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# 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.

**2 Hans Smidth works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hans Smidth work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hans Smidth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-smidth (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.