Charles L. A. Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles L. A. Smith Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 20, 2024
Charles L. A. Smith (1871-1937) "Santa Barbara Mission"
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Charles L. A. Smith (1871-1937) Oil on Canvas, signed lower right "Chas. L. A. Smith", piece measures 24 x 30 and 29 x 35 inches w/frame. San Antonio, Texas Estate. Born in Auburn, Michigan on January 11, 1871, Charles L. A. Smith was a self taught painter who spent his early career in Chicago. He visited California sometime before 1908 but did not settle in Los Angeles until the 1920's. In 1933 Smith was granted Jonathan Club Artist Membership in exchange for one of his paintings. In 1937 he was designated as the Club's "librarian and art connoisseur," replacing Stanislaus Porary as custodian of the art collection. Smith died on November 26, 1937. Primarily a landscape painter, Smith also painted portraits.Member: California Watercolor Society; Boston Art Club; California Art Club.Exhibited: Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915; California Liberty Fair, 1918; Ebell Club, Los Angeles, 1921; California State Fair, 1930.Works Held: Laguna Art Museum; University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor, Maine; Lawrence Art Museum, Massachusetts; Gardena High School.
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 19, 2024
Painting, Charles L.A. Smith
Est: $800 - $1,200
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937), "Trout Stream," 1927, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, canvas: 25"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 31.5"h x 36.5"w
Clars Auctions
May. 17, 2024
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) - Will Rogers Park, Pacific Palisades, CA
Est: $500 - $1,000
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) - Will Rogers Park, Pacific Palisades, CA. 31.5" x 37.5" framed, 25" x 25" unframed. Includes an old certificate of authenticity from MMG.
Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery & Auction
Feb. 02, 2024
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) - Will Rogers Park, Pacific Palisades, CA
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) - Will Rogers Park, Pacific Palisades, CA. Framed dimensions 31.5" x 37.5", unframed dimensions 25" x 25". Includes an old price tag on the backside for $7,000.
Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery & Auction
Nov. 30, 2023
Charles L.A. Smith (1871/72 - 1937): California Landscape
Est: $600 - $800
Charles L.A. Smith (1871/72 - 1937): California Landscape watercolor on paper; signed lower right
Abell Auction
Oct. 25, 2023
Charles L.A. Smith (1871/72 - 1937): California Landscape
Est: $600 - $800
Charles L.A. Smith (1871/72 - 1937): California Landscape watercolor on paper; signed lower right
Abell Auction
Feb. 07, 2023
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) The Live Oaks at Berkeley sight 9 x 12 in. framed 18 x 21 1/2 in.
Est: $400 - $600
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) The Live Oaks at Berkeley signed 'Chas L.A. Smith' (lower left) and signed again, titled and dated '1936' on a fragment of the old backing board (affixed to the reverse) watercolor on paper sight 9 x 12 in. framed 18 x 21 1/2 in.
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2023
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) California Landscape sight 9 x 12 in. framed 15 x 18 in.
Est: $400 - $600
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) California Landscape signed 'Chas L.A. Smith' (lower right) watercolor on paper sight 9 x 12 in. framed 15 x 18 in.
Bonhams
Jan. 16, 2023
Charles LA Smith (American, 1871-1937), Figures beneath windswept trees, 1914 and Live oak by a road at sunset, 1904 (2), watercolor on paperboard, 12 x 16in (30 1/2 x 41cm)
Est: $300 - $500
Charles LA Smith (American, 1871-1937) Figures beneath windswept trees, 1914 and Live oak by a road at sunset, 1904 (2) watercolor on paperboard each signed lower left Charles LA Smith and dated
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jan. 15, 2023
Charles LA Smith (American, 1871-1937), Coastal view with Torrey pines, watercolor on paper, 20 x 26in (51 x 66cm)
Est: $300 - $500
Charles LA Smith (American, 1871-1937) Coastal view with Torrey pines watercolor on paper signed lower right Charles LA Smith
Andrew Jones Auctions
Oct. 25, 2022
Charles L.A. Smith, (1871-1937), Crashing waves on a rocky coastline, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937) Crashing waves on a rocky coastline Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Chas. L.A. Smith 24" H x 30" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 22, 2022
Charles L. A. Smith watercolor
Est: $300 - $500
Charles L. A. Smith (American 1871-1937) ''The Last Days of Summer''- watercolor on paper, 1912, signed Chas. L. A. Smith 1912 lower right. 12 x 16''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 18, 2021
CHARLES LA SMITH (1871 - 1937): "PEACEFULNESS"
Est: $400 - $600
oil on canvas; signed lower right; titled on stretcher verso; 20 x 24 inches; 24 x 28 1/4 inches frame
Abell Auction
Apr. 06, 2021
Charles L.A. Smith (American 1871-1937), Western Landscape, Watercolor, Frame: 26 x 30-1/4 in
Est: $500 - $700
Charles L.A. Smith (American 1871-1937), Western Landscape, Watercolor, Frame: 26 x 30-1/4 in
Weschler's
Mar. 26, 2021
CHARLES L.A. SMITH (AMERICAN, 1871-1937) WATERCOLOR ON WOVE PAPER, 1908, H 9", W 12", "A CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE"
Est: $300 - $500
A 1908 watercolor on paper titled "A California Landscape" by Charles L.A. Smith. Depicting a summer landscape with trees in the foreground and mountains in the distance. Signed "CHAS. LA. SMITH. 08" to the lower right. Titled in graphite to the verso by an unknown hand. Frame measures H 15.25" x L 18.25". Includes an unsigned watercolor landscape on paper of the period and style of the artist, measuring H 8.5" x L 6.5" overall.
