John Raphael Smith (1752–1812)
John Raphael Smith is a British (modern) artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $415. 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 John Raphael Smith is recorded as sold in 2026 for $505; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Raphael Smith work is $415.
The median John Raphael Smith print sells for $260 across 25 lots.
The median John Raphael Smith work on paper sells for $721 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $260†‡ | $2,800† | 71.4% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $721†‡ | $32,817 | 85.7% | 2025-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,367 | $32,817 | — | 2005-11-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $147–$383†‡ | $196†‡ | $1,191 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $246–$602†‡ | $299†‡ | $2,800† |
† 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) | 5 | $420–$1,183†‡ | $479†‡ | $1,692 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $630–$15,367‡ | $812‡ | $32,817 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $32,817 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $15,367 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,800† |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,191 |
† 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 John Raphael Smith worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Raphael Smith work is $415. The median John Raphael Smith print sells for $260 across 25 lots. The median John Raphael Smith work on paper sells for $721 across 12 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 John Raphael Smith print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Raphael Smith print is $260. 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 John Raphael Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Raphael Smith print is $2,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,800 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a John Raphael Smith work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Raphael Smith work on paper is $721. 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 John Raphael Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Raphael Smith work on paper is $32,817.
What is the average price of a small John Raphael Smith print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Raphael Smith print (small (under 50 cm)) is $196, 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 the average price of a medium John Raphael Smith print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Raphael Smith print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $299, 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 John Raphael Smith's auction record?
John Raphael Smith's auction record is $32,817, set in 2005.
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