David Smith Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1920–1999

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Of the 3 lots by David Smith (paintings) recorded at auction between 2018 and 2025, 3 found a buyer (100%). The median price realised is $150Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $131Sign up free to see–$472Sign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Untitled, sold at Gorringe's in June 2018 for $794Sign up free to see. Most results come from Gorringe's (2) and Toovey's (1).

£600≈ $794≈ €681Sign uprecord priceUntitledGorringe's20183auction results2018–2025years recorded100%sold$150Sign up free to seemedian price

David Smith paintings prices at a glance

Auction results: 3 2018–2025
Price range: $111–$794Sign up free to see
Median price: $150Sign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale: $111Sign up free to see Nov 2025, Toovey's
Record sale: $794Sign up free to see 2018, Gorringe's

Recent sales: Beachscape at Blakeney (Norfolk) · Sastrugi Number 1, Antarctica · Untitled

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David Smith paintings: key figures

Auction results: 3
Sold rate: 100%
Active at auction: 2018–2025
Median price: $150Sign up free to see
Record price: $794Sign up free to see Untitled, Gorringe's, Jun 2018

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (2), Toovey's (1)

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All paintings results

Beachscape at Blakeney (Norfolk)
Mixed media
25cm x 34cm
Toovey's · Nov 5, 2025 · Lot 237
£85≈ $111≈ €96HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
Sastrugi Number 1, Antarctica, 1977
Oil · Canvas
50 x 66cm
Gorringe's · Jan 27, 2025 · Lot 1789
£120≈ $150≈ €143HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
Gorringe's · Jun 26, 2018 · Lot 660
£600≈ $794≈ €681HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Gorringe's ↗

Questions about David Smith paintings

How much is a David Smith painting worth?

David Smith paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $111 and $794, with a median of $150 across 3 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive David Smith painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $794 for “Untitled”, sold at Gorringe's in June 2018.

How much do David Smith paintings sell for?

Over the whole record (2018–2025) the median is $150.

Where are David Smith paintings sold?

Most of the 3 recorded results come from Gorringe's (2), Toovey's (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a David Smith painting?

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