Ure Smith (1887–1949)
Ure Smith is a British-Australian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $181. 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 Ure Smith sold in 2026 for $535, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ure Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Ure Smith work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ure Smith work is $181.
The median Ure Smith print sells for $159 across 10 lots.
The median Ure Smith work on paper sells for $172 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $159†‡ | $3,753 | 76.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $172† | $535 | 81.8% | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $71–$159† | $89† | $248† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $95–$253† | $172† | $535 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,753 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,395 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $535 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $262 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ure Smith worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ure Smith work is $181. The median Ure Smith print sells for $159 across 10 lots. The median Ure Smith work on paper sells for $172 across 9 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 Ure Smith print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ure Smith print is $159. 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 Ure Smith's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ure Smith print is $3,753.
What is the average price of a Ure Smith work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ure Smith work on paper is $172. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ure Smith's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ure Smith work on paper is $535.
What is Ure Smith's auction record?
Ure Smith's auction record is $3,753, set in 2015.
See the full Ure Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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