David Smith Sculpture: Auction Prices

American · 1906–1965

ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for David Smith sculpture between 2013 and 2026, of which 10 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $58 to $580,500, with a median of $2,600 across 10 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $580,500 for “Forging V” at Phillips in 2025.

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All sculpture results

1. 
   Untitled, c. 1964

   Sculpture

   1 h x 10 dia in (3 x 25 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 14, 2026 · Lot 224
   $4,480≈ £3,316≈ €3,828Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Forging V, 1955

   Sculpture

   74 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (188.9 x 20 x 20 cm)

   Phillips · Nov 19, 2025 · Lot 16
   $580,500≈ £442,387≈ €501,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600,000–800,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Rare W. SMITH / GREENWICH / NEW-YORK Stoneware Pitcher, circa 1840, circa 1840

   Sculpture

   H 13"

   Crocker Farm · Nov 15, 2024 · Lot 124
   $450≈ £355≈ €425Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Crocker Farm ↗
4. 
   Rare W. SMITH / GREENWICH / NEW-YORK Two-Gallon Stoneware Pitcher, circa 1840, circa 1840

   Sculpture

   H 13"

   Crocker Farm · Aug 4, 2023 · Lot 32
   $720≈ £567≈ €658Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Crocker Farm ↗
5. 
   Medallion, 1956

   Sculpture

   1 h x 10 dia in (3 x 25 cm)

   Wright · Oct 13, 2022 · Lot 151
   $7,500≈ £6,663≈ €7,701Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Rare 2 Gal. W. SMITH / GREENWICH, NY Stoneware Pitcher w/ Cobalt Decoration, circa 1840

   Sculpture

   H 13"

   Crocker Farm · Aug 6, 2021 · Lot 50
   $570≈ £410≈ €483Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Crocker Farm ↗
7. 
   Classic Figure III, 1945

   Sculpture · Panel

   sculpture 13 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (33.5 x 21.5 x 9 cm) base 1 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (3.8 x 12 x 12 cm) overall 14 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (37.3 x 21.5 x 12 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 149
   $201,600≈ £151,682≈ €166,419Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Spectre, 1953

   Sculpture

   15 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (40 x 39.4 x 13.3 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 184
   $471,000≈ £362,950≈ €416,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Unusual W. SMITH / GREENWICH / NEW YORK Stoneware Ink Bottle, circa 1840

   Sculpture

   H 6 1/2"

   Crocker Farm · Mar 14, 2015 · Lot 28
   $58≈ £39≈ €54Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Crocker Farm ↗
10. 
    Abandoned Foundation (Landscape), 1946

    Sculpture · Panel

    13 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. (33.7 x 40 x 13 cm.)

    Phillips · May 15, 2014 · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,200,000–1,800,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Very Rare Small Stoneware Lidded Jar Impressed W. SMITH / GREENWICH / NEW YORK, circa 1840

    Sculpture

    Crocker Farm · Nov 2, 2013 · Lot 30
    $345≈ £216≈ €255Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Crocker Farm ↗

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