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# Rodney Smith (1947–2016)

Rodney Smith is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,536. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rodney Smith sold in 2026 for $1,536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodney Smith work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodney Smith work is $1,536.

The median Rodney Smith photograph sells for $8,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2 | $8,390† | $16,380 | — | 2026-07-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $16,380 |
| Photography | 2026 | $400† |

† 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 Rodney Smith worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodney Smith work is $1,536. The median Rodney Smith photograph sells for $8,390 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rodney Smith's auction record?

Rodney Smith's auction record is $16,380, set in 2022.

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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, “Rodney Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rodney-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.