> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-smyth · updated 2026-11-01

# Norman Smyth (1933–2020)

## What is Norman Smyth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Norman Smyth at 1 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $373–$573, n=9). The auction record is $602 for ST. JOHN'S POINT (2025, deVeres Art Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST. JOHN'S POINT | Oil on board | $602 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | FARMHOUSE IN CO. DONEGAL | Oil on board | $573 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | FARMHOUSE ON A HILL | Oil on panel | $573 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | FEEDING THE CALF | Oil on board | $573 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | MAN READING NEWSPAPER | Oil on board | $430 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | AS I ROVED OUT | Oil on canvas | $401 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | THE RED DOOR | Oil on canvas | $373 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | IN THE PARK | Oil on board | $315 | deVeres Art Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | IN THE PARK | Oil on board | $206 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | WEST OF IRELAND FISHERMAN | Oil on panel | $9 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $387 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $401 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Norman Smyth is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $387.

A work by Norman Smyth sold in 2026 for $401, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Smyth work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Smyth work is $387.

The median Norman Smyth painting sells for $387 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $387 | $602 | — | 2026-03-24 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $315–$573 | $401 | $602 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $602 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $573 |

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 Norman Smyth worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Smyth work is $387. The median Norman Smyth painting sells for $387 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Norman Smyth painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Smyth painting is $387.

### What is Norman Smyth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Smyth painting is $602.

### What is Norman Smyth's auction record?

Norman Smyth's auction record is $602, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.