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John Firth-Smith

Australian · b. 1943 · Painter, Printmaker

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49auction results2010–2024years recorded71%sold (35)$4.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Firth-Smith, Contemplation 1987, 1987, oil on canvasContemplation 1987Menzies · A$46,636≈ $42,066≈ £25,510≈ €30,567Sign up to see
  2. John Firth-Smith, Winter Rounds 1982, 1982, synthetic polymer paint on linenWinter Rounds 1982Menzies · A$44,182≈ $34,200≈ £21,747≈ €30,519Sign up to see
  3. John Firth-Smith, Whale 1987, 1987, oil on canvasWhale 1987Menzies · A$29,455≈ $30,913≈ £19,188≈ €23,648Sign up to see

John Firth-Smith’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 49 auction results for John Firth-Smith between 2010 and 2024, of which 35 sold (71%). Recorded sale prices range from $66Sign up free to see to $42.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $42.1kSign up free to see for Contemplation 1987 at Menzies in March 2014. The most common medium is oil paintings (31 lots). Most results come from Menzies (19), Davidson Auctions (15) and Leonard Joel (10).

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  1. John Firth-Smith, Imp, 1990, Mixed Media on Paper
    Imp, 1990
    Mixed media · Paper
    57x36cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 113
    A$400≈ $269≈ £204≈ €241HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. John Firth-Smith, Rhythms #2 2002, 2002, oil on linen
    Rhythms #2 2002, 2002
    Oil · Linen
    91.5 x 274.0 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 51
    A$14,727≈ $9,806≈ £7,748≈ €9,174Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$15,000–20,000View at Menzies ↗
  3. John Firth-Smith, On Starboard II, 2012, Oil on Linen
    On Starboard II, 2012
    Oil · Linen
    76x214cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 118
    A$5,000≈ $3,196≈ £2,505≈ €2,930HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. John Firth-Smith, Hamburger, 1965, Oil on Paper
    Hamburger, 1965
    Oil · Paper
    49.5x61cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 238
    A$350≈ $232≈ £182≈ €213HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$450–750View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. John Firth-Smith, Myth, 1990, Lithograph 7/50
    Myth, 1990
    Lithograph · ed. 7/50
    29x52.5cm (image)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 31
    A$100≈ $66≈ £52≈ €61HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. John Firth-Smith, Night Wind 1985, 1985, oil on linen
    Night Wind 1985, 1985
    Oil · Linen
    91.5 x 182.5 cm
    Menzies · · Lot 91
    A$20,864≈ $13,925≈ £11,296≈ €12,838Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Menzies ↗
  7. John Firth-Smith, Sleeping Boats 1, 1975, pastel on paper
    Sleeping Boats 1, 1975
    Pastel · Paper
    67.5 x 140cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 95
    A$3,600≈ $2,500≈ £2,044≈ €2,367Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  8. John Firth-Smith, The Approach, 2012, Oil on Linen
    The Approach, 2012
    Oil · Linen
    76x214cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 36
    A$7,000≈ $4,942≈ £3,931≈ €4,673HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. John Firth-Smith, Glow #8, 2000, oil on linen
    Glow #8, 2000
    Oil · Linen
    91 x 274cm
    Leonard Joel · · Lot 59
    A$11,000≈ $7,719≈ £6,231≈ €7,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$12,000–18,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
  10. John Firth-Smith, Levitation I, 2005, Monotype in Ink & Oil Paint on Rag Paper
    Levitation I, 2005
    Print (other) · Paper
    39x95cm (image) 80x120cm (sheet)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 18
    A$1,400≈ $988≈ £745≈ €875HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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John Firth-Smith: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Firth-Smith at auction?

$42,066Sign up free to see, for Contemplation 1987 at Menzies (March 2014) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Firth-Smith?

The median sale price is $4.9kSign up free to see across 35 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Firth-Smith have sold at auction?

35 of 49 recorded lots sold between 2010 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell John Firth-Smith?

Menzies, Davidson Auctions and Leonard Joel account for the most recorded results. Menzies · Davidson Auctions · Leonard Joel

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