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# Don Smith (1933–1996)

Don Smith is a Native American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,582.

A work by Don Smith sold in 2021 for $5,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Don Smith work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Smith work is $1,582.

The median Don Smith painting sells for $1,664 across 23 lots.

The median Don Smith work on paper sells for $532 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 26 | $1,664 | $5,200 | 88.5% | 2024-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $532 | $938 | — | 2020-03-04 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,072–$2,625 | $1,938 | $5,200 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,200 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $938 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $125 |

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 Don Smith worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Smith work is $1,582. The median Don Smith painting sells for $1,664 across 23 lots. The median Don Smith work on paper sells for $532 across 2 lots.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Smith painting is $1,664.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Smith painting is $5,200.

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

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Don Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Don Smith's auction record is $5,200, set in 2021.

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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, “Don Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-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.