Elmer Boyd Smith (1860–1943)
Elmer Boyd Smith is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,293. 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 Elmer Boyd Smith sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elmer Boyd Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Elmer Boyd Smith work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmer Boyd Smith work is $1,293.
The median Elmer Boyd Smith painting sells for $1,342 across 13 lots.
The median Elmer Boyd Smith work on paper sells for $468 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1,342† | $3,500 | 76.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $468‡ | $1,150 | 80% | 2017-08-04 |
† 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) | 9 | $633–$1,342† | $1,293† | $3,500 |
† 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 | 2007 | $3,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,838 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $500‡ |
‡ 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 Elmer Boyd Smith worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmer Boyd Smith work is $1,293. The median Elmer Boyd Smith painting sells for $1,342 across 13 lots. The median Elmer Boyd Smith work on paper sells for $468 across 4 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 Elmer Boyd Smith painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elmer Boyd Smith painting is $1,342. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Elmer Boyd Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elmer Boyd Smith painting is $3,500.
What is Elmer Boyd Smith's auction record?
Elmer Boyd Smith's auction record is $3,500, set in 2007.
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