Derk Smit (1889–1985)
Derk Smit is a Dutch-American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Derk Smit sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $675 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Derk Smit on OpeningBid →What is a Derk Smit work worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derk Smit work is $600.
The median Derk Smit painting sells for $650 across 37 lots.
The median Derk Smit work on paper sells for $125 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Derk Smit paintings typically sell for $562–$1,450 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 38 | $650† | $6,500† | 97.4% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $125† | $150† | — | 2022-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,000† | $6,500† | — | 2019-10-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $214–$338† | $258† | $600† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $562–$1,450† | $800† | $6,500† |
† 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 | 2019 | $6,500† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $150† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $150† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Derk Smit worth?
Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Derk Smit work is $600. The median Derk Smit painting sells for $650 across 37 lots. The median Derk Smit work on paper sells for $125 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Derk Smit paintings typically sell for $562–$1,450 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Derk Smit painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Derk Smit painting is $650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Derk Smit's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Derk Smit painting is $6,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Derk Smit painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Derk Smit painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Derk Smit painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Derk Smit painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Derk Smit's auction record?
Derk Smit's auction record is $6,500, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Derk Smit record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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