Xanthus Robert Smith (1839–1929)
Xanthus Robert Smith is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,000. 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 Xanthus Robert Smith sold in 2022 for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xanthus Robert Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Xanthus Robert Smith work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanthus Robert Smith work is $1,000.
The median Xanthus Robert Smith painting sells for $1,200 across 7 lots.
The median Xanthus Robert Smith work on paper sells for $300 across 5 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 | 8 | $1,200†‡ | $12,650‡ | 87.5% | 2022-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $300† | $750 | — | 2023-05-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,009–$2,250†‡ | $1,118†‡ | $5,000‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $296–$750† | $300† | $750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $12,650‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $750† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Xanthus Robert Smith worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanthus Robert Smith work is $1,000. The median Xanthus Robert Smith painting sells for $1,200 across 7 lots. The median Xanthus Robert Smith work on paper sells for $300 across 5 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 Xanthus Robert Smith's auction record?
Xanthus Robert Smith's auction record is $12,650, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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