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# De Cost Smith (1864–1939)

De Cost Smith is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $20,805.

A work by De Cost Smith sold in 2023 for $45,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a De Cost Smith work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a De Cost Smith work is $20,805.

The median De Cost Smith painting sells for $33,090 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $33,090 | $72,600 | 85.7% | 2023-07-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $72,600 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $55,575 |

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 De Cost Smith worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a De Cost Smith work is $20,805. The median De Cost Smith painting sells for $33,090 across 6 lots.

### What is De Cost Smith's auction record?

De Cost Smith's auction record is $72,600, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “De Cost Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/de-cost-smith (updated 2026-11-01).

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.