Smith (1810–1910)
Smith is an undetermined artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $961. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Smith is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,738; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Smith work worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smith work is $961.
The median Smith photograph sells for $1,684 across 20 lots.
The median Smith work on paper sells for $411 across 18 lots.
The median Smith print sells for $270 across 11 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $270‡ | $5,812 | 78.6% | 2025-07-23 |
| Paintings | 5 | $841‡ | $1,445‡ | 80% | 2024-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $411‡ | $9,200 | 81.8% | 2026-07-15 |
| Photography | 22 | $1,684‡ | $63,537 | 90.9% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $39,537 | $63,537 | — | 2014-11-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $270 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $841, record $1,445. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Smith painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $39,537.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $165–$742‡ | $345‡ | $5,717‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $908–$3,500‡ | $1,152‡ | $4,962 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2014 | $63,537 |
| Photography | 2008 | $48,421 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,812 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,717‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,445‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,194 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,170‡ |
‡ 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 Smith worth?
Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smith work is $961. The median Smith photograph sells for $1,684 across 20 lots. The median Smith work on paper sells for $411 across 18 lots. The median Smith print sells for $270 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Smith photograph?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Smith photograph is $1,684. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Smith's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Smith photograph is $63,537.
What is the average price of a Smith work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Smith work on paper is $411. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Smith work on paper is $9,200.
What is the average price of a Smith print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Smith print is $270. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Smith print is $5,812.
What is the average price of a small Smith work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Smith work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Smith photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Smith photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Smith's auction record?
Smith's auction record is $63,537, set in 2014.
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