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# Smoky Brown (1917–2005)

Smoky Brown is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $275. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Smoky Brown is recorded as sold in 2021 for $425; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Smoky Brown work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smoky Brown work is $275.

The median Smoky Brown painting sells for $300 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $300‡ | $450‡ | — | 2021-06-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $450‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $425‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Smoky Brown worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smoky Brown work is $275. The median Smoky Brown painting sells for $300 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Smoky Brown's auction record?

Smoky Brown's auction record is $450, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Smoky Brown auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/smoky-brown (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.