Fannie Hillsmith (1911–2007)
Fannie Hillsmith is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $759. 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 Fannie Hillsmith sold in 2025 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fannie Hillsmith work is $759.
The median Fannie Hillsmith painting sells for $884 across 8 lots.
The median Fannie Hillsmith sculpture sells for $500 across 1 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 | 8 | $884‡ | $3,250‡ | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $500† | $500† | — | 2022-09-19 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $400–$1,000‡ | $768‡ | $3,250‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $3,250‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,400‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Fannie Hillsmith worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fannie Hillsmith work is $759. The median Fannie Hillsmith painting sells for $884 across 8 lots. The median Fannie Hillsmith sculpture sells for $500 across 1 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 Fannie Hillsmith's auction record?
Fannie Hillsmith's auction record is $3,250, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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