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# Mary Smith (1842–1878)

Mary Smith is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Smith sold in 2018 for $475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Smith work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Smith work is $300.

The median Mary Smith painting sells for $18,800 across 1 lots.

The median Mary Smith sculpture sells for $475 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $18,800 | $18,800 | — | 2004-05-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $475 | $475 | — | 2018-06-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $18,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $475 |

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 Mary Smith worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Smith work is $300. The median Mary Smith painting sells for $18,800 across 1 lots. The median Mary Smith sculpture sells for $475 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Mary Smith's auction record is $18,800, set in 2004.

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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, “Mary Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-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.