Kiki Smith (b. 1954)
Kiki Smith is an American artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,430. 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 Kiki Smith sold in 2026 for $11,201, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kiki Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Kiki Smith work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kiki Smith work is $10,430.
The median Kiki Smith print sells for $7,766 across 19 lots.
The median Kiki Smith work on paper sells for $12,768 across 17 lots.
The median Kiki Smith photograph sells for $11,201 across 9 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 | 23 | $7,766‡ | $13,996 | 82.6% | 2024-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $12,768† | $111,415 | — | 2020-11-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $49,310 | $133,267 | — | 2020-06-30 |
| Photography | 11 | $11,201† | $33,579 | 81.8% | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $133,267 | $226,586 | — | 2014-09-23 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,114–$10,229‡ | $7,766‡ | $13,996 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $27,324–$64,406 | $43,852 | $111,415 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,201–$12,329 | $12,227 | $19,124 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $133,267 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $111,415 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $70,573 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $68,750 |
| Photography | 2007 | $33,579 |
| Photography | 2007 | $19,124 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $13,996 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $13,146 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kiki Smith worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kiki Smith work is $10,430. The median Kiki Smith print sells for $7,766 across 19 lots. The median Kiki Smith work on paper sells for $12,768 across 17 lots. The median Kiki Smith photograph sells for $11,201 across 9 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 Kiki Smith print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiki Smith print is $7,766. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kiki Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiki Smith print is $13,996.
What is the average price of a Kiki Smith work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiki Smith work on paper is $12,768. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kiki Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiki Smith work on paper is $111,415.
What is the average price of a Kiki Smith photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiki Smith photograph is $11,201. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kiki Smith's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiki Smith photograph is $33,579.
What is the average price of a medium Kiki Smith print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kiki Smith print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kiki Smith's auction record?
Kiki Smith's auction record is $226,586, set in 2006.
See the full Kiki Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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