George Henry Smillie (1840–1921)
George Henry Smillie is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,417. 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 George Henry Smillie sold in 2023 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Henry Smillie work is $2,417.
The median George Henry Smillie painting sells for $3,173 across 25 lots.
The median George Henry Smillie work on paper sells for $600 across 13 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 26 | $3,173†‡ | $34,521 | 96.2% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $600‡ | $36,000 | 92.9% | 2024-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,650–$5,554†‡ | $2,884†‡ | $34,521 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,304–$7,110†‡ | $3,250†‡ | $28,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $166–$1,189‡ | $326‡ | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $600–$5,000 | $1,900 | $36,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $36,000 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $34,521 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $28,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Henry Smillie worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Henry Smillie work is $2,417. The median George Henry Smillie painting sells for $3,173 across 25 lots. The median George Henry Smillie work on paper sells for $600 across 13 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 George Henry Smillie painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Henry Smillie painting is $3,173. 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 George Henry Smillie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Henry Smillie painting is $34,521.
What is the average price of a George Henry Smillie work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Henry Smillie work on paper is $600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is George Henry Smillie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Henry Smillie work on paper is $36,000.
What is the average price of a small George Henry Smillie painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Henry Smillie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,884, 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 George Henry Smillie's auction record?
George Henry Smillie's auction record is $36,000, set in 2007.
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