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# 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.

## What is a John Raphael Smith work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Raphael Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-raphael-smith (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.