John Smith (1652–1743)
John Smith is a British artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $361. 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 Smith sold in 2026 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Smith on OpeningBid →What is a John Smith work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Smith work is $361.
The median John Smith print sells for $361 across 25 lots.
The median John Smith painting sells for $203 across 5 lots.
The median John Smith work on paper sells for $477 across 4 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 | 39 | $361†‡ | $35,000 | 64.1% | 2026-06-16 |
| Paintings | 6 | $203†‡ | $7,475 | 83.3% | 2024-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $477† | $2,359† | — | 2021-03-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $253‡ | $253‡ | — | 2018-03-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $361 with 64.1% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $203, record $7,475.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $339–$1,904†‡ | $446†‡ | $35,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $103–$229‡ | $126‡ | $1,600‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $35,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $25,000† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $7,475 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,359† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $761† |
| Paintings | 2006 | $330‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $253‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Smith worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Smith work is $361. The median John Smith print sells for $361 across 25 lots. The median John Smith painting sells for $203 across 5 lots. The median John Smith work on paper sells for $477 across 4 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 Smith print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Smith print is $361. 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 Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Smith print is $35,000.
What is the average price of a small John Smith print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Smith print (small (under 50 cm)) is $446, 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 Smith's auction record?
John Smith's auction record is $38,400, set in 2026.
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