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# Willard Smythe (1906–1995)

Willard Smythe is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $688.

A work by Willard Smythe sold in 2021 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willard Smythe work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard Smythe work is $688.

The median Willard Smythe painting sells for $688 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $688 | $1,250 | — | 2021-03-14 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,250 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $688 |

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 Willard Smythe worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willard Smythe work is $688. The median Willard Smythe painting sells for $688 across 3 lots.

### What is Willard Smythe's auction record?

Willard Smythe's auction record is $1,250, set in 2021.

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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.