Robert Dumont-Smith (1908–1994)
Robert Dumont-Smith is a British artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $146. 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 Robert Dumont-Smith sold in 2026 for $376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Dumont-Smith work is $146.
The median Robert Dumont-Smith painting sells for $151 across 50 lots.
The median Robert Dumont-Smith work on paper sells for $74 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Dumont-Smith paintings typically sell for $119–$206 (the middle half of 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $151†‡ | $389‡ | 90.9% | 2026-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $74 | $171 | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $389†‡ | $1,250 | — | 2021-04-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $119–$206†‡ | $140†‡ | $389‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $146–$248† | $186† | $388† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $389‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $388† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $171 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $131 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Robert Dumont-Smith worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Dumont-Smith work is $146. The median Robert Dumont-Smith painting sells for $151 across 50 lots. The median Robert Dumont-Smith work on paper sells for $74 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Dumont-Smith paintings typically sell for $119–$206 (the middle half of 36 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 Robert Dumont-Smith painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Dumont-Smith painting is $151. 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 Robert Dumont-Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Dumont-Smith painting is $389. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Robert Dumont-Smith painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Dumont-Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $140, 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 the average price of a medium Robert Dumont-Smith painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Dumont-Smith painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Dumont-Smith's auction record?
Robert Dumont-Smith's auction record is $389, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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