Chris Smith (b. 1951)
What is Chris Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Chris Smith at 11 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,475 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,552–$7,836, n=8). The auction record is $50,580 for Ali and The Beatles (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali and The Beatles | Gelatin silver print, mounted | $17,048 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Ali and The Beatles, 1964 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,066 | Phillips | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Headguard, 1971 | Gelatin silver print | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali and The Beatles, 1964 | Cartes-de-visite | $50,580 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 2 | Ali and the Beatles, 1964 | Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board | $42,321 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | Ali and The Beatles, 1964 | Silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board | $34,968 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Ali and The Beatles, 1964 | Silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board | $34,918 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 5 | Ali and The Beatles, 1964 | Cartes-de-visite | $30,541 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 6 | Ali and The Beatles, 1964 | Cartes-de-visite | $28,334 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 7 | Ali & The Beatles, 2022 | Cartes-de-visite | $16,510 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $7,800 |
| Photographs | 25 | $6,430 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $10,303 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,630 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Chris Smith is a British (modern) artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $6,093. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Chris Smith sold in 2026 for $17,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Chris Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Chris Smith work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Smith work is $6,093.
The median Chris Smith photograph sells for $7,272 across 31 lots.
The median Chris Smith print sells for $3,082 across 5 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Chris Smith photographs typically sell for $7,416–$28,886 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $3,082 | $6,093 | — | 2025-02-19 |
| Photography | 34 | $7,272‡ | $50,580 | 91.2% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $38,645 | $50,580 | — | 2023-05-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $510–$1,809‡ | $742‡ | $2,110‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,049–$3,750 | $2,178 | $5,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $7,416–$28,886 | $12,600 | $50,580 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $50,580 |
| Photography | 2020 | $42,321 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,093 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,619 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chris Smith worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Smith work is $6,093. The median Chris Smith photograph sells for $7,272 across 31 lots. The median Chris Smith print sells for $3,082 across 5 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Chris Smith photographs typically sell for $7,416–$28,886 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Chris Smith photograph?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Smith photograph is $7,272. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chris Smith's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Smith photograph is $50,580.
What is the average price of a large Chris Smith photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chris Smith photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Chris Smith's auction record?
Chris Smith's auction record is $50,580, set in 2023.
See the full Chris Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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