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# W. Smithson Broadhead (1888–1960)

W. Smithson Broadhead is a British artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by W. Smithson Broadhead sold in 2023 for $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 W. Smithson Broadhead work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [W. Smithson Broadhead on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-smithson-broadhead?ref=kg:w-smithson-broadhead) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a W. Smithson Broadhead work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Smithson Broadhead work is $5,000.

The median W. Smithson Broadhead print sells for $4,325 across 2 lots.

The median W. Smithson Broadhead painting sells for $5,000 across 1 lots.

The median W. Smithson Broadhead work on paper sells for $2,250 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $4,325† | $8,125 | — | 2018-10-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 50% | 2023-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | — | 2017-12-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $10,312 | $10,312 | — | 2017-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

W. Smithson Broadhead's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,325. Paintings (2 lots) median $5,000, record $5,000.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $10,312 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $525† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 W. Smithson Broadhead worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Smithson Broadhead work is $5,000. The median W. Smithson Broadhead print sells for $4,325 across 2 lots. The median W. Smithson Broadhead painting sells for $5,000 across 1 lots. The median W. Smithson Broadhead work on paper sells for $2,250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. Smithson Broadhead's auction record?

W. Smithson Broadhead's auction record is $10,312, set in 2017.

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