith work on paper sells for $8,925 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Brett James Smith painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brett James Smith painting is $4,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Brett James Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Brett James Smith painting is $14,560.
What is Brett James Smith's auction record?
Brett James Smith's auction record is $21,280, set in 2007.
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