> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-ernest-smith · updated 2026-11-02

# Gary Ernest Smith (b. 1942)

## What is Gary Ernest Smith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Gary Ernest Smith at 10 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,120 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,320–$6,765, n=12). The auction record is $10,880 for Road to Mogollon (2025, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road to Mogollon, 2009 | Oil on linen | $10,880 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Threshing Crew | — | $10,625 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Barn Shape Silhouette | Oil on canvas | $8,125 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (Chiefs with Flying Horses), 1982 | Oil on linen | $7,995 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids, 1982 | Oil on linen | $6,765 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Water Mill, 1982 | Oil on linen | $6,765 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Canyon Dwelling, 2010 | Oil on linen | $6,400 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Billy the Kid, 1991 | Oil on canvas | $5,120 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Pasture Land, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $5,120 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Potato Bucket | Oil on canvas | $5,080 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $5,080 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,583 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $3,840 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gary Ernest Smith is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,840. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gary Ernest Smith sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Gary Ernest Smith works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gary Ernest Smith work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Ernest Smith work is $3,840.

The median Gary Ernest Smith painting sells for $3,750 across 27 lots.

The median Gary Ernest Smith sculpture sells for $1,400 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 | 31 | $3,750† | $10,880 | 87.1% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | — | 2024-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,560–$4,250† | $3,750† | $8,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,120–$7,596 | $5,760 | $10,880 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $10,880 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $8,125 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,400 |

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 Gary Ernest Smith worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Ernest Smith work is $3,840. The median Gary Ernest Smith painting sells for $3,750 across 27 lots. The median Gary Ernest Smith sculpture sells for $1,400 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Gary Ernest Smith painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Ernest Smith painting is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gary Ernest Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Ernest Smith painting is $10,880.

### What is the average price of a medium Gary Ernest Smith painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gary Ernest Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gary Ernest Smith's auction record?

Gary Ernest Smith's auction record is $10,880, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gary Ernest Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-ernest-smith (updated 2026-11-02).

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.