Patti Smith (b. 1946)
Patti Smith is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Patti Smith sold in 2025 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Patti Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Patti Smith work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patti Smith work is $1,875.
The median Patti Smith photograph sells for $1,875 across 10 lots.
The median Patti Smith work on paper sells for $3,027 across 3 lots.
The median Patti Smith print sells for $546 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $546 | $625 | — | 2024-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,027 | $3,634 | — | 2020-12-10 |
| Photography | 13 | $1,875‡ | $15,120 | 76.9% | 2025-05-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,469–$4,347‡ | $1,875‡ | $15,120 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $15,120 |
| Photography | 2020 | $5,755 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,634 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $625 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $576 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $468 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Patti Smith worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patti Smith work is $1,875. The median Patti Smith photograph sells for $1,875 across 10 lots. The median Patti Smith work on paper sells for $3,027 across 3 lots. The median Patti Smith print sells for $546 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Patti Smith photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patti Smith photograph is $1,875. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Patti Smith's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Patti Smith photograph is $15,120.
What is the average price of a small Patti Smith photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Patti Smith photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Patti Smith's auction record?
Patti Smith's auction record is $20,000, set in 2014.
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