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# DONALD APPELBE SMITH (b. 1917)

DONALD APPELBE SMITH is a Canadian artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $369.

A work by DONALD APPELBE SMITH sold in 2024 for $537, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DONALD APPELBE SMITH work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DONALD APPELBE SMITH work is $369.

The median DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting sells for $369 across 33 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $369 | $1,133 | — | 2026-02-05 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $345–$537 | $414 | $1,133 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,133 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $670 |

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 DONALD APPELBE SMITH worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DONALD APPELBE SMITH work is $369. The median DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting sells for $369 across 33 lots.

### What is the average price of a DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting is $369.

### What is DONALD APPELBE SMITH's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting is $1,133.

### What is the average price of a medium DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DONALD APPELBE SMITH painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $414, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is DONALD APPELBE SMITH's auction record?

DONALD APPELBE SMITH's auction record is $1,133, set in 2017.

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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.