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# Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (1940–2025)

## What is Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Jaune Quick-to-See Smith at 19 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,493 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,070–$15,360, n=32). The auction record is $642,600 for I See Red: Talking to the Ancestors (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I See Red: Talking to the Ancestors, 1994 | Collage | $642,600 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Sawmill, 1987 | Oil paint | $571,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Playground, 1987 | Oil paint | $546,100 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 4 | Gifts of Red Cloth, 1989 | Oil paint | $529,200 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Arlee LedgerPony, 2015 | Mixed media | $508,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | The Equus Constellation, 1985 | Oil on canvas, in artist's frame | $342,900 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | I See Red: The American Nanny, 1996 | Mixed media | $139,700 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Modern Times on the Rez: Parade, 1994 | Mixed media | $43,750 | Rago Arts | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Racing with the Moon, 1986 | Charcoal | $40,640 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | I See Red: I Feel Green, 1992 | Collage | $40,320 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $546,100 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $17,960 |
| Other | 8 | $4,747 |
| Prints | 21 | $2,125 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $518,600 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $12,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,268 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is a Native American artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $12,515. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Jaune Quick-to-See Smith works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work is $12,515.

The median Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper sells for $17,960 across 38 lots.

The median Jaune Quick-to-See Smith print sells for $2,122 across 16 lots.

The median Jaune Quick-to-See Smith painting sells for $537,650 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on papers typically sell for $15,360–$30,000 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 18 | $2,122 | $6,985 | 88.9% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 6 | $537,650† | $642,600 | — | 2025-04-26 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $17,960† | $43,750 | 97.4% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,890 | $1,890 | — | 2024-07-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $529,200 | $642,600 | — | 2024-03-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $2,122 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $537,650, record $642,600. A typical Jaune Quick-to-See Smith painting sells for around 253× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $529,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,560–$3,520 | $2,125 | $4,800 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $389,475–$565,150† | $537,650† | $642,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $15,360–$30,000† | $20,400† | $43,750 |

† 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 | 2022 | $642,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $571,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $43,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $42,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,292 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,890 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Jaune Quick-to-See Smith worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work is $12,515. The median Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper sells for $17,960 across 38 lots. The median Jaune Quick-to-See Smith print sells for $2,122 across 16 lots. The median Jaune Quick-to-See Smith painting sells for $537,650 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on papers typically sell for $15,360–$30,000 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper is $17,960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper is $43,750.

### What is the average price of a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith print is $2,122.

### What is Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jaune Quick-to-See Smith print is $6,985.

### What is the average price of a medium Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jaune Quick-to-See Smith work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's auction record?

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's auction record is $642,600, set in 2022.

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