What is a William Thompson Russell Smith painting worth?
1812–1896 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 20 works by William Thompson Russell Smith with a published auction price sold between $1,523Sign up free to see and $4,199Sign up free to see, and the median is $2,037Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $2,560Sign up free to see across 17 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,800Sign up free to see across 7 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
William Thompson Russell Smith prices by medium
- Auction results
- 23
- Sold rate
- 87%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2026
- Median price
- $2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $6.5kSign up free to see View Near Bedford, Pennsylvania, Brunk Auctions, Sep 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $1.8k–$4.3kSign up free to see | $2.6kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $910–$1.9kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Bonhams (8), Brunk Auctions (6), Rago Auctions (3)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 3 | $705–$1kSign up free to see | $910Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 16 | $1.9k–$4.3kSign up free to see | $2.5kSign up free to see |
Recent William Thompson Russell Smith sales
- Pool, Franconia Notch, Watercolor on paper — $1,900Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Jan 24, 2026
- Trees on the Pennypack, oil on canvas — $538Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Aug 12, 2025
- Boating on the River with a Bridge, oil on canvas — $1,664Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 12, 2025
- A Valley Landscape with a Boy and Cows, oil on canvas — $2,560Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Mar 12, 2025
- Chocorua Peak, Oil on panel — $1,800Sign up free to see, Barridoff Auctions, Apr 13, 2024
- View Near Bedford, Pennsylvania, oil on canvas — $6,500Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Sep 16, 2023
- ATTR Portrait of Junius Butus Booth, Oil on Canvas — $75Sign up free to see, Clarke Auction Gallery, Aug 30, 2022
- Tacony Creek, oil on paper — $910Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Jun 26, 2020
Questions about William Thompson Russell Smith prices
What is a William Thompson Russell Smith painting worth?
Based on 20 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by William Thompson Russell Smith have sold for a median of $2,037, and half of them sold between $1,523 and $4,199. For paintings alone the median is $2,560 (17 sales). 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 William Thompson Russell Smith sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $6,500 for “View Near Bedford, Pennsylvania” at Brunk Auctions in September 2023.
Which William Thompson Russell Smith medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $2,560 (17 sales).
How often do William Thompson Russell Smith works sell at auction?
87% of the 23 lots recorded between 2006 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a William Thompson Russell Smith painting?
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Of the 23 lots by William Thompson Russell Smith recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 20 found a buyer (87%).
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