David Smith Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices
1930–1999
David Smith oil paintings have appeared at auction 3 times in ArtSell’s records between 2024 and 2026; 3 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. The median price realised is $85Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales; the middle half sold for $65Sign up free to see–$217Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $350Sign up free to see for Coastal landscape at Sworders in March 2026. Sales were recorded mainly at Gorringe's (2) and Sworders (1).
David Smith oil paintings: key figures
- Auction results
- 3
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2024–2026
- Median price
- $85Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $350Sign up free to see Coastal landscape, Sworders, Mar 2026
Top auction houses: Gorringe's (2), Sworders (1)
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All oil paintings results
- £260≈ $350≈ €300Sign up free to see
- Ice cave, Antarctica, 1977£65≈ $85≈ €77Sign up free to see
- Impasto, 1970£35≈ $46≈ €42Sign up free to see
