Matthew Smith (1879–1959)
What is Matthew Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Matthew Smith at 15 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,540 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,961–$24,476, n=9). The auction record is $277,777 for Connie Martin (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connie Martin, 1915 | Oil paint | $277,777 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Fruit in a Bowl, Striped Background (II), 1913 | Oil paint | $232,132 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 3 | Apple on a Blue Dish, 1919 | Oil paint | $122,323 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Peonies and Lilies, 1927 | Oil paint | $97,235 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | Peaches in a Striped Dish, 1950 | Oil paint | $92,732 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Flowers and Fruit, 1926 | Oil paint | $78,206 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 7 | PEONIES AND LILIES | Oil on canvas | $73,387 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 8 | Nude with mauve drapery, 1931 | Oil paint | $72,888 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Apples and pears in a striped bowl, 1879 | Oil paint | $71,765 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 10 | Landscape, 1935 | Oil paint | $68,821 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $30,147 |
| Other | 8 | $8,302 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,786 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $30,343 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $9,294 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Matthew Smith is an undetermined artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,119. 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 Matthew Smith sold in 2026 for $24,476, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Matthew Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Matthew Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Matthew Smith work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Smith work is $18,119.
The median Matthew Smith painting sells for $30,343 across 80 lots.
The median Matthew Smith work on paper sells for $1,677 across 24 lots.
The median Matthew Smith photograph sells for $170 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Matthew Smith paintings typically sell for $23,898–$51,236 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Matthew Smith paintings typically sell for $8,638–$36,989 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $136‡ | $422 | — | 2024-10-16 |
| Paintings | 89 | $30,343†‡ | $277,777 | 89.9% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,677†‡ | $17,407 | 82.8% | 2025-06-25 |
| Photography | 6 | $170‡ | $272‡ | 83.3% | 2009-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $109,779 | $277,777 | — | 2025-03-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Matthew Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $136. Paintings (89 lots) median $30,343, record $277,777. A typical Matthew Smith painting sells for around 224× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $109,779.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $8,638–$36,989†‡ | $18,027†‡ | $232,132 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $23,898–$51,236 | $33,020 | $277,777 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,368–$4,167‡ | $1,717‡ | $17,407 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $874–$2,134† | $1,390† | $5,611 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $153–$204‡ | $170‡ | $272‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $277,777 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $232,132 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $17,407 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $422 |
| Photography | 2009 | $272‡ |
| Photography | 2009 | $204‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $136 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matthew Smith worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Smith work is $18,119. The median Matthew Smith painting sells for $30,343 across 80 lots. The median Matthew Smith work on paper sells for $1,677 across 24 lots. The median Matthew Smith photograph sells for $170 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Matthew Smith paintings typically sell for $23,898–$51,236 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Matthew Smith paintings typically sell for $8,638–$36,989 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 the average price of a Matthew Smith painting?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Smith painting is $30,343. 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 Matthew Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Smith painting is $277,777.
What is the average price of a Matthew Smith work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthew Smith work on paper is $1,677. 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 Matthew Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthew Smith work on paper is $17,407.
What is the average price of a medium Matthew Smith painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matthew Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $33,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Matthew Smith painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matthew Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $18,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Matthew Smith's auction record?
Matthew Smith's auction record is $277,777, set in 2020.
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