> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-smartley · updated 2026-11-01

# Henry Smartley (b. 1839)

Henry Smartley is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $805. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henry Smartley sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $960 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henry Smartley work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Smartley work is $805.

The median Henry Smartley work on paper sells for $589 across 2 lots.

The median Henry Smartley painting sells for $2,280 across 2 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 | 2 | $2,280† | $3,600† | — | 2023-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $589 | $650 | — | 2011-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,600† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $960† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $528 |

† 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 Henry Smartley worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Smartley work is $805. The median Henry Smartley work on paper sells for $589 across 2 lots. The median Henry Smartley painting sells for $2,280 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henry Smartley's auction record?

Henry Smartley's auction record is $3,600, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henry Smartley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henry-smartley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.