Xanthus Russell Smith (1839–1929)
Xanthus Russell Smith is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $999. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Xanthus Russell Smith sold in 2024 for $2,394, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xanthus Russell Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Xanthus Russell Smith work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanthus Russell Smith work is $999.
The median Xanthus Russell Smith painting sells for $1,200 across 9 lots.
The median Xanthus Russell Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $1,200† | $91,000 | 81.8% | 2025-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $298† | $4,780 | 80% | 2025-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $538–$1,827† | $1,192† | $91,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $206–$962† | $296† | $4,780 |
† 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 | $91,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,780 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Xanthus Russell Smith worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xanthus Russell Smith work is $999. The median Xanthus Russell Smith painting sells for $1,200 across 9 lots. The median Xanthus Russell Smith work on paper sells for $298 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Xanthus Russell Smith painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xanthus Russell Smith painting is $1,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Xanthus Russell Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xanthus Russell Smith painting is $91,000.
What is Xanthus Russell Smith's auction record?
Xanthus Russell Smith's auction record is $91,000, set in 2007.
See the full Xanthus Russell Smith record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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