Edward Robert Smythe (1810–1899)
What is Edward Robert Smythe’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Edward Robert Smythe at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $594 including buyer’s premium (middle half $518–$793, n=5). The auction record is $8,335 for Waiting for the shipping boat to return (2012, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiting for the shipping boat to return, 1810 | Painting | $8,335 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Dog and horse in a landscape, 1810 | Painting | $4,962 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | A Norfolk cottage with figures, 1810 | Oil paint | $4,935 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 4 | Horses by the coast, 1810 | Painting | $4,366 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | A boy seated in a landscape with his grey horse | Oil on canvas | $2,943 | Sworders | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Cattle in a landscape, 1810 | Oil on canvas | $2,938 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Two horses and a dog resting by the sea shore, 1810 | Oil on canvas | $2,546 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Sheepdog at rest, 1810 | Oil on canvas | $2,229 | Bonhams | Jul 2017 |
| 9 | The catch, 1810 | Oil on canvas | $1,779 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Family and dog resting beside a stream, 1810 | Painting | $1,389 | Bonhams | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,180 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,868 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $753 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Robert Smythe is a British (modern) artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $887. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Robert Smythe sold in 2026 for $1,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Robert Smythe work is $887.
The median Edward Robert Smythe painting sells for $943 across 74 lots.
The median Edward Robert Smythe work on paper sells for $349 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Robert Smythe paintings typically sell for $394–$1,170 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Robert Smythe paintings typically sell for $771–$2,987 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 104 | $943†‡ | $8,335 | 71.2% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $349†‡ | $1,607‡ | 75.9% | 2025-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,426†‡ | $8,335 | — | 2020-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $394–$1,170†‡ | $727†‡ | $4,962 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $771–$2,987†‡ | $1,844†‡ | $8,335 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $235–$450†‡ | $367†‡ | $1,607‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $8,335 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,978‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,607‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,531‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Robert Smythe worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Robert Smythe work is $887. The median Edward Robert Smythe painting sells for $943 across 74 lots. The median Edward Robert Smythe work on paper sells for $349 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Edward Robert Smythe paintings typically sell for $394–$1,170 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Robert Smythe paintings typically sell for $771–$2,987 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Edward Robert Smythe painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Robert Smythe painting is $943. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Edward Robert Smythe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Robert Smythe painting is $8,335.
What is the average price of a Edward Robert Smythe work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Robert Smythe work on paper is $349. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Edward Robert Smythe's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Robert Smythe work on paper is $1,607. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Edward Robert Smythe painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Robert Smythe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $727, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Robert Smythe painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Robert Smythe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Edward Robert Smythe's auction record?
Edward Robert Smythe's auction record is $8,335, set in 2012.
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