Hassel Smith (1915–2007)
Hassel Smith is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $10,880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Hassel Smith sold in 2026 for $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hassel Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Hassel Smith work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hassel Smith work is $10,880.
The median Hassel Smith painting sells for $27,500 across 10 lots.
The median Hassel Smith work on paper sells for $2,200 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 | 12 | $27,500 | $375,000 | 83.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,200† | $2,200† | 50% | 2021-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,346–$95,938 | $26,922 | $375,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $375,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $118,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,200† |
† 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 Hassel Smith worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hassel Smith work is $10,880. The median Hassel Smith painting sells for $27,500 across 10 lots. The median Hassel Smith work on paper sells for $2,200 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Hassel Smith painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hassel Smith painting is $27,500.
What is Hassel Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hassel Smith painting is $375,000.
What is Hassel Smith's auction record?
Hassel Smith's auction record is $375,000, set in 2021.
See the full Hassel Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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