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# 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.

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

## 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.

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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, “Kiki Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kiki-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.