> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-e-smith · updated 2026-11-01

# Robert E Smith (1927–2010)

Robert E Smith is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $162. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert E Smith sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert E Smith work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert E Smith work is $162.

The median Robert E Smith work on paper sells for $175 across 3 lots.

The median Robert E Smith painting sells for $125 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $125† | $125† | — | 2019-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $175† | $300† | 75% | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $300† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $175† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $125† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $125† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Robert E Smith worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert E Smith work is $162. The median Robert E Smith work on paper sells for $175 across 3 lots. The median Robert E Smith painting sells for $125 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert E Smith's auction record?

Robert E Smith's auction record is $300, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $300 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert E Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-e-smith (updated 2026-11-01).

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.