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# William Thompson Russell Smith (1812–1896)

William Thompson Russell Smith is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,975.

A work by William Thompson Russell Smith sold in 2020 for $2,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Thompson Russell Smith work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Thompson Russell Smith work is $1,975.

The median William Thompson Russell Smith painting sells for $1,975 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,975 | $4,541 | — | 2020-06-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,541 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,000 |

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 William Thompson Russell Smith worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Thompson Russell Smith work is $1,975. The median William Thompson Russell Smith painting sells for $1,975 across 4 lots.

### What is William Thompson Russell Smith's auction record?

William Thompson Russell Smith's auction record is $4,541, set in 2012.

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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.