Marion Smith (1918–2012)
What is Marion Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Marion Smith at 2 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $491 including buyer’s premium (middle half $435–$552, n=8). The auction record is $631 for Marion Smith (20th century) (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Smith (20th century), 20th century | Bronze | $631 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | a bronzed resin figure of a girl holding a basket, 20th century | Bronzed resin figure of a girl holding a basket | $631 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Marion Smith (20th century), 20th century | Bronze | $526 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | a bronze resin figure of a boy holding a recorder, 20th century | Bronze resin figure of a boy holding a recorder | $526 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | 20th century, a bronzed resin figure of a boy holding a pond yacht, 20th century | Bronzed resin figure of a boy holding a pond yacht | $456 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Marion Smith (20th century), 20th century | Bronze | $456 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | A bronzed figure of a young girl, her hands behind her back, on a round naturalistic base, 20th century | Bronzed figure of a young girl | $373 | Sworders | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | The Fledgling | Cold cast aluminium, modelled as a seated boy, incised signature | $314 | Cheffins Fine Art | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $491 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $456 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Marion Smith is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $491.
A work by Marion Smith sold in 2025 for $526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marion Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Marion Smith work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marion Smith work is $491.
The median Marion Smith sculpture sells for $526 across 5 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $526 | $631 | 83.3% | 2026-05-21 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $631 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $526 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marion Smith worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marion Smith work is $491. The median Marion Smith sculpture sells for $526 across 5 lots.
What is Marion Smith's auction record?
Marion Smith's auction record is $631, set in 2025.
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