William Thomas Smedley Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Thomas Smedley Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 21, 2024
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (Pennsylvania, 1858-1920), Park scene., Watercolor on paper, 12.25" x 8.75" sight. Framed 23.75" x 18.5".
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY Pennsylvania, 1858-1920 Park scene. Signed and dated lower right "W. Smedley 1899".
Eldred's
Jul. 21, 2024
William Thomas Smedley 1858-1920 Antique American Native Moonlit River Ride American Painting
Est: $300 - $500
Antique American gouache painting on board. Possibly an illustration. Signed. Measuring 11 by 16 inches. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496.
Curated Gallery Auctions
Jun. 20, 2024
WILLIAM T. SMEDLEY (1858-1920) "The Café at Old Delmonico's."
Est: $500 - $750
WILLIAM T. SMEDLEY (1858-1920) "The Café at Old Delmonico's." First published in Vignettes of Manhattan, by Brander Matthews (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1894). Watercolor & gouache on board. Signed "W.T. Smedley" in lower right. Later published in a collection of Smedley's illustrations, Life and Character: Drawings by W. T. Smedley, A. N. A. (New York and London: Harper & Brothers, 1899) with accompanying text by A. V. S. Anthony. Caption: "This cafe, which was the haunt of so many of the bon vivants is now a dream of the past. It is a question if another such gathering-place will be found in our generation."
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 02, 2024
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY 1858-1920 PAINTING SIGNED
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley (PA 1858-1920). A good illustration art work. The painting is w/c and gouache on paper and is titled, "There, 'Tis Right by Your Thumb', from Fame's Little Day, 1895. The work is signed. Kennedy Galleries label, verso. Measures: 24'' X 26'' (Frame) 15 1/4'' X 17 1/2'' (Sight)/16" x 19 3/8" (work as identified by Kennedy Galleries Label). Provenance: Private NY Collection and previously Kennedy Galleries
Austin York LLC
Jan. 02, 2024
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (1858-1920) SIGNED PAINTING
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley (PA 1858-1920). A good illustration art work. The painting is w/c and gouache on paper and is titled, "The Doctor's Horse", 1900. The work is signed. Kennedy Galleries label, verso. Measures: Measures: H 18 1/4" x 22 3/4" Sight: 10" x 14 1/2" 10 1/2" x 14 3/4" (work as identified by Kennedy Galleries Label). Provenance: Private NY Collection and previously Kennedy Galleries
Austin York LLC
Nov. 10, 2023
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (PA, 1858-1920)
Est: $400 - $600
Colonial Grannie with Grand-daughter, black & white gouache/watercolor on paper, signed lower right and dated 1884, probably an illustration, in cherry stick frame, matted under UV non-glare glass, OS: 24" x 18", SS: 18" x 11 1/2".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Oct. 18, 2023
William Thomas Smedley (American/Pennsylvania)
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley (American/Pennsylvania, 1858-1920), "A War Debt", 1894, watercolor and graphite on board, signed and dated lower left, handwritten label with title en verso, sight 12 3/4 in. x 15 5/8 in., framed, overall 17 1/2 in. x 19 1/4 in. x 3/4 in. Condition: Overall fair condition.
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 03, 2023
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $300 - $500
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" (sight). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 25, 2022
William Thomas Smedley, Pencil Drawings
Est: $150 - $250
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1970), (3) pencil drawings, (2) with Kennedy Galleries labels. Largest 17 3/4" x 12" (sheet). All unframed.
Kaminski Auctions
Jul. 17, 2022
William Thomas Smedley, Pencil Drawings
Est: $200 - $300
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1970), (3) pencil drawings, (2) with Kennedy Galleries labels. Largest 17 3/4" x 12" (sheet). All unframed.
Kaminski Auctions
Apr. 03, 2022
William Thomas Smedley Pencil Drawings
Est: $100 - $200
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) pencil drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 17 3/4" x 12" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Apr. 03, 2022
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" (sight). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Apr. 02, 2022
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $200 - $300
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 15 1/4" x 11" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Jul. 11, 2021
SMEDLEY William Thomas (USA 1858-1920), Central Market, Sydney, 1886., W/Clr, 24x33cm (irregular)
Est: $100 - $200
SMEDLEY, William Thomas (USA 1858-1920) Central Market, Sydney, 1886. W/Clr 24x33cm (irregular)
Davidson Auctions
Jun. 23, 2021
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (1858-1920) SIGNED PAINTING
Est: $500 - $700
William Thomas Smedley (PA 1858-1920). A good illustration art work. The painting is w/c and gouache on paper and is titled, "The Doctor's Horse", 1900. The work is signed. Kennedy Galleries label, verso. Measures: Measures: H 18 1/4" x 22 3/4" Sight: 10" x 14 1/2" 10 1/2" x 14 3/4" (work as identified by Kennedy Galleries Label). Provenance: Private NY Collection and previously Kennedy Galleries
Austin York LLC
Jun. 23, 2021
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY 1858-1920 PAINTING SIGNED
Est: $600 - $800
William Thomas Smedley (PA 1858-1920). A good illustration art work. The painting is w/c and gouache on paper and is titled, "There, 'Tis Right by Your Thumb', from Fame's Little Day, 1895. The work is signed. Kennedy Galleries label, verso. Measures: 24'' X 26'' (Frame) 15 1/4'' X 17 1/2'' (Sight)/16" x 19 3/8" (work as identified by Kennedy Galleries Label). Provenance: Private NY Collection and previously Kennedy Galleries
Austin York LLC
Jul. 16, 2020
WILLIAM T. SMEDLEY. Young Woman Posing with Chair.
