George Smith (1714–1776)
What is George Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for George Smith at 33 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,549 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,465–$6,206, n=16). The auction record is $71,765 for Registering the first born (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registering the first born, 1829 | Painting | $71,765 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 2 | Home 'be it ever so humble', 1829 | Painting | $31,693 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | A drover and his herd crossing a bridge, 1714 | Painting | $12,318 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | fondly gazing | Oil on panel, unframed | $11,702 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 5 | A joint of meat with bread on a draped table; and Bread, cheese, wine and a dish of butter on a draped table, 1714 | Painting | $11,438 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Cheese, bread, a glass of beer and a decanter of wine on a draped table, 1714 | Painting | $11,438 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | An Italianate landscape with figures by a campfire, 1714 | Painting | $11,036 | Bonhams | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Mother with three children at a table, 1867 | Oil on panel | $10,504 | Koller Auktionen | Mar 2009 |
| 9 | A wooded landscape with figures in the foreground, a cottage beyond, 1769 | Painting | $10,404 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | A kilim-upholstered Knole sofa by George Smith | Kilim-upholstered | $8,990 | Sworders | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 65 | $2,933 |
| Paintings | 43 | $2,357 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $3,428 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $3,143 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,049 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
George Smith is a British (modern) artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $2,768. 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 Smith sold in 2026 for $5,209, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View George Smith on OpeningBid →What is a George Smith work worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Smith work is $2,768.
The median George Smith painting sells for $2,203 across 66 lots.
The median George Smith print sells for $300 across 5 lots.
The median George Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) George Smith paintings typically sell for $1,901–$8,799 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) George Smith paintings typically sell for $578–$1,660 (the middle half of 27 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 | 9 | $300‡ | $1,073 | 55.6% | 2025-02-04 |
| Paintings | 79 | $2,203†‡ | $71,765 | 83.5% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $298† | $2,312 | 77.8% | 2024-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $11,863‡ | $71,765 | — | 2026-09-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $300 with 55.6% sell-through. Paintings (79 lots) median $2,203, record $71,765. A typical George Smith painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $11,863.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $578–$1,660†‡ | $1,217†‡ | $4,983‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $1,901–$8,799†‡ | $3,304†‡ | $71,765 |
† 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 | 2013 | $71,765 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $31,693 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,312 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,073 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $433 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a George Smith worth?
Across 164 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Smith work is $2,768. The median George Smith painting sells for $2,203 across 66 lots. The median George Smith print sells for $300 across 5 lots. The median George Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Smith paintings typically sell for $1,901–$8,799 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) George Smith paintings typically sell for $578–$1,660 (the middle half of 27 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 George Smith painting?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Smith painting is $2,203. 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 Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Smith painting is $71,765.
What is the average price of a medium George Smith painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,304, 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 George Smith painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,217, 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 Smith's auction record?
George Smith's auction record is $71,765, set in 2013.
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