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# 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.

## What is a VERNON B. SMITH work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “VERNON B. SMITH auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vernon-smith (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.