What is a David Smith painting worth?
1930–1999 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 5 works by David Smith with a published auction price sold between $39Sign up free to see and $85Sign up free to see, and the median is $46Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $85Sign up free to see across 3 sales. In the last five years the median was $46Sign up free to see across 5 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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David Smith prices by medium
- Auction results
- 5
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2024–2026
- Median price
- $46Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $350Sign up free to see Coastal landscape, Sworders, Mar 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $46–$350Sign up free to see | $85Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $13–$39Sign up free to see | $26Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Gorringe's (4), Sworders (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent David Smith sales
- Coastal landscape, oil on board — $350Sign up free to see, Sworders, Mar 10, 2026
- Norfolk mill, ink — $39Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Oct 7, 2024
- Amsterdam, pencil and limited — $13Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Oct 7, 2024
- Ice cave, Antarctica, oil on canvas — $85Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Oct 7, 2024
- Impasto — $46Sign up free to see, Gorringe's, Oct 7, 2024
Questions about David Smith prices
What is a David Smith painting worth?
Based on 5 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by David Smith have sold for a median of $46, and half of them sold between $39 and $85. For paintings alone the median is $85 (3 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by David Smith sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $350 for “Coastal landscape” at Sworders in March 2026.
Which David Smith medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $85 (3 sales).
How often do David Smith works sell at auction?
100% of the 5 lots recorded between 2024 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a David Smith painting?
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David Smith have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records between 2024 and 2026; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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