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# Ken Smith (b. 1953)

Ken Smith is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,280. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ken Smith sold in 2021 for $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ken Smith work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Smith work is $1,280.

The median Ken Smith sculpture sells for $1,290 across 2 lots.

The median Ken Smith work on paper sells for $169 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $169‡ | $169‡ | 50% | 2009-04-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,290 | $1,300 | — | 2021-05-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $169‡ |

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

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 Ken Smith worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ken Smith work is $1,280. The median Ken Smith sculpture sells for $1,290 across 2 lots. The median Ken Smith work on paper sells for $169 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ken Smith's auction record is $1,300, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ken Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ken-smith (updated 2026-11-01).

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.