Robert Smithson Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1938–1973

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Robert Smithson works on paper between 2014 and 2025, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $6,875 to $27,500, with a median of $16,780 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $27,500 for “Spiral Jetty” at Phillips in 2018.

Record: Spiral Jetty — $27,500Sign up free to see

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1. 
   Broken Glass Displacement, 1969

   Drawing · Board

   13 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (34.9 x 41.3 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 8, 2025 · Lot 16
   $21,590≈ £15,904≈ €18,425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Underground Projection Room (Utah Museum Plan), 1971

   Drawing · Paper

   9 h x 11¾ w in (23 x 30 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jun 21, 2023 · Lot 145
   $11,970≈ £9,405≈ €10,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
3. 
   Spiral Jetty, 1970

   Drawing · Paper

   19 x 23 3/4 in. (48.3 x 60.3 cm.)

   Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 137
   $27,500≈ £21,191≈ €24,345Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Dark Sister, 1961

   Gouache · Paper

   24 h x 18 w in (61 x 46 cm)

   Wright · Feb 27, 2014 · Lot 287
   $6,875≈ £4,130≈ €5,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗

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