Hans Smidth (1839–1917)
Hans Smidth is a Danish artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $981. 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 Hans Smidth sold in 2026 for $1,265, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Smidth work is $981.
The median Hans Smidth painting sells for $1,017 across 56 lots.
The median Hans Smidth work on paper sells for $176 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Smidth paintings typically sell for $698–$1,474 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 71 | $1,017†‡ | $26,514† | 78.9% | 2026-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $176† | $195 | — | 2026-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,494† | $26,514† | — | 2005-02-22 |
† 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) | 34 | $698–$1,474† | $940† | $10,294† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $811–$2,498†‡ | $996†‡ | $26,514† |
† 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 | 2005 | $26,514† |
| Paintings | 2005 | $15,908† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $195 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $156† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hans Smidth worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Smidth work is $981. The median Hans Smidth painting sells for $1,017 across 56 lots. The median Hans Smidth work on paper sells for $176 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Smidth paintings typically sell for $698–$1,474 (the middle half of 34 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 Hans Smidth painting?
Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Smidth painting is $1,017. 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 Hans Smidth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Smidth painting is $26,514. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,514 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Hans Smidth painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Smidth painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Hans Smidth painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Smidth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $996, 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 Hans Smidth's auction record?
Hans Smidth's auction record is $26,514, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,514 (buyer's premium not included).
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