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# David Smyth (b. 1943)

David Smyth is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $900.

A work by David Smyth is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,157; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Smyth work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Smyth work is $900.

The median David Smyth work on paper sells for $381 across 3 lots.

The median David Smyth sculpture sells for $7,620 across 1 lots.

The median David Smyth painting sells for $2,115 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $2,115 | $2,115 | — | 2022-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $381 | $1,419 | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,620 | $7,620 | — | 2023-02-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $7,620 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $381 |

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 David Smyth worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Smyth work is $900. The median David Smyth work on paper sells for $381 across 3 lots. The median David Smyth sculpture sells for $7,620 across 1 lots. The median David Smyth painting sells for $2,115 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Smyth's auction record?

David Smyth's auction record is $7,620, set in 2023.

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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.