David Smith Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1920–1999

David Smith watercolors have appeared at auction 4 times in ArtSell’s records between 2016 and 2026; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $232Sign up free to see to $363Sign up free to see (median $295Sign up free to see). Is a new artist to the Welsh Sale holds the top price on file: $490Sign up free to see at Rogers Jones & Co (May 2016). The houses with the most results are Gorringe's (1), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (1) and Rogers Jones & Co (1).

£340≈ $490≈ €432Sign uprecord priceIs a new artist to the Welsh SaleRogers Jones & Co4auction results2016–2026years recorded100%sold$295Sign up free to seemedian price

David Smith watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
4 2016–2026
Price range
$120–$490Sign up free to see
Median price
$295Sign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$269Sign up free to see Jun 2026, Woolley & Wallis
Record sale
$490Sign up free to see 2016, Rogers Jones & Co

Recent sales: Untitled · Untitled · Untitled

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David Smith watercolors: key figures

Auction results
4
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2016–2026
Median price
$295Sign up free to see
Record price
$490Sign up free to see Is a new artist to the Welsh Sale, Rogers Jones & Co, May 2016

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (1), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (1), Rogers Jones & Co (1)

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  1. Untitled by David Smith, 1952, Watercolour, some with pen and ink and/or pencil The largest, sold Jun 2026
    Untitled, 1952
    Watercolor
    56 x 76cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 183
  2. Untitled by David Smith, watercolour, sold Dec 2025
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    18x27cm
    Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · · Lot 15
    £240≈ $321≈ €274HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
  3. Untitled by David Smith, watercolour, sold Dec 2017
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 314
    £90≈ $120≈ €102HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Is a new artist to the Welsh Sale by David Smith, watercolour, sold May 2016
    Is a new artist to the Welsh Sale
    Watercolor
    37 x 55cm
    Rogers Jones & Co · · Lot 92
    £340≈ $490≈ €432HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗

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