> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/josh-smith · updated 2026-11-02

# Josh Smith (b. 1976)

## What is Josh Smith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 275 auction results for Josh Smith at 24 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,227–$11,643, n=43). The auction record is $296,661 for Untitled (oil on wooden panel) (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on wooden panel), 2014 | Oil paint | $296,661 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2013 | Painting | $212,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2013 | Painting | $200,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2013 | Painting | $183,918 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Land of the Living, 2019 | Painting | $176,400 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2013 | Painting | $175,000 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2013 | Painting | $162,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2014 | Oil paint | $137,517 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on panel), 2013 | Painting | $137,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (#4), 2006 | Acrylic paint | $186,379 | Sotheby's | Jan 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 196 | $17,994 |
| Other | 20 | $13,138 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $6,875 |
| Prints | 21 | $4,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 147 | $21,169 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 80 | $7,270 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $4,272 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 275 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Josh Smith is an American artist with 366 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $14,652. 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 Josh Smith sold in 2026 for $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Josh Smith work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Josh Smith work worth?

Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josh Smith work is $14,652.

The median Josh Smith painting sells for $20,000 across 183 lots.

The median Josh Smith print sells for $3,938 across 34 lots.

The median Josh Smith work on paper sells for $7,040 across 19 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Josh Smith paintings typically sell for $15,360–$50,983 (the middle half of 109 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Josh Smith paintings typically sell for $5,019–$23,516 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 | 52 | $3,938†‡ | $46,620 | 65.4% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 216 | $20,000‡ | $296,661 | 84.7% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $7,040†‡ | $25,000 | 90.5% | 2026-07-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 4 | $975 | $16,384 | 75% | 2024-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $168,750 | $296,661 | — | 2025-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Josh Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $3,938 with 65.4% sell-through. Paintings (216 lots) median $20,000, record $296,661. A typical Josh Smith painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $168,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,189–$7,290† | $4,562† | $46,620 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,064–$19,227‡ | $8,188‡ | $32,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $8,578–$13,860‡ | $11,358‡ | $52,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $5,019–$23,516‡ | $8,190‡ | $137,517 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 109 | $15,360–$50,983 | $25,400 | $296,661 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,854–$9,792‡ | $6,958‡ | $13,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $6,916–$16,235† | $10,109† | $25,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $296,661 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $212,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $46,620 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $17,203 |
| Photography | 2013 | $16,384 |
| Photography | 2022 | $975 |

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 Josh Smith worth?

Across 275 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Josh Smith work is $14,652. The median Josh Smith painting sells for $20,000 across 183 lots. The median Josh Smith print sells for $3,938 across 34 lots. The median Josh Smith work on paper sells for $7,040 across 19 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Josh Smith paintings typically sell for $15,360–$50,983 (the middle half of 109 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Josh Smith paintings typically sell for $5,019–$23,516 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 Josh Smith painting?

Based on 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josh Smith painting is $20,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Josh Smith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josh Smith painting is $296,661.

### What is the average price of a Josh Smith print?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josh Smith print is $3,938. 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 Josh Smith's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josh Smith print is $46,620.

### What is the average price of a Josh Smith work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Josh Smith work on paper is $7,040. 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 Josh Smith's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Josh Smith work on paper is $25,000.

### What is the average price of a large Josh Smith painting?

Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Josh Smith painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Josh Smith painting?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Josh Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Josh Smith's auction record?

Josh Smith's auction record is $296,661, set in 2021.

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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, “Josh Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/josh-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.