Walter Granville Smith (1870–1938)
Walter Granville Smith is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $885. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Walter Granville Smith is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Walter Granville Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Walter Granville Smith work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Granville Smith work is $885.
The median Walter Granville Smith work on paper sells for $920 across 3 lots.
The median Walter Granville Smith painting sells for $850 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $850† | $1,700 | 75% | 2022-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $920‡ | $1,000‡ | 60% | 2025-07-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $1,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $920 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $850 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Walter Granville Smith worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Granville Smith work is $885. The median Walter Granville Smith work on paper sells for $920 across 3 lots. The median Walter Granville Smith painting sells for $850 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Walter Granville Smith's auction record?
Walter Granville Smith's auction record is $1,700, set in 1996.
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