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Francis Hopkinson Smith

American · 1838–1915 · Painter, Printmaker

Francis Hopkinson Smith was an American author, artist, and engineer. He built the foundation for New York City's Statue of Liberty, wrote numerous stories, and received… (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Figures at Breakfast, gouache on paper laid downFigures at BreakfastBonhams · $26,888≈ £15,418≈ €22,223Sign up to see
  2. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Piazetta, Venice, Rainy Day, gouache on paperPiazetta, Venice, Rainy DayBonhams · $4,375≈ £3,295≈ €3,909Sign up to see
  3. Francis Hopkinson Smith, View of Chartres in the gloaming, pastel on paper affixed to boardView of Chartres in the gloamingBonhams · $3,050≈ £1,966≈ €2,347Sign up to see

Francis Hopkinson 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 26 auction results for Francis Hopkinson Smith between 2004 and 2026, of which 22 sold (85%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $575Sign up free to see to $26.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $26.9kSign up free to see for Figures at Breakfast at Bonhams in April 2006. The most common medium is watercolors (12 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (8), Rago Auctions (5) and James D. Julia (4).

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  1. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Sailing off Venice, Watercolor
    Sailing off Venice
    Watercolor
    6.75" h x 11.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 59
    $1,400≈ £1,037≈ €1,208HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Across the Lagoon, Venice, Gouache on paper
    Across the Lagoon
    Gouache · Paper
    18" x 26"
    Barridoff Auctions · · Lot 104
    $2,500≈ £1,848≈ €2,129HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Barridoff Auctions ↗
  3. Venetian Canal
    Watercolor · Paper
    18-1/4 x 25-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 102
    $1,700≈ £1,269≈ €1,465HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  4. Francis Hopkinson Smith, High Noon, Inn of William the Conqueror, mixed media including watercolor and gouache on paper
    High Noon, Inn of William the Conqueror
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 3/4 x 36 in. (60.3 x 91.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 65
    $1,664≈ £1,285≈ €1,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Venice
    Mixed media · Paper
    18 x 25-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1083
    $2,200≈ £1,768≈ €2,024HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  6. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Chartres Cathedral from across the L'Eure River, gouache on paper
    Chartres Cathedral from across the L'Eure River
    Gouache · Paper
    28 1/2 x 19 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 54
    $1,785≈ £1,372≈ €1,643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Francis Hopkinson Smith, View of the Canal, watercolor, charcoal and graphite on paper
    View of the Canal
    Watercolor · Paper
    14½ h x 24 w in (37 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 554
    $875≈ £685≈ €751Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Francis Hopkinson Smith, two sketchbooks, 1874, mixed media on paper
    two sketchbooks, 1874
    Mixed media · Paper
    7¼ h x 10 w in (18 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 555
    $1,235≈ £967≈ €1,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Francis Hopkinson Smith, Early Morning on the Water, 1877, watercolor on paper
    Early Morning on the Water, 1877
    Watercolor · Paper
    3⅛ h x 5⅝ w in (8 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 566
    $650≈ £509≈ €558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Francis Hopkinson Smith, three sketchbooks, graphite and charcoal on paper
    three sketchbooks
    Drawing · Paper
    7¼ h x 10 w in (18 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 567
    $1,820≈ £1,426≈ €1,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

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

Francis Hopkinson Smith works on paper (25)Francis Hopkinson Smith watercolors (12)Francis Hopkinson Smith gouaches (7)Francis Hopkinson Smith drawings (3)

Francis Hopkinson Smith: quick facts

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

$26,888Sign up free to see, for Figures at Breakfast at Bonhams (April 2006) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Francis Hopkinson Smith?

The median sale price is $1.7kSign up free to see across 22 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Francis Hopkinson Smith have sold at auction?

22 of 26 recorded lots sold between 2004 and 2026. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Francis Hopkinson Smith?

Bonhams, Rago Auctions and James D. Julia account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Rago Auctions · James D. Julia

About Francis Hopkinson Smith

Francis Hopkinson Smith was an American author, artist, and engineer. He built the foundation for New York City's Statue of Liberty, wrote numerous stories, and received recognition for his paintings.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Francis Hopkinson Smith, Grand HarmoniconGrand Harmonicon, 1825–30
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Francis Hopkinson Smith, VeniceVenice, 1876
    Smithsonian American Art Museum · Public domain
  • Francis Hopkinson Smith, Canal SceneCanal Scene
    Museum of Fine Arts Boston · Public domain
  • Francis Hopkinson Smith, Canal SceneCanal Scene
    Museum of Fine Arts Boston · Public domain

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