> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/denis-smith · updated 2026-11-03

# Denis Smith (b. 1954)

Denis Smith is a Haitian artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Denis Smith sold in 2026 for $1,909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Denis Smith work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denis Smith work is $350.

The median Denis Smith painting sells for $400 across 18 lots.

The median Denis Smith work on paper sells for $450 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $400† | $1,909 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $450† | $550† | — | 2025-10-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $275–$475† | $400† | $1,909 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,909 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $600† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $550† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $350† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Denis Smith worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denis Smith work is $350. The median Denis Smith painting sells for $400 across 18 lots. The median Denis Smith work on paper sells for $450 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Denis Smith painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denis Smith painting is $400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Denis Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Denis Smith painting is $1,909.

### What is the average price of a medium Denis Smith painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Denis Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Denis Smith's auction record?

Denis Smith's auction record is $1,909, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Denis Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/denis-smith (updated 2026-11-03).

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.