Jakob Smits (1855–1928)
What is Jakob Smits’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Jakob Smits at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $472 including buyer’s premium (middle half $358–$3,577, n=5). The auction record is $10,803 for Etable (2018, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etable | Oil on canvas | $10,803 | Sotheby's | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Farm by a canal, 1856 | Painting | $7,703 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | Portrait of Malvina, 1856 | Watercolor | $6,933 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 4 | Windmill | Oil on panel | $4,805 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Le jeune artiste, 1912 | Painting | $2,132 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2019 |
| 6 | L'enfant malade | Pastel, charcoal, red crayon, heightened | $1,848 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2019 |
| 7 | Before the farm | Watercolour | $1,356 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Motherhood | Oil on canvas | $961 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAKOB SMITS (1855-1928), 1908-1938 | Etching | $4,240 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | JAKOB SMITS (1855-1928) | Etching | $3,577 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,805 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $433 |
| Prints | 8 | $395 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,547 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $415 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jakob Smits is a Belgian artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $756. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jakob Smits sold in 2025 for $4,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jakob Smits on OpeningBid →What is a Jakob Smits work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob Smits work is $756.
The median Jakob Smits work on paper sells for $619 across 16 lots.
The median Jakob Smits painting sells for $5,191 across 6 lots.
The median Jakob Smits print sells for $319 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $319† | $4,240 | — | 2025-11-14 |
| Paintings | 9 | $5,191 | $10,803 | 66.7% | 2023-06-14 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $619† | $6,933 | 94.1% | 2026-03-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jakob Smits's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $319. Paintings (9 lots) median $5,191, record $10,803. A typical Jakob Smits painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $246–$319† | $277† | $472 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $206–$774† | $508† | $1,848 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $10,803 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,703 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $6,933 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,577 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,697† |
† 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 Jakob Smits worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob Smits work is $756. The median Jakob Smits work on paper sells for $619 across 16 lots. The median Jakob Smits painting sells for $5,191 across 6 lots. The median Jakob Smits print sells for $319 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jakob Smits work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jakob Smits work on paper is $619. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jakob Smits's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jakob Smits work on paper is $6,933.
What is the average price of a small Jakob Smits work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jakob Smits work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jakob Smits's auction record?
Jakob Smits's auction record is $10,803, set in 2018.
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