> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marion-smith · updated 2026-11-03

# Marion Smith (1918–2012)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $491 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $456 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marion Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marion-smith (updated 2026-11-03).

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.