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# Frederick W. Smith (b. 1885)

Frederick W. Smith is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $546. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick W. Smith sold in 2022 for $757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick W. Smith work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick W. Smith work is $546.

The median Frederick W. Smith painting sells for $772 across 2 lots.

The median Frederick W. Smith work on paper sells for $757 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $772 | $1,430 | 66.7% | 2000-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $757 | $757 | — | 2022-11-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1988 | $1,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $757 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $115 |

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 W. Smith worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick W. Smith work is $546. The median Frederick W. Smith painting sells for $772 across 2 lots. The median Frederick W. Smith work on paper sells for $757 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Frederick W. Smith's auction record?

Frederick W. Smith's auction record is $1,430, set in 1988.

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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.