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

# Matthew Smith (1879–1959)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 117 auction results for Matthew Smith at 16 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 74 | $30,147 |
| Other | 8 | $8,302 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,786 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 63 | $30,343 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $9,294 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 117 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Matthew Smith is an undetermined artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,046. 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.

## What is a Matthew Smith work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Smith work is $18,046.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Matthew Smith worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthew Smith work is $18,046. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matthew Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthew-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.