Francis Hopkinson Smith (1838–1915)
Francis Hopkinson Smith is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,545. 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 Francis Hopkinson Smith sold in 2026 for $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Francis Hopkinson Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Francis Hopkinson Smith work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Hopkinson Smith work is $2,545.
The median Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper sells for $2,489 across 33 lots.
The median Francis Hopkinson Smith painting sells for $4,406 across 15 lots.
The median Francis Hopkinson Smith print sells for $875 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Hopkinson Smith work on papers typically sell for $1,100–$4,600 (the middle half of 29 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 | $875 | $875 | — | 2017-03-16 |
| Paintings | 19 | $4,406† | $27,600 | 78.9% | 2023-11-10 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $2,489†‡ | $19,550 | 68.8% | 2026-01-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,550 | $27,600 | — | 2016-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Francis Hopkinson Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $875. Paintings (19 lots) median $4,406, record $27,600. A typical Francis Hopkinson Smith painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $19,550.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,268–$6,000† | $4,406† | $27,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,100–$4,600†‡ | $2,489†‡ | $19,550 |
† 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 | 1998 | $27,600 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $19,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Hopkinson Smith worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Hopkinson Smith work is $2,545. The median Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper sells for $2,489 across 33 lots. The median Francis Hopkinson Smith painting sells for $4,406 across 15 lots. The median Francis Hopkinson Smith print sells for $875 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Hopkinson Smith work on papers typically sell for $1,100–$4,600 (the middle half of 29 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 Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper is $2,489. 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 Francis Hopkinson Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper is $19,550.
What is the average price of a Francis Hopkinson Smith painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Hopkinson Smith painting is $4,406. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francis Hopkinson Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Hopkinson Smith painting is $27,600.
What is the average price of a medium Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Hopkinson Smith work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,489, 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 Francis Hopkinson Smith painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Hopkinson Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Francis Hopkinson Smith's auction record?
Francis Hopkinson Smith's auction record is $27,600, set in 1998.
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