W. Eugene Smith is an American artist with 169 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,375.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $6,438 | $8,125 | — | 2015-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,112 | $13,750 | — | 2013-04-05 |
| Photography | 120 | $3,824 | $98,500 | 80.8% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $37,500 | $98,500 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walk to Paradise Garden, 1946 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $40,640 |
| Steel Worker, Pittsburgh | 2026-03-10 | Lama | $762 |
| Silhouette of Patient in Trance, Haiti | 2026-03-10 | Lama | $635 |
| Death of Gus-Gus, 1953 | 2026-01-22 | Bonhams | $2,234 |
| Impeach the Red Mayor (Hard Hat Riot against Government War Policy), 1969 | 2026-01-22 | Bonhams | $1,289 |
Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a W. Eugene Smith photograph is $3,824.
The highest price recorded at auction for a W. Eugene Smith photograph is $98,500.
W. Eugene Smith's auction record is $98,500, set on 2011-04-08.