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John Ivor Smith, Ermine Head

John Ivor Smith

British · 1927–2004 · Sculptor

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CA$5,313≈ $3,924≈ £3,178≈ €3,604Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumErmine HeadHeffel Fine Art Auction House5auction results2020–2025years recorded100%sold (5)$1.6kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Ermine Head by John Ivor Smith, fiberglass reinforced epoxy, sold Mar 2023Ermine HeadHeffel Fine Art Auction House · CA$5,313≈ $3,924≈ £3,178≈ €3,604Sign up to see
  2. Sleeping Sumo #2 by John Ivor Smith, bronze sculpture, sold Jul 2020Sleeping Sumo #2Heffel Fine Art Auction House · CA$2,813≈ $2,095≈ £1,610≈ €1,784Sign up to see
  3. Head by John Ivor Smith, cement sculpture, sold Jun 2025HeadHeffel Fine Art Auction House · CA$2,250≈ $1,644≈ £1,200≈ €1,406Sign up to see

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John Ivor Smith have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records between 2020 and 2025; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $1.4kSign up free to see to $2.1kSign up free to see (median $1.6kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $3.9kSign up free to see for Ermine Head at Heffel Fine Art Auction House in March 2023. The houses with the most results are Heffel Fine Art Auction House (5).

John Ivor Smith at auction: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2020–2025
Median price
$1.6kSign up free to see
Record price
$3.9kSign up free to see Ermine Head, Heffel Fine Art Auction House, Mar 2023
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Sculpture5$1.4k–$2.1kSign up free to see$1.6kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Heffel Fine Art Auction House (5)

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  1. Head by John Ivor Smith, painted cement sculpture, sold Aug 2025
    Head
    Sculpture
    22 1/2 x 8 x 9 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 236
    CA$1,250≈ $909≈ £672≈ €778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,000–3,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  2. Lying Figure by John Ivor Smith, cement sculpture, sold Jul 2025
    Lying Figure
    Sculpture
    8 3/4 x 9 x 4 3/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 129
    CA$2,000≈ $1,445≈ £1,092≈ €1,263Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,500–2,500View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  3. Head by John Ivor Smith, cement sculpture, sold Jun 2025
    Head
    Sculpture
    12 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 9 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 517
    CA$2,250≈ $1,644≈ £1,200≈ €1,406Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,000–3,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  4. Ermine Head by John Ivor Smith, fiberglass reinforced epoxy, sold Mar 2023
    Ermine Head
    Sculpture
    20 x 4 1/8 x 5 5/8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 036
    CA$5,313≈ $3,924≈ £3,178≈ €3,604Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,000–3,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  5. Sleeping Sumo #2 by John Ivor Smith, bronze sculpture, sold Jul 2020
    Sleeping Sumo #2
    Sculpture
    5 x 7 x 8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 437
    CA$2,813≈ $2,095≈ £1,610≈ €1,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,000–3,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗

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John Ivor Smith: quick facts

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

$3,924Sign up free to see, for Ermine Head at Heffel Fine Art Auction House (March 2023), the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Ivor Smith?

The median sale price is $1.6kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date; see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Ivor Smith have sold at auction?

5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell John Ivor Smith?

Heffel Fine Art Auction House accounts for the most recorded results. Heffel Fine Art Auction House

John Ivor Smith prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2020–2025
Price range
$909–$3.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.6kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$909Sign up free to see Aug 2025, Heffel Fine Art Auction House
Record sale
$3.9kSign up free to see 2023, Heffel Fine Art Auction House

Recent sales: Head · Lying Figure · Head

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