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# James David Smillie (1833–1909)

James David Smillie is an American artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $881.

A work by James David Smillie sold in 2014 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James David Smillie work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James David Smillie work is $881.

The median James David Smillie print sells for $533 across 10 lots.

The median James David Smillie painting sells for $4,994 across 7 lots.

The median James David Smillie work on paper sells for $700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $533 | $27,500 | 83.3% | 2014-04-29 |
| Paintings | 9 | $4,994 | $36,000 | 77.8% | 2014-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $700 | $700 | 25% | 2007-11-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,400 | $5,400 | — | 2005-03-03 |

James David Smillie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $533 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $4,994, record $36,000. A typical James David Smillie painting sells for around 9.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $353–$533 | $531 | $881 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,188–$8,148 | $4,372 | $11,875 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $36,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $5,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $881 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $700 |

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 James David Smillie worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James David Smillie work is $881. The median James David Smillie print sells for $533 across 10 lots. The median James David Smillie painting sells for $4,994 across 7 lots. The median James David Smillie work on paper sells for $700 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a James David Smillie print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James David Smillie print is $533.

### What is James David Smillie's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James David Smillie print is $27,500.

### What is James David Smillie's auction record?

James David Smillie's auction record is $36,000, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James David Smillie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-david-smillie (updated 2026-11-02).

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.