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Francis Hopkinson Smith Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1838–1915

Of the 25 lots by Francis Hopkinson Smith (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2004 and 2026, 21 found a buyer (84%). Across 21 sales with a published price, the typical result was $875Sign up free to see to $2.4kSign up free to see (median $1.7kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $26.9kSign up free to see for Figures at Breakfast at Bonhams in April 2006. Most results come from Bonhams (8), Brunk Auctions (4) and James D. Julia (4).

$26,888≈ £15,418≈ €22,223Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumFigures at BreakfastBonhams25auction results2004–2026years recorded84%sold$1.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Francis Hopkinson Smith works on paper: key figures

Auction results
25
Sold rate
84%
Active at auction
2004–2026
Median price
$1.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$26.9kSign up free to see Figures at Breakfast, Bonhams, Apr 2006

Top auction houses: Bonhams (8), Brunk Auctions (4), James D. Julia (4)

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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. European Market Scene by Francis Hopkinson Smith, charcoal, graphite and white highlights on paper, offered Aug 2026
    European Market Scene
    Drawing · Paper
    11 x 20 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 73
    Result not publishedEst. $100–200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  3. Across the Lagoon by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Venice, Gouache on paper, sold Jan 2026
    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 ↗
  4. Seville by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Gouache Painting, offered Sep 2025
    Seville
    Gouache
    7 1/2 x 13 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 335
    Result not publishedEst. $400–600View at Leonard Auction ↗
  5. Seville by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Gouache Painting, offered Aug 2025
    Seville
    Gouache
    7 1/2 x 13 1/2 in
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 143
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Leonard Auction ↗
  6. 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 ↗
  7. 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 ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Chartres Cathedral from across the L'Eure River by Francis Hopkinson Smith, gouache on paper, sold Apr 2022
    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 ↗
  10. two sketchbooks by Francis Hopkinson Smith, 1874, mixed media on paper, sold Sep 2020
    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 ↗
  11. three sketchbooks by Francis Hopkinson Smith, graphite and charcoal on paper, sold Sep 2020
    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 ↗
  12. 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 ↗
  13. 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 ↗
  14. Old Dye House, Chartres by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Gouache, sold Mar 2020
    Old Dye House, Chartres
    Gouache
    19.5" high x 28" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 15
    $600≈ £517≈ €556HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  15. 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 ↗
  16. The Street Vendors
    Gouache
    20-1/2 x 28-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1713
    $1,700≈ £1,324≈ €1,498HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  17. Rio Guiseppe, Venice
    Gouache · Paper
    13-1/4 x 24 in. (sight)
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 558
    $1,300≈ £1,042≈ €1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  18. Piazetta, Venice, Rainy Day by Francis Hopkinson Smith, gouache on paper, sold Aug 2016
    Piazetta, Venice, Rainy Day
    Gouache · Paper
    21 3/4 x 16 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 55
    $4,375≈ £3,295≈ €3,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  19. 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 ↗
  20. 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 ↗
  21. Madison Square by Francis Hopkinson Smith, Two Charcoals on Paper, sold Oct 2013
    Madison Square
    Drawing · Paper
    Sight of both - 19.5" high x 28.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 34
    $650≈ £402≈ €472HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  22. 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 ↗
  23. View of Chartres in the gloaming by Francis Hopkinson Smith, pastel on paper affixed to board, sold Nov 2010
    View of Chartres in the gloaming
    Pastel · Paper
    28 x 20 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 12
    $3,050≈ £1,966≈ €2,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  24. 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 ↗
  25. 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 ↗
  26. Along a Venetian Canal by Francis Hopkinson Smith, charcoal heightened with white on paper, sold May 2007
    Along a Venetian Canal
    Drawing · Paper
    17 1/2 x 24 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 532
    $2,400≈ £1,204≈ €1,764Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  27. Figures at Breakfast by Francis Hopkinson Smith, gouache on paper laid down, sold Apr 2006
    Figures at Breakfast
    Gouache · Paper
    14 x 23 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 1012
    $26,888≈ £15,418≈ €22,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  28. 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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