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# Shinique Smith (b. 1971)

## What is Shinique Smith’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Shinique Smith at 7 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,740 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,840–$8,255, n=5). The auction record is $81,900 for Rose Colored Times (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rose Colored Times, 2009 | Acrylic, ink, fabric and paper collage on canvas mounted on panel | $81,900 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Baltimore, MD In the Twilight, 1971 | Spray paint | $40,695 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | My Belly Button Window, 2016 | Ink, acrylic, fabric, ribbon, yarn, and found objects on canvas mounted on panel | $32,760 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Monochrome, 2010 | Vintage fabrics and artist's clothing bound with ribbon on wood panel | $17,500 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Gnosis, 2013 | Panel | $16,510 | Phillips | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Inner Clock, 2014 | Acrylic, ink, fabric, paper collage and found objects on wood panel | $16,510 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Moon / Blossoms / Dream, 2011 | Acrylic, ink, fabric, spray paint and paper collage on canvas over panel | $15,484 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | The Purple Inside Me, 2011 | Acrylic, ink, glitter, fabric and paper collage on canvas laid on panel | $12,630 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 9 | Espirit, 2006 | Collage | $8,255 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 10 | Mosaic, 2013 | Clothing, fiberfill, rope and ribbon | $7,740 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $16,510 |
| Other | 7 | $6,250 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,250 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $17,005 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,032 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shinique Smith is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $6,250.

A work by Shinique Smith sold in 2025 for $7,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shinique Smith work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shinique Smith work is $6,250.

The median Shinique Smith work on paper sells for $6,048 across 6 lots.

The median Shinique Smith painting sells for $16,510 across 5 lots.

The median Shinique Smith print sells for $1,270 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,270 | $2,032 | 75% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 5 | $16,510 | $40,695 | — | 2025-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $6,048 | $81,900 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,014 | $6,250 | — | 2024-04-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | — | 2015-09-17 |

Shinique Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,270 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $16,510, record $40,695. A typical Shinique Smith painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $81,900 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $40,695 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $12,630 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $6,250 |
| Photography | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,032 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,778 |

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 Shinique Smith worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shinique Smith work is $6,250. The median Shinique Smith work on paper sells for $6,048 across 6 lots. The median Shinique Smith painting sells for $16,510 across 5 lots. The median Shinique Smith print sells for $1,270 across 3 lots.

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

Shinique Smith's auction record is $81,900, 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, “Shinique Smith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shinique-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.