Louis Smets (1840–1896)
Louis Smets is a Belgian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,599. 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 Louis Smets sold in 2023 for $6,074, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Smets work is $5,599.
The median Louis Smets painting sells for $5,599 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,599†‡ | $12,846 | 57.1% | 2025-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $12,846 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,074 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Smets worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Smets work is $5,599. The median Louis Smets painting sells for $5,599 across 4 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 Louis Smets's auction record?
Louis Smets's auction record is $12,846, set in 2013.
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