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# Kiki Smith (b. 1954)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 469 auction results for Kiki Smith at 44 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,052–$5,125, n=91). The auction record is $296,000 for Untitled (Butterfly) (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Butterfly), 1994 | Ink | $296,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 2 | Untitled (wax and pigment sculpture), 1992 | Wax and pigment | $284,800 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 3 | Virgin Mary, 1992 | Bronze | $228,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Virgin Mary, 1994 | Bronze | $214,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Mary Magdalene, 1994 | Bronze and steel | $202,025 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Mary Magdalene, 1954 | Cast silicon bronze and forged steel | $178,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 7 | Born, 2002 | Bronze | $176,400 | Sotheby's | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Fox on the Ground, 2004 | Bronze | $151,438 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Woman on Pyre, 2001 | Bronze | $124,538 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assembly II, 2009 | Lithograph | $166,581 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 99 | $6,985 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $3,226 |
| Prints | 147 | $2,750 |
| Other | 76 | $1,342 |
| Photographs | 13 | $1,200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $24,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 139 | $3,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 185 | $1,625 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 469 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kiki Smith is an American artist with 575 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,311. 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 $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Kiki Smith works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kiki Smith work worth?

Across 468 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kiki Smith work is $2,311.

The median Kiki Smith print sells for $1,875 across 216 lots.

The median Kiki Smith sculpture sells for $20,480 across 57 lots.

The median Kiki Smith work on paper sells for $8,852 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kiki Smith prints typically sell for $960–$3,750 (the middle half of 108 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Kiki Smith prints typically sell for $663–$2,016 (the middle half of 71 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 | 249 | $1,875†‡ | $166,581 | 86.7% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 7 | $11,912 | $47,880 | 85.7% | 2025-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $8,852†‡ | $75,006 | 86.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 62 | $20,480 | $296,000 | 91.9% | 2026-10-20 |
| Photography | 41 | $1,481† | $10,710 | 78% | 2026-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $108,266† | $296,000 | — | 2025-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Kiki Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (249 lots) median $1,875 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $11,912, record $47,880. A typical Kiki Smith painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $108,266.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $663–$2,016†‡ | $1,270†‡ | $5,670 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 108 | $960–$3,750†‡ | $1,984†‡ | $17,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $3,273–$26,375 | $7,248 | $166,581 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,388–$4,778† | $3,109† | $7,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,983–$11,741‡ | $7,878‡ | $45,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $27,749–$64,347† | $38,700† | $75,006 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $3,096–$21,760 | $9,375 | $62,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $7,638–$64,042 | $11,430 | $228,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $94,050–$184,381 | $116,402 | $296,000 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $520–$1,481† | $750† | $5,715 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,293–$3,357† | $1,627† | $5,347 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $296,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $284,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $166,581 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $75,006 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $69,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $52,920 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,880 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $24,974 |

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 468 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kiki Smith work is $2,311. The median Kiki Smith print sells for $1,875 across 216 lots. The median Kiki Smith sculpture sells for $20,480 across 57 lots. The median Kiki Smith work on paper sells for $8,852 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kiki Smith prints typically sell for $960–$3,750 (the middle half of 108 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kiki Smith prints typically sell for $663–$2,016 (the middle half of 71 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 Kiki Smith print?

Based on 216 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiki Smith print is $1,875. 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 Kiki Smith's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiki Smith print is $166,581.

### What is the average price of a Kiki Smith sculpture?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiki Smith sculpture is $20,480.

### What is Kiki Smith's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiki Smith sculpture is $296,000.

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

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kiki Smith work on paper is $8,852. 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 Kiki Smith's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kiki Smith work on paper is $75,006.

### What is the average price of a medium Kiki Smith print?

Based on 108 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kiki Smith print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,984, 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 the average price of a small Kiki Smith print?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kiki Smith print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,270, 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 Kiki Smith's auction record?

Kiki Smith's auction record is $296,000, set in 2006.

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