James Burrell Smith (1822–1897)
James Burrell Smith is a British (modern) artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $458. 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 James Burrell Smith sold in 2026 for $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Burrell Smith work is $458.
The median James Burrell Smith work on paper sells for $264 across 31 lots.
The median James Burrell Smith painting sells for $701 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) James Burrell Smith work on papers typically sell for $60–$822 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $701†‡ | $8,005 | 73.3% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $264†‡ | $3,773 | 60.8% | 2025-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,276‡ | $8,005 | — | 2002-11-21 |
† 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) | 8 | $451–$1,755†‡ | $675†‡ | $8,005 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $60–$822†‡ | $275†‡ | $2,772 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $156–$1,439†‡ | $331†‡ | $3,773 |
† 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 | 1997 | $8,005 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $4,276‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $3,773 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $2,772 |
‡ 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 James Burrell Smith worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Burrell Smith work is $458. The median James Burrell Smith work on paper sells for $264 across 31 lots. The median James Burrell Smith painting sells for $701 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) James Burrell Smith work on papers typically sell for $60–$822 (the middle half of 24 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 James Burrell Smith work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Burrell Smith work on paper is $264. 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 James Burrell Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Burrell Smith work on paper is $3,773.
What is the average price of a James Burrell Smith painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Burrell Smith painting is $701. 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 James Burrell Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Burrell Smith painting is $8,005.
What is the average price of a small James Burrell Smith work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small James Burrell Smith work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $275, 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 James Burrell Smith's auction record?
James Burrell Smith's auction record is $8,005, set in 1997.
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