Benjamin Franklin Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Benjamin Franklin Smith Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 22, 2024
SMITH VIEW OF BROOKLYN 1854
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
SMITH JR., Benjamin Franklin (1830-1927), after. Brooklyn, N.Y. 1854. Engraving with original hand color. Respectfully Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn by the Publishers, H. Fern & Co. 248 Fulton Street, NY. New York: H. Fern & Co., 1854. 29" x 43" sheet. A rare view of early Brooklyn in its first major period of urban development and industrialization, based on a painting by Benjamin F. Smith. The view, taken from the west at the approximate area of the Wall Street Pier, captures the bustling East River filled with ships and stretches out into Brooklyn's developing cityscape. Among the Smith views, this one is notoriously rare due to the poor construction of the paper onto which it was printed. The year inscribed, 1854, marks the subsumption of younger cities of and Bushwick, unable to handle the rapid expansion of the manufacturing and shipbuilding industry along the river, into the jurisdiction of Brooklyn. Between 1848 and 1856, Benjamin F. Smith and his three brothers (Francis Smith, George Warren Smith, and David Clifford) created large folio views of major cities within America's eastern coast. The youngest of the brothers, Benjamin F. Smith was considered the "artist of the family" and illustrated multiple views for the series (Reps, 206). The Smith brothers spent numerous years traveling and publishing with the artist Edwin Whitefield before establishing their own independent publishing firm in 1849, specializing in city views. This separation from Whitefield was likely driven by the clear artistic talent of Benjamin Franklin Smith, who quickly proved himself able to compete with the more experienced Whitefield. Reference: John W. Reps, "Views and Viewmakers of Urban America" (Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1984), 206-208.
Arader Galleries
Feb. 21, 2023
BENJAMIN F. SMITH JR. LITHOGRAPH
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
BENJAMIN F. SMITH JR. (1830-1927) lithograph, "PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN - 1850" after drawing by J.W. Hill & Smith, published by Smith Brothers& Co., NY., circa 1850. Busy river scene with views of West Philadelphia with buildings, tall ships, ferries, and docks, 26.5" x 42" (opening),33.25" x 48.75" (frame).
O'Gallerie
Jan. 28, 2023
Smith View of Brooklyn NY 1854
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
SMITH JR., Benjamin Franklin (1830-1927), after. Brooklyn, N.Y. 1854. Engraving with original hand color. Respectfully Dedicated to the Citizens of Brooklyn by the Publishers, H. Fern & Co. 248 Fulton Street, NY. New York: H. Fern & Co., 1854. 29" x 43" sheet. A rare view of early Brooklyn in its first major period of urban development and industrialization, based on a painting by Benjamin F. Smith. The view, taken from the west at the approximate area of the Wall Street Pier, captures the bustling East River filled with ships and stretches out into Brooklyn's developing cityscape. Among the Smith views, this one is notoriously rare due to the poor construction of the paper onto which it was printed. The year inscribed, 1854, marks the subsumption of younger cities of and Bushwick, unable to handle the rapid expansion of the manufacturing and shipbuilding industry along the river, into the jurisdiction of Brooklyn. Between 1848 and 1856, Benjamin F. Smith and his three brothers (Francis Smith, George Warren Smith, and David Clifford) created large folio views of major cities within America's eastern coast. The youngest of the brothers, Benjamin F. Smith was considered the "artist of the family" and illustrated multiple views for the series (Reps, 206). The Smith brothers spent numerous years traveling and publishing with the artist Edwin Whitefield before establishing their own independent publishing firm in 1849, specializing in city views. This separation from Whitefield was likely driven by the clear artistic talent of Benjamin Franklin Smith, who quickly proved himself able to compete with the more experienced Whitefield. Reference: John W. Reps, "Views and Viewmakers of Urban America" (Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1984), 206-208.
Arader Galleries
Jun. 25, 2022
Smith View of Brooklyn, NY 1854
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
SMITH JR., Benjamin Franklin (1830-1927). Brooklyn, N.Y., 1854. Engraving. New York: H. Fern & Co., 1854. 29 1/4" x 43" visible, 33 1/4" x 47" framed. Comparable: Arader Galleries, 2020 - $4,800. This view is from the west (approximately the area of the Wall Street Pier) and shows a vibrant East River scene, teaming with sail boats and a few early steam vessels, including the Empire State.
Arader Galleries
Nov. 10, 2018
LITHOGRAPH, "VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN", After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). - Framed: 35 1/2 in. high x 49 3/8 in. wide.
Est: $500 - $700
LITHOGRAPH, "VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN", After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). Wood framed lithograph after Smith depicting a view of Philadelphia from Camden, NJ. - Framed: 35 1/2 in. high x 49 3/8 in. wide.
Sloans & Kenyon
Sep. 29, 2018
Pittsburgh and Allegheny From Coal Hill rare 1849
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Smith, Benjamin F. (1830-1927), Title: Pittsburgh and Allegheny From Coal Hill, Date: 1849, Medium: tinted lithograph/chromolithograph, Dimensions: 22.5 x 41.5 inches, Description: an extremely rare 1849 view of Pittsburgh from "Coal Hill" (Mount Washington showing the early covered bridges, first court house, active shipping along the Mon riverbank, Provenance: Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Tanning, Frame Type: period flat panel American frame measuring 28 x 47 inches,
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 15, 2018
LITHOGRAPH, "VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN", After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). - Framed: 35 1/2 in. high x 49 3/8 in. wide.
Est: $750 - $1,000
LITHOGRAPH, "VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN", After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). Wood framed lithograph after Smith depicting a view of Philadelphia from Camden, NJ. - Framed: 35 1/2 in. high x 49 3/8 in. wide.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 16, 2018
WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, LITHOGRAPH, VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN, AFTER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, After Benjamin Franklin Smith
Est: $750 - $1,000
WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, LITHOGRAPH, VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN, AFTER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). Wood framed lithograph after Smith depicting a view of Philadelphia from Camden, NJ. - Framed: 35 1/2" high x 49 3/8" wide.
Sloans & Kenyon
Apr. 22, 2018
WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, LITHOGRAPH, VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN, AFTER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, After Benjamin Franklin Smith
Est: $750 - $1,000
WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, LITHOGRAPH, VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN, AFTER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). Wood framed lithograph after Smith depicting a view of Philadelphia from Camden, NJ. - Framed: 35 1/2" high x 49 3/8" wide.
Sloans & Kenyon
Mar. 11, 2018
WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, LITHOGRAPH, VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN, AFTER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, After Benjamin Franklin Smith
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WOOD FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, LITHOGRAPH, VIEW OF PHILADELPHIA FROM CAMDEN, AFTER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SMITH, After Benjamin Franklin Smith (1830-1927). Wood framed lithograph after Smith depicting a view of Philadelphia from Camden, NJ. - Framed: 35 1/2" high x 49 3/8" wide.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 27, 2017
B.F. Smith, Philadelphia harbor color lithograph
Est: $80 - $125
After Benjamin F. Smith Jr. (American, 1830-1927), "Philadelphia from Camden", c. 1850, 23.5"h x 40"w (sight), 33"h x 49.5"w (frame size), matted and framed under glass
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 27, 2017
