Frank Vining Smith (1879–1967)
Frank Vining Smith is an American artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,410. 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 Frank Vining Smith sold in 2024 for $3,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Vining Smith work is $1,410.
The median Frank Vining Smith painting sells for $1,712 across 54 lots.
The median Frank Vining Smith work on paper sells for $293 across 6 lots.
The median Frank Vining Smith print sells for $1,410 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Vining Smith paintings typically sell for $1,059–$5,226 (the middle half of 42 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 | $1,410 | $1,410 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 59 | $1,712†‡ | $20,145 | 91.5% | 2026-08-07 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $293 | $425 | 85.7% | 2010-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,472 | $20,145 | — | 2008-03-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Vining Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,410. Paintings (59 lots) median $1,712, record $20,145. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $19,472.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $550–$975‡ | $882‡ | $1,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,059–$5,226†‡ | $2,418†‡ | $20,145 |
† 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 | 2008 | $20,145 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $20,145 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $425 |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $374 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Vining Smith worth?
Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Vining Smith work is $1,410. The median Frank Vining Smith painting sells for $1,712 across 54 lots. The median Frank Vining Smith work on paper sells for $293 across 6 lots. The median Frank Vining Smith print sells for $1,410 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Vining Smith paintings typically sell for $1,059–$5,226 (the middle half of 42 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 Frank Vining Smith painting?
Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Vining Smith painting is $1,712. 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 Frank Vining Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Vining Smith painting is $20,145.
What is the average price of a medium Frank Vining Smith painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Vining Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,418, 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 small Frank Vining Smith painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Vining Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $882, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Vining Smith's auction record?
Frank Vining Smith's auction record is $20,145, set in 2008.
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