VERNON B. SMITH (1894–1969)
VERNON B. SMITH is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,612. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by VERNON B. SMITH is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a VERNON B. SMITH work is $1,612.
The median VERNON B. SMITH painting sells for $674 across 14 lots.
The median VERNON B. SMITH sculpture sells for $3,250 across 14 lots.
The median VERNON B. SMITH work on paper sells for $375 across 6 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 | 16 | $674‡ | $7,000‡ | 87.5% | 2025-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $375‡ | $1,725 | 60% | 2019-08-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $3,250‡ | $8,500‡ | 93.3% | 2025-11-21 |
‡ 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) | 10 | $306–$1,776‡ | $511‡ | $7,000‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,300–$3,750‡ | $2,500‡ | $4,250‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,125–$5,625‡ | $4,000‡ | $8,500‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $6,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,725 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,300‡ |
‡ 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 VERNON B. SMITH worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a VERNON B. SMITH work is $1,612. The median VERNON B. SMITH painting sells for $674 across 14 lots. The median VERNON B. SMITH sculpture sells for $3,250 across 14 lots. The median VERNON B. SMITH work on paper sells for $375 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a VERNON B. SMITH painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a VERNON B. SMITH painting is $674. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is VERNON B. SMITH's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a VERNON B. SMITH painting is $7,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a VERNON B. SMITH sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a VERNON B. SMITH sculpture is $3,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is VERNON B. SMITH's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a VERNON B. SMITH sculpture is $8,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium VERNON B. SMITH painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium VERNON B. SMITH painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is VERNON B. SMITH's auction record?
VERNON B. SMITH's auction record is $8,500, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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