John Smart, Portrait of Mary Morton

John Smart

British · 1741–1811 · Painter, Printmaker

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  1. John Smart, A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon., watercolour on ivoryA portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon.Bonhams · £5,376≈ $6,804≈ €6,221Sign up to see

John Smart’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 1 auction result for John Smart in 2023, of which 1 sold (100%). The highest price recorded is $6.8kSign up free to see for A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon. at Bonhams in June 2023. Most results come from Bonhams (3), Chorley's (1) and im Kinsky (1).

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  1. John Smart, Portrait miniature of Captain Richard Burgess RN (1754-1797), watercolour on paper
    Portrait miniature of Captain Richard Burgess RN (1754-1797)After the artist
    Watercolor · Paper
    8.9cm x 6cm
    Chorley's · · Lot 1178
    £180≈ $242≈ €206HammerSign up free to seeEst. £40–60View at Chorley's ↗
  2. John Smart, A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon., watercolour on ivory
    £5,376≈ $6,804≈ €6,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. John Smart, Standing before a rural landscape, wearing white Empire dress with frilled trim, her dark hair curled and upswept, pencil and watercolour on paper, unsigned, square gilt-metal frame with reed and ribbon motifs, wood back, circular, 15.0cm square frame.
    £1,500≈ $1,849≈ €1,733Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  4. John Smart, Portrait of Maria Feodorowna, miniature painting on ivory
    Portrait of Maria FeodorownaFollower of the artist
    miniature painting on ivory · Other support
    12 x 10 cm (oval)
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0656
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €3,500–7,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  5. John Smart, A portrait of a lady in preparation for a miniature; along with three other drawings by various hands (a group of four), first, pencil; two pencil and one red chalk
    A portrait of a lady in preparation for a miniature; along with three other drawings by various hands (a group of four)Attributed to the artist
    Drawing
    first, cut corners, 4 x 3 1/4in; second 5 3/4 x 2 1/4in; third, sight, 4 x 2 1/2in; fourth, 3 1/4 x 2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3042
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗

John Smart: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Smart at auction?

$6,804Sign up free to see, for A portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir John Eden, wearing a brown coat over his green waistcoat, white chemise and stock, his powdered wig worn en queue and tied with black ribbon. at Bonhams (June 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Smart?

The median sale price is $6.8kSign up free to see across 1 priced sale. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Smart have sold at auction?

1 of 1 recorded lots sold in 2023.

Which auction houses sell John Smart?

Bonhams, Chorley's and im Kinsky account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Chorley's · im Kinsky

About John Smart

In museum collections

  • John Smart, Sir William HoodSir William Hood, ca. 1766
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • John Smart, Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Lady DeringPortrait of a Woman, Said to Be Lady Dering
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • John Smart, Mrs. ComynsMrs. Comyns, ca. 1760
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • John Smart, Mrs. Charlotte LennoxMrs. Charlotte Lennox, 1777
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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