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# Ernest Browning Smith (1866–1951)

Ernest Browning Smith is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $494.

A work by Ernest Browning Smith sold in 2020 for $850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ernest Browning Smith work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Browning Smith work is $494.

The median Ernest Browning Smith painting sells for $494 across 30 lots.

The median Ernest Browning Smith work on paper sells for $248 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Browning Smith paintings typically sell for $406–$660 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $494 | $2,587 | 83.3% | 2020-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $248 | $248 | — | 1995-02-14 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $406–$660 | $494 | $2,300 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,587 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,300 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $248 |

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 Ernest Browning Smith worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Browning Smith work is $494. The median Ernest Browning Smith painting sells for $494 across 30 lots. The median Ernest Browning Smith work on paper sells for $248 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ernest Browning Smith paintings typically sell for $406–$660 (the middle half of 26 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ernest Browning Smith painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Browning Smith painting is $494.

### What is Ernest Browning Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Browning Smith painting is $2,587.

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

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ernest Browning Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ernest Browning Smith's auction record?

Ernest Browning Smith's auction record is $2,587, set in 2009.

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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.