> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-smith · updated 2026-11-01

# Smith, W.

Smith, W. is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $416. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Smith, W. is recorded as sold in 2024 for $416; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smith, W. work is $416.

The median Smith, W. painting sells for $550 across 2 lots.

The median Smith, W. photograph sells for $2,185 across 1 lots.

The median Smith, W. work on paper sells for $416 across 1 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 | 4 | $550‡ | $550‡ | 50% | 2013-11-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $416‡ | $416‡ | — | 2024-10-03 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,185 | $2,185 | 50% | 2003-05-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2003 | $2,185 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $416‡ |

‡ 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 Smith, W. worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Smith, W. work is $416. The median Smith, W. painting sells for $550 across 2 lots. The median Smith, W. photograph sells for $2,185 across 1 lots. The median Smith, W. work on paper sells for $416 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Smith, W.'s auction record is $2,185, set in 2003.

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

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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.