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Michael Smith

American · 1942–2018 · Photographer

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10lots offered2015–2025years recorded100%sold (8)$344Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Michael Smith, Near Thingvallavatn, Iceland, 2006, C-printNear Thingvallavatn, IcelandLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $635≈ £474≈ €542Sign up to see
  2. Michael Smith, Portrait #22, 2003, oil on wood boardPortrait #22Levis Fine Art Auctions · CA$644≈ $508≈ £399≈ €473Sign up to see
  3. Michael Smith, Broward County, Florida, 1989, silver chloride contact printBroward County, FloridaLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $387≈ £302≈ €358Sign up to see

Michael 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 8 auction results for Michael Smith between 2015 and 2025, of which 8 sold (100%). A further 2 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $127Sign up free to see to $635Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $635Sign up free to see for Near Thingvallavatn, Iceland at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in December 2025. The most common medium is photographs (5 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (3), Rachel Davis Fine Arts (2) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (2).

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  1. Michael Smith, Near Thingvallavatn, Iceland, 2006, C-print
    Near Thingvallavatn, Iceland, 2006
    Photograph
    7½ h x 9½ w in (19 x 24 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 321
    $635≈ £474≈ €542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Michael Smith, Guerrero Negro, Baja, California, 2003, gelatin silver print
    Guerrero Negro, Baja, California, 2003
    Photograph
    7½ h x 19⅛ w in (19 x 49 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 241
    $127≈ £97≈ €110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Michael Smith, Shore Acres, Oregon, gelatin silver print
    Shore Acres, Oregon
    Photograph
    7½ h x 19½ w in (19 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 242
    $381≈ £291≈ €331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Michael Smith, Untitled (Landscape), 1978, gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Landscape), 1978
    Photograph
    7⅝ h x 19⅝ w in (19 x 50 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $189≈ £147≈ €172Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Michael Smith, Broward County, Florida, 1989, silver chloride contact print
    Broward County, Florida, 1989
    Print (other)
    8⅝ h x 19¾ w in (22 x 50 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 389
    $387≈ £302≈ €358Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Michael Smith, Roan Mountain, TN, 1992, c-print
    Roan Mountain, TN, 1992
    Photograph
    14¼ h x 21 w in (36 x 53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 289
    $250≈ £222≈ €257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
  7. Michael Smith, Portrait #22, 2003, oil on wood board
    Portrait #22, 2003
    Oil · Panel
    21.6 x 15.9 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 264
    CA$644≈ $508≈ £399≈ €473Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$700–900View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  8. Michael Smith, Canal, 1991, oil on canvas board
    Canal, 1991
    Oil · Canvas
    31.8 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1233
    CA$410≈ $307≈ £203≈ €282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$100–150View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (2)

Lots by Michael Smith that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Michael Smith photographs (5)

Michael Smith: quick facts

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

$635Sign up free to see, for Near Thingvallavatn, Iceland at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Michael Smith?

The median sale price is $344Sign up free to see across 8 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Michael Smith have sold at auction?

8 of 8 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2025. 2 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Michael Smith?

Rago Auctions, Rachel Davis Fine Arts and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)

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