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# Charles L.A. Smith (1871–1937)

Charles L.A. Smith is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,070.

A work by Charles L.A. Smith sold in 2013 for $2,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles L.A. Smith work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles L.A. Smith work is $2,070.

The median Charles L.A. Smith painting sells for $2,012 across 8 lots.

The median Charles L.A. Smith work on paper sells for $2,185 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $2,012 | $3,062 | 57.1% | 2019-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,185 | $2,185 | 50% | 2007-10-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $844–$2,649 | $1,840 | $3,062 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,062 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,185 |

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 Charles L.A. Smith worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles L.A. Smith work is $2,070. The median Charles L.A. Smith painting sells for $2,012 across 8 lots. The median Charles L.A. Smith work on paper sells for $2,185 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Charles L.A. Smith painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles L.A. Smith painting is $2,012.

### What is Charles L.A. Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles L.A. Smith painting is $3,062.

### What is Charles L.A. Smith's auction record?

Charles L.A. Smith's auction record is $3,062, set in 2011.

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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.