David Smith Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1920–1999

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for David Smith works on paper between 2016 and 2026, and 9 of them sold (69%). Across 9 sales with a published price, the typical result was $108Sign up free to see to $269Sign up free to see (median $124Sign 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). Sales were recorded mainly at Gorringe's (5), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (3) and Rogers Jones & Co (2).

£340≈ $490≈ €432Sign uprecord priceIs a new artist to the Welsh SaleRogers Jones & Co201613auction results2016–2026years recorded69%sold$124Sign up free to seemedian price

David Smith works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results: 13 2016–2026
Price range: $60–$490Sign up free to see
Median price: $124Sign up free to see 9 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 · Pakefield · Pakefield

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David Smith works on paper: key figures

Auction results: 13
Sold rate: 69%
Active at auction: 2016–2026
Median price: $124Sign 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 (5), Keys Fine Art Auctioneers (3), Rogers Jones & Co (2)

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All works on paper results

Untitled, 1952
Watercolor
56 x 76cm
Woolley & Wallis · Jun 2, 2026 · Lot 183
£200≈ $269≈ €231HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
Pakefield
Drawing
47x67cm
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · Jan 24, 2026 · Lot 91
£80≈ $108≈ €92HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
Untitled
Watercolor
18x27cm
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · Dec 13, 2025 · Lot 15
£240≈ $321≈ €274HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
Pakefield
Drawing
47x67cm
Keys Fine Art Auctioneers · Dec 13, 2025 · Lot 14
£80≈ $107≈ €91HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Keys Fine Art Auctioneers ↗
And, 1962
Drawing
37 x 54.5cm
Rogers Jones & Co · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 153
£45≈ $60≈ €52HammerSign up free to seeEst. £50–100View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗
A large collection of
Drawing
Gorringe's · Mar 3, 2025 · Lot 758
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
A large collection of
Drawing
Gorringe's · Mar 3, 2025 · Lot 757
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
Seven
Drawing
26 x 19cm
Gorringe's · Feb 10, 2025 · Lot 1732
£100≈ $124≈ €120HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Gorringe's ↗
Seven
Drawing
26 x 19cm
Gorringe's · Feb 10, 2025 · Lot 1731
£100≈ $124≈ €120HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Gorringe's ↗
Untitled
Drawing
57 x 36.5 cm
Chiswick Auctions · Apr 7, 2022 · Lot 60
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
Untitled
Drawing
57 x 36.5 cm
Chiswick Auctions · Apr 7, 2022 · Lot 58
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
Untitled
Watercolor
Gorringe's · Dec 18, 2017 · Lot 314
£90≈ $120≈ €102HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
Is a new artist to the Welsh Sale
Watercolor
37 x 55cm
Rogers Jones & Co · May 14, 2016 · Lot 92
£340≈ $490≈ €432HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Rogers Jones & Co ↗

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