What is a Tony Smith work worth?
1912–1980 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 12 priced auction sales, works by Tony Smith have sold for a median of $16,560Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $7,292Sign up free to see and $48,525Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $20,320Sign up free to see across 5 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Tony Smith prices by medium
- Auction results
- 14
- Sold rate
- 86%
- Active at auction
- 2012–2026
- Median price
- $16.6kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $68.8kSign up free to see New Piece, Phillips, Nov 2019
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 4 | $39k–$52.8kSign up free to see | $46.4kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 4 | $8k–$24.6kSign up free to see | $10.9kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 3 | $2.5k–$7.6kSign up free to see | $6.5kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (8), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1), Art+Object (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 8 | $7.3k–$45.8kSign up free to see | $14.6kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 3 | $36.4k–$64.4kSign up free to see | $60kSign up free to see |
Recent Tony Smith sales
- Spitball, granite — $51,600Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 21, 2026
- Model for Last, Plexiglas, painted orange — $12,800Sign up free to see, Bonhams, May 21, 2026
- Light Box, cast bronze with black patina — $20,320Sign up free to see, Phillips, Dec 2, 2024
- New Piece, Black lacquered wood multiple — $7,560Sign up free to see, Phillips, Oct 24, 2022
- The Fourth of July, oil and pencil on canvas — $60,000Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Mar 10, 2022
- New Piece, bronze with black patina — $68,750Sign up free to see, Phillips, Nov 13, 2019
- The Elevens Are Up, cast bronze with black patina, two elements, 9/9 (1963) — $45,216Sign up free to see, Art+Object, Oct 31, 2017
- Mistake, cast bronze with black patina — $47,500Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 10, 2016
Questions about Tony Smith prices
What is a Tony Smith work worth?
Based on 12 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Tony Smith have sold for a median of $16,560, and half of them sold between $7,292 and $48,525. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Tony Smith sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $68,750 for “New Piece” at Phillips in November 2019.
Which Tony Smith medium sells for the most?
By median price, sculpture lead with $46,358 (4 sales).
How often do Tony Smith works sell at auction?
86% of the 14 lots recorded between 2012 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Tony Smith work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Tony Smith have appeared at auction 14 times in ArtSell’s records between 2012 and 2026; 12 sold, a sell-through rate of 86%.
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