Tucker Smith (b. 1938)
What is Tucker Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Tucker Smith at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,570 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,600–$24,200, n=5). The auction record is $87,500 for Rams Being Rams (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rams Being Rams, 2009 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Drift Fence, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $72,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Rams Being Rams, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $63,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 4 | October Ice, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $58,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | Plains Monarch, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $54,450 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Vermillion Creek | Oil paint | $32,760 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Antlers and Aspens, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $26,325 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | Crossing Over to New Pasture, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $25,875 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 9 | Clear Creek, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $24,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Pronghorns, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $23,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $19,645 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $14,673 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Tucker Smith is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $18,720.
A work by Tucker Smith sold in 2026 for $24,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tucker Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Tucker Smith work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tucker Smith work is $18,720.
The median Tucker Smith painting sells for $22,385 across 16 lots.
The median Tucker Smith work on paper sells for $10,285 across 1 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 | 16 | $22,385 | $87,500 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,285 | $10,285 | — | 2021-07-31 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $9,560–$26,212 | $19,645 | $72,600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $72,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,285 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tucker Smith worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tucker Smith work is $18,720. The median Tucker Smith painting sells for $22,385 across 16 lots. The median Tucker Smith work on paper sells for $10,285 across 1 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 Tucker Smith painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tucker Smith painting is $22,385.
What is Tucker Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tucker Smith painting is $87,500.
What is the average price of a small Tucker Smith painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tucker Smith painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,645, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Tucker Smith's auction record?
Tucker Smith's auction record is $87,500, set in 2020.
See the full Tucker Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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