Carlton Alfred Smith (1853–1946)
Carlton Alfred Smith is a British (modern) artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,975. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carlton Alfred Smith sold in 2022 for $2,106, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlton Alfred Smith work is $1,975.
The median Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper sells for $1,454 across 20 lots.
The median Carlton Alfred Smith painting sells for $1,745 across 14 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 | 15 | $1,745†‡ | $12,042 | 93.3% | 2025-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,454†‡ | $28,235 | 83.3% | 2025-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,070–$2,285†‡ | $1,457†‡ | $3,323 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $910–$2,106†‡ | $1,366†‡ | $11,707 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,625–$7,668†‡ | $4,512†‡ | $28,235 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $28,235 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,042 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $11,707 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9,784 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlton Alfred Smith worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlton Alfred Smith work is $1,975. The median Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper sells for $1,454 across 20 lots. The median Carlton Alfred Smith painting sells for $1,745 across 14 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 Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper is $1,454. 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 Carlton Alfred Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper is $28,235.
What is the average price of a Carlton Alfred Smith painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlton Alfred Smith painting is $1,745. 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 Carlton Alfred Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlton Alfred Smith painting is $12,042.
What is the average price of a small Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlton Alfred Smith work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Carlton Alfred Smith painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlton Alfred Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,457, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Carlton Alfred Smith's auction record?
Carlton Alfred Smith's auction record is $28,235, set in 2006.
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