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# Frederick Carl Smith (1868–1955)

Frederick Carl Smith is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $480.

A work by Frederick Carl Smith sold in 2022 for $487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick Carl Smith work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Carl Smith work is $480.

The median Frederick Carl Smith painting sells for $480 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $480 | $1,600 | 60% | 2025-10-07 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $325–$487 | $425 | $525 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,600 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $650 |

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 Frederick Carl Smith worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Carl Smith work is $480. The median Frederick Carl Smith painting sells for $480 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a Frederick Carl Smith painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick Carl Smith painting is $480.

### What is Frederick Carl Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick Carl Smith painting is $1,600.

### What is Frederick Carl Smith's auction record?

Frederick Carl Smith's auction record is $1,600, set in 2018.

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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.