ISMAEL SMITH (1886–1972)
ISMAEL SMITH is a Spanish-American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $205. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by ISMAEL SMITH is recorded as sold in 2026 for $345; 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 ISMAEL SMITH on OpeningBid →What is a ISMAEL SMITH work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ISMAEL SMITH work is $205.
The median ISMAEL SMITH work on paper sells for $358 across 6 lots.
The median ISMAEL SMITH sculpture sells for $2,652 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 7 | $358‡ | $1,088‡ | 85.7% | 2026-03-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,652‡ | $2,652‡ | 33.3% | 2023-12-19 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $293–$374‡ | $358‡ | $1,088‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,652‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,088‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $375‡ |
‡ 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 ISMAEL SMITH worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ISMAEL SMITH work is $205. The median ISMAEL SMITH work on paper sells for $358 across 6 lots. The median ISMAEL SMITH sculpture sells for $2,652 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is ISMAEL SMITH's auction record?
ISMAEL SMITH's auction record is $498, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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