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# Smith, W. Eugene (1918–1978)

Smith, W. Eugene is an artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,128. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Smith, W. Eugene sold in 2026 for $2,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Smith, W. Eugene work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smith, W. Eugene work is $2,128.

The median Smith, W. Eugene photograph sells for $2,200 across 111 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Smith, W. Eugene photographs typically sell for $1,731–$7,086 (the middle half of 67 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 139 | $2,200‡ | $57,223 | 79.9% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $24,164 | $57,223 | — | 2020-04-03 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $1,731–$7,086‡ | $3,450‡ | $57,223 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $57,223 |
| Photography | 2008 | $52,821 |

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 Smith, W. Eugene worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smith, W. Eugene work is $2,128. The median Smith, W. Eugene photograph sells for $2,200 across 111 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Smith, W. Eugene photographs typically sell for $1,731–$7,086 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Smith, W. Eugene photograph?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Smith, W. Eugene photograph is $2,200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Smith, W. Eugene's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Smith, W. Eugene photograph is $57,223.

### What is the average price of a small Smith, W. Eugene photograph?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Smith, W. Eugene photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Smith, W. Eugene's auction record?

Smith, W. Eugene's auction record is $57,223, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Smith, W. Eugene auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-eugene-smith (updated 2026-11-02).

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.