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# Lewis Smith (1907–1998)

Lewis Smith is an USA artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $734. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lewis Smith sold in 2025 for $1,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lewis Smith work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lewis Smith work is $734.

The median Lewis Smith work on paper sells for $734 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 11 | $734† | $1,115 | 36.4% | 2025-06-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,115 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $817 |

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 Lewis Smith worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lewis Smith work is $734. The median Lewis Smith work on paper sells for $734 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lewis Smith work on paper is $734. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lewis Smith's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lewis Smith work on paper is $1,115.

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

Lewis Smith's auction record is $1,115, set in 2025.

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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, “Lewis Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lewis-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.