Smadja (1897–1977)
Smadja is an Algerian artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,280. 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 Smadja sold in 2024 for $2,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Smadja on OpeningBid →What is a Smadja work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smadja work is $1,280.
The median Smadja painting sells for $1,402 across 12 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 | 13 | $1,402†‡ | $4,551 | 92.3% | 2025-12-08 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $869–$2,210‡ | $1,237‡ | $4,006 |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $4,551 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,006 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Smadja worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smadja work is $1,280. The median Smadja painting sells for $1,402 across 12 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 Smadja painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Smadja painting is $1,402. 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 Smadja's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Smadja painting is $4,551.
What is Smadja's auction record?
Smadja's auction record is $4,551, set in 2024.
See the full Smadja record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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