Est: $400 - $600
WILLIAM T. SMEDLEY. Young Woman Posing with Chair. Probable magazine story illustration. Mixed media, including gouache, ink, pencil, and wash on paper. 570x420; 22 1/4x17 inches, on 26 1/2x20 1/2-inch sheet. Signed "W. T. Smedley" and dated [18]96[?] in lower right image. Recently cleaned/restored. Hinged to board with window matte.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 14, 2020
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (AMERICAN 1858-1920) THE PLANTERS WERE NOT ENERGETIC COTTON GROWERS....
Est: $750 - $2,500
William Thomas Smedley, a freelance artist, was an illustrator of books and major magazines and a portrait painter of New York society. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and began as an illustrator for Harper's and was a contributor to major magazines such as, Scribner's and The Ladies Home Journal. Ex: Kennedy Galleries, New York. Smedley was a member of several artist's societies and received many awards for his work. Artist: WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (AMERICAN 1858-1920) Condition: Very good Created: Dated 1899 Frame: Modern frame Medium: Ink of paper Signature: Signed lower right "WTS 1899" Title: THE PLANTERS WERE NOT ENERGETIC COTTON GROWERS.... Work Size: 6.5" x 12" Condition: Dimensions: Frame: 13 - 1/2" x 19 - 1/2".
Morphy Auctions
Jun. 27, 2020
William Thomas Smedley Pencil Drawings
Est: $200 - $400
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) pencil drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 17 3/4" x 12" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Mar. 04, 2020
William Smedley American, 1858-1920 Illustration: Debutantes at a Party, 1893
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
William Smedley American, 1858-1920 Illustration: Debutantes at a Party, 1893 Signed W.T. Smedley and dated '93 (ll) Watercolor on illustration board 26 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 26, 2020
William Thomas Smedley Ink Drawings
Est: $250 - $450
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of four (4) ink drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 14 1/4" x 13 1/4" (image). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Jan. 26, 2020
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 15 1/4" x 11" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 10, 2019
William Thomas Smedley Pencil Drawings
Est: $250 - $450
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) pencil drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 17 3/4" x 12" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 10, 2019
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $500 - $700
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" (sight). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 10, 2019
William Thomas Smedley Ink Drawings
Est: $350 - $550
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of four (4) ink drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 14 1/4" x 13 1/4" (image). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 10, 2019
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $500 - $700
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 15 1/4" x 11" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 24, 2018
William Smedley Romantic Illustration Painting
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley New York,1858-1920 Titled "Will You Let Me Pass", the work depicts a sensually charged bride in white standing between two curtains as her newlywed husband enters the room.Watercolor on board Signed "T. Smedley" and dated "1896" lower left. Painting 13 1/2" x 10",Matting 22" x 16" Purchased from Kennedy Galleries Inc., New York. From an Uxbridge, Massachusetts estate.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 24, 2018
William Smedley Art Nouveau Romantic Illustration
Est: $400 - $600
William Thomas Smedley New York,1858-1920 Titled "The Renewal", the work depicts a formally dressed man and woman romantically sitting on a rooftop balcony beneath a full moon in the city.Watercolor on board Signed "W. T. Smedley" and dated "1899" lower left. Board 17 1/2" x 13 1/4",Mat 23" x 18 3/4" Purchased from Kennedy Galleries Inc., New York. From an Uxbridge, Massachusetts estate.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 18, 2018
William T. Smedley, (1858-1920) Dated 1894, Formal
Est: $300 - $400
Gouache Ink & Watercolor, Dated 1894. Formal Affair. WT Smedley. William Thomas Smedley, (American 1858-1920). Dimensions- L- 14.5“ x W- 11.5", w/ Frame- L- 23.5“ x W- 18.5"
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 18, 2018
William T. Smedley, (1858-1920), Dated 1894, Men
Est: $300 - $400
Gouache Ink & Watercolor, Dated 1894. Japanese Men Stolling in Central Park. WT Smedley. William Thomas Smedley, (American 1858-1920). Dimensions- L- 17.5“ x W- 12.5", w/ Frame- L- 23.5“ x W- 18.5"
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 18, 2018
William T. Smedley, (American 1858-1920), Intro
Est: $300 - $400
Gouache Ink & Watercolor, Dated 1899, Introduction. WT Smedley. William Thomas Smedley, (American 1858-1920). Dimensions- L- 18“ x W- 13", w/ Frame- L- 25“ x W- 20"
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 04, 2018
William Thomas Smedley Pencil Drawings
Est: $300 - $500
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) pencil drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 17 3/4" x 12" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 04, 2018
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" (sight). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 04, 2018
William Thomas Smedley Ink Drawings
Est: $500 - $700
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of four (4) ink drawings, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 14 1/4" x 13 1/4" (image). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Nov. 04, 2018
William Thomas Smedley Watercolors
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Thomas Smedley (American, 1858-1920), collection of three (3) watercolors, all signed, all with Kennedy Galleries, New York provenance, all unframed, largest 15 1/4" x 11" (sheet). Provenance: South Hampton, New York collection.
