Matthew Smith Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1879–1959

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Of the 12 lots by Matthew Smith (drawings) recorded at auction between 2010 and 2025, 6 found a buyer (50%). The median price realised is $366Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $313Sign up free to see–$791Sign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.4kSign up free to see for Still life of dahlias Thought to be at Woolley & Wallis in June 2015. Sales were recorded mainly at Woolley & Wallis (6), Gorringe's (2) and Bonhams (1).

£900≈ $1,377≈ €1,237Sign uprecord priceStill life of dahlias Thought to beWoolley & Wallis12auction results2010–2025years recorded50%sold$366Sign up free to seemedian price

Matthew Smith drawings prices at a glance

Auction results
12 2010–2025
Price range
$297–$1.4kSign up free to see
Median price
$366Sign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$345Sign up free to see Oct 2025, Olympia Auctions
Record sale
$1.4kSign up free to see 2015, Woolley & Wallis

Recent sales: Reclining Nude · FIGURE STUDY, 1926 · Still life of fruit in a bowl, label of attrib…

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Matthew Smith drawings: key figures

Auction results
12
Sold rate
50%
Active at auction
2010–2025
Median price
$366Sign up free to see
Record price
$1.4kSign up free to see Still life of dahlias Thought to be, Woolley & Wallis, Jun 2015

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (6), Gorringe's (2), Bonhams (1)

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  1. Reclining Nude by Matthew Smith, pencil on paper, sold Oct 2025
    Reclining Nude
    Drawing · Paper
    54 x 36cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 421
  2. FIGURE STUDY, 1926 by Matthew Smith, pencil on paper, sold May 2025
    FIGURE STUDY, 1926
    Drawing · Paper
    54.1cm x 37.4cm (21 ¼in x 14 ¾in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 131
    £693≈ $925≈ €814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  3. Pears by Matthew Smith, 1949, Pencil, offered Oct 2022
    Pears, 1949
    Drawing
    37 x 50.5cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 37
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  4. Study of a seated mermaid Pencil and charcoal 47 by Matthew Smith, Pencil and charcoal, offered May 2022
    Study of a seated mermaid Pencil and charcoal 47
    Drawing
    47.7 x 38.7cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 213
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  5. 6 x 38 by Matthew Smith, Charcoal, offered May 2022
    6 x 38
    Drawing
    47.6 x 38.8cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 214
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  6. Still life of fruit in a bowl, label of attribution verso, 36 x 25cm by Matthew Smith, pencil on paper, sold May 2022
    Still life of fruit in a bowl, label of attribution verso, 36 x 25cm
    Drawing · Paper
    36 x 25cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1828
    £240≈ $302≈ €283HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Gorringe's ↗
  7. Still life of fruit in a bowl, label of attribution verso, 36 x 25cm by Matthew Smith, pencil on paper, sold May 2022
    Still life of fruit in a bowl, label of attribution verso, 36 x 25cm
    Drawing · Paper
    36 x 25cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1676
    £240≈ $297≈ €282HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Gorringe's ↗
  8. Still life of dahliasThought to be by Matthew Smith, drawing, offered Jun 2019
    Still life of dahliasThought to be
    Drawing
    56 x 42cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 112
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £900–1,200View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  9. Portrait of a girl Pencil 33 by Matthew Smith, Pencil, sold Jun 2017
    Portrait of a girl Pencil 33
    Drawing
    33.5 x 26cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 291
  10. Still life of dahlias Thought to be by Matthew Smith, drawing, sold Jun 2015
    Still life of dahlias Thought to be
    Drawing
    56 x 42cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 82
    £900≈ $1,377≈ €1,237HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  11. Seated nude by Matthew Smith, pencil, offered Nov 2013
    Seated nude
    Drawing
    49 x 33cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  12. Study of a seated woman, by Matthew Smith, pencil drawing,, offered Mar 2010
    Study of a seated woman,
    Drawing
    29.5 x 35cm (11 5/8 x 13 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 501
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about Matthew Smith drawings

How much is a Matthew Smith drawing worth?

Matthew Smith drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $297 and $1,377, with a median of $366; half of the 6 priced sales were between $313 and $791. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Matthew Smith drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,377 for “Still life of dahlias Thought to be”, sold at Woolley & Wallis in June 2015.

How much do Matthew Smith drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $324 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2010–2025) the median is $366.

How often do Matthew Smith drawings sell at auction?

50% of the 12 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Matthew Smith drawings sold?

Most of the 12 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (6), Gorringe's (2), Bonhams (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Matthew Smith drawing?

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