William E. Smith (b. 1913)
William E. Smith is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,930.
A work by William E. Smith sold in 2026 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William E. Smith on OpeningBid →What is a William E. Smith work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William E. Smith work is $2,930.
The median William E. Smith work on paper sells for $2,640 across 7 lots.
The median William E. Smith print sells for $4,064 across 1 lots.
The median William E. Smith painting sells for $400 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,064 | $4,064 | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 1 | $400 | $400 | — | 2024-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,640 | $7,620 | 87.5% | 2026-10-01 |
William E. Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $4,064. Paintings (1 lots) median $400, record $400.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,160–$5,080 | $2,640 | $7,620 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,842 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,064 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William E. Smith worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William E. Smith work is $2,930. The median William E. Smith work on paper sells for $2,640 across 7 lots. The median William E. Smith print sells for $4,064 across 1 lots. The median William E. Smith painting sells for $400 across 1 lots.
What is William E. Smith's auction record?
William E. Smith's auction record is $9,375, set in 2021.
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