Kaminski Auctions
Sep. 15, 2018
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (American, 1858-1920). PISTOL DUEL, signed and dated 1897 lower left. Gouache.
Est: $400 - $500
WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (American, 1858-1920). PISTOL DUEL, signed and dated 1897 lower left. Gouache - Framed, sight: 9 1/2 in. x 13 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Aug. 25, 2018
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Est: $300 - $500
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Vickers & Hoad
Jul. 14, 2018
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Est: $600 - $800
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Vickers & Hoad
Jun. 02, 2018
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Est: $600 - $800
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Vickers & Hoad
Apr. 28, 2018
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Est: $600 - $800
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Australia (Miners by the Shanty), 1922, approx 35cm x 25cm
Vickers & Hoad
Mar. 02, 2018
William Thomas Smedley (American 1858-1920), The Four were Seated at a Round Table in the Corner, Signed watercolor and gouache on pape
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Thomas Smedley (American 1858-1920) The Four were Seated at a Round Table in the Corner Signed W. T. Smedley and dated 1900 l.r. Watercolor and gouache on paper; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Sight size: 13 x 15 in (33 x 38.1 cm)Property from the Estate of Arthur J. Phelan, Jr.
Weschler's
Apr. 09, 2015
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) - Untitled (Botanical Gardens) 14 x 19cm
Est: $100 - $200
William Thomas Smedley (1858-1920) Untitled (Botanical Gardens) pencil & gouache on paper 14 x 19cm signed lower left
Lawsons
Feb. 22, 2015
WILLIAM SMEDLEY (American 1858-1920) A PAINTING, "Southern Gentleman,"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WILLIAM SMEDLEY (American 1858-1920) A PAINTING, "Southern Gentleman," ink on paper, signed L/R. 6 3/4" x 12 3/4"
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Feb. 22, 2015
WILLIAM SMEDLEY (American 1858-1920) A DRAWING, "The Old Way to Dixie, 1892,"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
WILLIAM SMEDLEY (American 1858-1920) A DRAWING, "The Old Way to Dixie, 1892," ink on board. 19 1/4" x 13 3/4" Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, NY
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Dec. 07, 2014
W.T. SMEDLEY HORSE WITH CART PEN & INK DRAWING
Est: $300 - $500
SMEDLEY, William Thomas, (American, 1858-1920): Horse with Cart, Pen/Ink
Burchard Galleries Inc
Oct. 01, 2014
William Thomas Smedley American, 1858-1920 Canoeing, 1893
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Thomas Smedley American, 1858-1920 Canoeing, 1893 Signed W. Smedley and dated 1893 (ll) Watercolor on paper 12 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches; sight 11 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches Provenance: Private collection, New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 23, 2014
William Thomas Smedley American, 1858-1920 Park Scene, 1900
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William Thomas Smedley American, 1858-1920 Park Scene, 1900 Signed W. T. Smedley and dated 1900 (lr) Gouache on paper 18 1/2 x 12 inches Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York, no. 5393 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 16, 2014
William Thomas Smedley American, 1858-1920 Pipe Smokers from "A Midsummer Night"
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Thomas Smedley American, 1858-1920 Pipe Smokers from "A Midsummer Night" Signed W. T. Smedley and dated 1890 (lr); inscribed "I dont go much on cigars"- I can get/more solid comfort out of a pipe I reckon/P.H. "A Midsummer Night!" on an old label affixed to the reverse Watercolor on illustration board 17 x 13 3/4 inches Provenance: Kennedy Galleries, Inc., New York C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers