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Joshua Smith

Australian · 1905–1995 · Painter

Joshua Smith was an Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize in 1944 with his portrait of Hon Sol Rosevear, MP, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, but is… (Wikipedia)

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44auction results2016–2026years recorded77%sold (34)$185Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Joshua Smith, Poppies (circa 1930), 1930, oil on canvas on composition boardPoppies (circa 1930)Smith & Singer · A$17,080≈ $12,546≈ £8,686≈ €11,029Sign up to see
  2. Joshua Smith, Self Portrait, 1951, Oil on Canvas on BoardSelf PortraitDavidson Auctions · A$4,250≈ $3,048≈ £2,270≈ €2,617Sign up to see
  3. Joshua Smith, Gallery Attendant McSweeney, 1963, Oil on BoardGallery Attendant McSweeneyDavidson Auctions · A$1,800≈ $1,130≈ £875≈ €1,044Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 44 auction results for Joshua Smith between 2016 and 2026, of which 34 sold (77%). Recorded sale prices range from $33Sign up free to see to $12.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $12.5kSign up free to see for Poppies (circa 1930) at Smith & Singer in May 2016. The most common medium is oil paintings (26 lots). Most results come from Davidson Auctions (42), Smith & Singer (1) and Phillips (1).

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  1. Joshua Smith, Young Lady in Red Jacket, 1957 (possibly the artist's niece), Oil on Board
    Young Lady in Red Jacket, 1957 (possibly the artist's niece)
    Oil · Board
    49.5x38cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 139
    A$275≈ $197≈ £147≈ €169HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Joshua Smith, Last Study of the Artist's Father, 1950, Gouache on Paper
    Last Study of the Artist's Father, 1950
    Gouache · Paper
    12.5x15cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 140
    A$170≈ $122≈ £91≈ €105HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Joshua Smith, Julie Starr, 1976, Oil on Board
    Julie Starr, 1976
    Oil · Board
    93x70cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 177
    A$200≈ $143≈ £107≈ €123HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Joshua Smith, Self Portrait, 1951, Oil on Canvas on Board
    Self Portrait, 1951
    Oil · Canvas
    51x40cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 27
    A$4,250≈ $3,048≈ £2,270≈ €2,617HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$400–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Joshua Smith, (2)
    (2)
    'Genre Study,' late 1930s, watercolour (19x13.5cm); and 'Head Study with Trees,' pencil & ink (20x18cm)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 356
    A$400≈ $263≈ £195≈ €225HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$120–250View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Joshua Smith, Julie Starr, 1976, Oil on Board
    Julie Starr, 1976
    Oil · Board
    93x70cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 357
    A$450≈ $296≈ £219≈ €253HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Joshua Smith, Concentration [Louisa Smith, the artist's mother], c.1980, Conte
    Concentration [Louisa Smith, the artist's mother], c.1980
    Drawing
    33.5x26cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 360
    A$80≈ $53≈ £39≈ €45HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Joshua Smith, Tom Macindoe, c.1969, Oil on Board
    Tom Macindoe, c.1969
    Oil · Board
    108.5x78.5cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 362
    A$300≈ $197≈ £146≈ €169HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–600View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Joshua Smith, Still Life with Champagne and Brandy, Oil on Board
    Still Life with Champagne and Brandy
    Oil · Board
    45x60cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 363A
    A$200≈ $131≈ £97≈ €113HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$250–450View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  10. Joshua Smith, Trees and Rocks, Pastel
    Trees and Rocks
    Pastel
    35x27cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 363B
    A$60≈ $39≈ £29≈ €34HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$70–120View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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Joshua Smith: quick facts

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

$12,546Sign up free to see, for Poppies (circa 1930) at Smith & Singer (May 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Joshua Smith?

The median sale price is $185Sign up free to see across 34 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Joshua Smith have sold at auction?

34 of 44 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Joshua Smith?

Davidson Auctions, Smith & Singer and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions · Smith & Singer · Phillips

About Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith was an Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize in 1944 with his portrait of Hon Sol Rosevear, MP, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, but is better known as the subject of the previous year's controversial Archibald Prize win, Mr Joshua Smith by artist William Dobell.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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