Benjamin F. Smith, Boston Common color lithograph
Est: $80 - $125
Benjamin F. Smith (1830-1927), "View of the Water Celebration", published by Tappan & Bradfords, 24.25"h x 36.5"w (sight), 33.25"h x 44.25"w (frame size), matted and framed under glass
Millea Bros Ltd
Jun. 27, 2017
B.F. Smith Jr., New Orleans color lithograph
Est: $200 - $300
Benjamin F. Smith (American, 1830-1927), "New Orleans from St. Patrick's", published by Smith Brothers & Co., 23.5"h x 40.25"w (sight), 31.25"h x 48.25"w (frame size), archival quality mat and welded brass frame under glass
Millea Bros Ltd
Mar. 05, 2016
Pittsburgh and Allegheny From Coal Hill rare 1849 lithograph
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Pittsburgh and Allegheny From Coal Hill
Concept Art Gallery
Feb. 15, 2016
19th CENTURY HAND COLORED ENGRAVING WOODCUT
Est: $300 - $400
Depicting Brooklyn. Dated 1854. Artist Benjamin F. Smith (American. 1830-1927) Engraver William Wellstood (American. 1819-1900) Engraver Henry Peters (American. 19th Century) Measuring 24” by 41”. Framed under Plexiglas. (Cond: significant toning and foxing) (300/400)
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Apr. 26, 2014
J. W. Hill & B. F. Smith Lithograph
Est: $500 - $700
John William Hill (American, 1812-1879) and Benjamin Franklin Smith (American, 1830-1927), "New Orleans from St. Patrick's Church, 1852", hand-colored lithograph, published by Smith Brothers & Co., 225 Fulton Street, New York, signed in plate lower left, sheet 23 3/8 in. x 39 3/4 in., unframed . Note: Sold for the Benefit of Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses, New Orleans
Neal Auction Company
Feb. 22, 2013
After Benjamin Franklin Smith Jr. (American 1830-1927), Brooklyn, New York
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
After Benjamin Franklin Smith Jr. (American 1830-1927) Brooklyn, New York Hand-colored engraving, 1854, engraved by Wellstood and Peters, published by Smith, Fern and Co., New York; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Sight size: 1092 x 737 mm (43 x 29 in)
Weschler's
Feb. 22, 2013
After Benjamin Franklin Smith Jr. (American 1830-1927), New York from the Latting Observatory
Est: $500 - $700
After Benjamin Franklin Smith Jr. (American 1830-1927) New York from the Latting Observatory Hand-colored engraving, 1885, published by Smith, Fern and Co., New York; apparently in good condition. Framed.* Sight size: 489 x 1156 mm (29-1/4 x 45-1/2 in)
Weschler's
Jan. 31, 2013
BENJAMIN F. SMITH
Est: $200 - $300
BENJAMIN F. SMITH (1831 - 1868) Union brevet brigadier general, served on the field and staff of the 1st Ohio and the 126th Ohio Vols. After serving in Kentucky with the 1st, Smith formed the 126th Ohio and served as its colonel until war's end. He would die at Fort Reno in 1868. Oval albumen portrait, 8" x 10" (trimmed), hand-colored, showing him seated in uniform with sword in hand, signed with rank at bottom right. Backstamp by W. L. Germon, Philadelphia. Slight dampstains do little to detract, else very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Nov. 17, 2012
John William Hill & Benjamin F. Smith Lithograph
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
John William Hill (American, 1812-1879) and Benjamin Franklin Smith (American, 1830-1927), "New Orleans from St. Patrick's Church 1852", lithograph with later hand-coloring, published by Smith Brothers & Co., 225 Fulton Street, New York, sheet 28 1/8 in. x 43 in., image 23 1/2 in. x 40 1/4 in., attractively matted and framed Starting Bid: $2600
Neal Auction Company
Mar. 06, 2011
THE APPLETON FAMILY OF BOSTON: IMPORTANT PAIR OF WILLIAM IV SILVER SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS, BENJAMIN SMITH II, LONDON, 1830-31.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
THE APPLETON FAMILY OF BOSTON: IMPORTANT PAIR OF WILLIAM IV SILVER SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS, BENJAMIN SMITH II, LONDON, 1830-31. Each of bombe oval form, engraved with the Appleton family crest and coat-of-arms, gadrooned rim with shells at intervals, raised on shell and scroll feet headed by leaftips, reeded handles with leaf terminals, the lobed cover with matching shell and foliate handle, marked exterior side and beneath cover. 80 oz. Length 8 1/2 inches.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians