Henry Pember Smith (1854–1907)
Henry Pember Smith is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,200. 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 Henry Pember Smith is recorded as sold in 2024 for $3,250; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Pember Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Pember Smith work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Pember Smith work is $3,200.
The median Henry Pember Smith painting sells for $3,200 across 43 lots.
The median Henry Pember Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Pember Smith paintings typically sell for $2,164–$5,083 (the middle half of 32 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 53 | $3,200†‡ | $9,560 | 81.1% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $298‡ | $375‡ | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,750 | $9,560 | — | 2008-03-06 |
† 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) | 10 | $1,675–$4,025†‡ | $1,950†‡ | $8,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $2,164–$5,083†‡ | $3,225†‡ | $9,560 |
† 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 | 2002 | $9,560 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $8,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $375‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $222 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry Pember Smith worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Pember Smith work is $3,200. The median Henry Pember Smith painting sells for $3,200 across 43 lots. The median Henry Pember Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Pember Smith paintings typically sell for $2,164–$5,083 (the middle half of 32 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 Henry Pember Smith painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Pember Smith painting is $3,200. 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 Henry Pember Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Pember Smith painting is $9,560.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Pember Smith painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Pember Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,225, 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 Henry Pember Smith painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry Pember Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,950, 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 Henry Pember Smith's auction record?
Henry Pember Smith's auction record is $9,560, set in 2002.
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