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# James Smillie (1807–1885)

James Smillie is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $720.

A work by James Smillie sold in 2021 for $1,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Smillie work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Smillie work is $720.

The median James Smillie print sells for $495 across 4 lots.

The median James Smillie painting sells for $65,662 across 2 lots.

The median James Smillie work on paper sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $495 | $1,955 | 80% | 2008-02-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $65,662 | $130,700 | — | 2014-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 | — | 2021-06-30 |

James Smillie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $495 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $65,662, record $130,700. A typical James Smillie painting sells for around 133× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $130,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,955 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $720 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $625 |

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 Smillie worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Smillie work is $720. The median James Smillie print sells for $495 across 4 lots. The median James Smillie painting sells for $65,662 across 2 lots. The median James Smillie work on paper sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

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

James Smillie's auction record is $130,700, set in 2004.

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

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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.