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Francis Hopkinson Smith Watercolors: Auction Prices

1838–1915

ArtSell has recorded 12 auction results for Francis Hopkinson Smith watercolors between 2004 and 2026, and 8 of them sold (67%). Across 8 sales with a published price, the typical result was $718Sign up free to see to $1.7kSign up free to see (median $1.1kSign up free to see). Evening at the canal, Venice holds the top price on file: $2.4kSign up free to see at Bonhams (April 2010). Sales were recorded mainly at James D. Julia (4), Bonhams (3) and Rago Auctions (2).

$2,440≈ £1,586≈ €1,809Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumEvening at the canal, VeniceBonhams12auction results2004–2026years recorded67%sold$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Francis Hopkinson Smith watercolors: key figures

Auction results
12
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$1.1kSign up free to see
Record price
$2.4kSign up free to see Evening at the canal, Venice, Bonhams, Apr 2010

Top auction houses: James D. Julia (4), Bonhams (3), Rago Auctions (2)

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  1. Sailing off Venice by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Watercolor, sold Sep 2026
    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. 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 ↗
  3. High Noon, Inn of William the Conqueror by Francis Hopkinson Smith, mixed media including watercolor and gouache on paper, sold Mar 2025
    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 ↗
  4. View of the Canal by Francis Hopkinson Smith, watercolor, charcoal and graphite on paper, sold Sep 2020
    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 ↗
  5. Early Morning on the Water by Francis Hopkinson Smith, 1877, watercolor on paper, sold Sep 2020
    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 ↗
  6. A view along the river path by Francis Hopkinson Smith, watercolour, bodycolour and charcoal, offered Jul 2019
    A view along the river path
    Watercolor
    33 x 58.4cm (13 x 23in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 302
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Lazy Afternoon by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Watercolors on paper, offered Aug 2015
    Lazy Afternoon
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sight: 11-3/4" x 15-1/4”. Overall: 21" x 24-1/2"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1417
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  8. A Venetian Canal by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Watercolors on paper, sold Aug 2015
    A Venetian Canal
    Watercolor · Paper
    Sight 23-1/2" x 17". Overall 27" x 21"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1281
    $741≈ £469≈ €644Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗
  9. Summer Park View by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Watercolor and gouache scene shows a park pond with trees, flowers and steps leading to the water, sold Aug 2012
    Summer Park View
    Watercolor
    Sight: 13" x 24"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1447
    $575≈ £365≈ €463Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at James D. Julia ↗
  10. Evening at the canal, Venice by Francis Hopkinson Smith, watercolor on paperboard, sold Apr 2010
    Evening at the canal, Venice
    Watercolor · Board
    12 x 22in
    Bonhams · · Lot 36
    $2,440≈ £1,586≈ €1,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
  11. A Lazy Afternoon by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Watercolor landscape scene shows a summer afternoon near a pond with a large rowboat and two figures, offered Aug 2009
    A Lazy Afternoon
    Watercolor
    11-3/4" x 15-3/4”
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1118
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,200View at James D. Julia ↗
  12. Townscape with Boats by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Watercolor, offered Dec 2004
    Townscape with Boats
    Watercolor
    9 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 270
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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