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# Denzil Smith

Denzil Smith is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $880.

A work by Denzil Smith sold in 2008 for $1,014, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Denzil Smith work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denzil Smith work is $880.

The median Denzil Smith painting sells for $853 across 6 lots.

The median Denzil Smith print sells for $19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $19‡ | $19‡ | — | 2022-04-23 |
| Paintings | 7 | $853 | $2,970 | 85.7% | 2012-02-22 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Denzil Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $19. Paintings (7 lots) median $853, record $2,970. A typical Denzil Smith painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1990 | $2,970 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,014 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $19‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Denzil Smith worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denzil Smith work is $880. The median Denzil Smith painting sells for $853 across 6 lots. The median Denzil Smith print sells for $19 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Denzil Smith's auction record is $2,970, set in 1990.

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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.