DuMouchelles
Feb. 13, 2021
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937)
Est: $600 - $800
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937) Title: Cows Grazing in a Pasture Medium: Oil on canvas Signed: Lower right and dated Size: 22 x 28 in. Frame: 26 3/4 x 32 3/4 in. Created: 1926 Condition: In very good condition. Stretcher bar marks. Scattered craquelure.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Dec. 03, 2020
CHARLES L.A. SMITH (1871 - 1937): LANDSCAPE
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
1920 watercolor on paper signed and dated lower right image: 19 x 25 inches; 28 3/4 x 34 3/4 inches framed
Abell Auction
May. 17, 2020
Charles L.A. Smith, (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA), "California Sunset," 1930, Oil on canvas, 39" H x 46" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA) "California Sunset," 1930 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: Chas. L.A. Smith, titled by repute 39" H x 46" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 26, 2020
Charles L.A. Smith, (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA), Rocky coastal with crashing waves, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $800 - $1,200
Signed lower left: Chas. L.A. Smith
John Moran Auctioneers
Jan. 19, 2020
Painting, Charles L A Smith
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles L A Smith (American, 1871-1937), Laguna Coast, 1925, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 16"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 26.5"h x 38.5"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 15, 2019
Painting, Charles L A Smith
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Charles L A Smith (American, 1871-1937), Laguna Coast, 1925, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 16"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 26.5"h x 38.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 03, 2019
Charles L.A. Smith, (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA), "California Sunset," 1930, Oil on canvas, 39" H x 46" W
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA) "California Sunset," 1930 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: Chas. L.A. Smith, titled by repute 39" H x 46" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 25, 2019
Charles L.A. Smith, (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA), Trees in an autumn landscape, Oil on canvas, 22" H x 27.25" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA) Trees in an autumn landscape Oil on canvas Signed and indistinctly dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith 22" H x 27.25" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 02, 2018
Charles L. A. Smith 1927 ptg. San Juan Capistrano Mission
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Smith, Charles L. A. (American 1871 - 1937), The Mission at San Juan Capistrano, 1927, oil on canvas, signed and dated Chas. L. A. Smith 1927 lower left, 24 x 30 inches, framed in a period Arts and Crafts frame measuring 32 x 36 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Apr. 07, 2018
Charles L. A. Smith 1927 ptg. San Juan Capistrano Mission
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Smith, Charles L. A. (American 1871 - 1937), The Mission at San Juan Capistrano, 1927, oil on canvas, signed and dated Chas. L. A. Smith 1927 lower left, 24 x 30 inches, framed in a period Arts and Crafts frame measuring 32 x 36 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Mar. 12, 2018
Charles L.A. Smith, (1871 - 1937 Los Angeles, CA), Houses in a rolling hills landscape, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W
Est: $700 - $900
Charles L.A. Smith (1871 - 1937 Los Angeles, CA) Houses in a rolling hills landscape Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith 24" H x 30" W Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA. Notes: Framed size: 31" H x 37" W x 2" D.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2017
Painting, Charles L. A. Smith
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Charles L. A. Smith (American, 1871-1937), Crashing Wave, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 30"h x 40"w, overall (with frame): 35.5"h x 46"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 18, 2017
CHARLES L.A. SMITH (1871 - 1937)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Artist: Charles L.A. Smith Title: Cows Grazing in a Pasture, 1926 Signature: Lower right margin Artwork: 21 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches Frame: 26 3/4 x 32 3/4 inches Created: 1926 Medium: Oil on canvas
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jun. 18, 2017
Painting, Charles L A Smith
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles L A Smith (American, 1871-1937), Mission, San Diego, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 9"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 15"h x 18"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Clars Auctions
Jan. 29, 2017
CHARLES L.A. SMITH (1871-1937), WATERCOLOR
Est: $600 - $900
Sight- 19 3/4" x 25 1/2" Overall- 27 1/4" x 33 1/2"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Oct. 25, 2016
Charles L. A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
San Juan Capistrano Mission, signed and dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith 1933, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 25.25'' H x 30'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 25, 2016
Charles L. A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
''Through the Sycamores'', figures relaxing under the shade of a tree, signed and dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith / 1932, signed again and titled on the stretcher, oil on canvas, 39'' H x 46'' W, est: $2500/3500. Exhibited: Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA, no. 86.51. Literature: R.Reitzell ed., ''Art at the Jonathan Club'', Jonathan Art Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, 2010, pp. 118 and 119, fig. b, illustrated.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 23, 2016
CHARLES L.A. SMITH (1871-1937), WATERCOLOR
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Sight- 19 3/4" x 25 1/2" Overall- 27 1/4" x 33 1/2"
Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
Oct. 07, 2015
Autumn Landscape
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937) Autumn Landscape signed and dated 'Charles LA Smith 1928' (lower left) oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2 cm.) Painted in 1928.
Christie's
Feb. 21, 2015
Book: 'My Flying Life' by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, published by Andrew Melrose of London, 1937, 1st edition, blue cloth boards, some tears to spine
Est: $40 - $60
Book: 'My Flying Life' by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, published by Andrew Melrose of London, 1937, 1st edition, blue cloth boards, some tears to spine
Bargain Hunt Auctions
Sep. 23, 2014
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Rocky coastal at sunset, signed and dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith 1930, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 30'' W, est: $1200/1800.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 25, 2014
Charles L. A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Crashing waves on a rocky coastline, signed lower left: Chas. L.A. Smith, oil on canvas, 23.5'' H x 29'' W, est: $2500/3500.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jul. 28, 2013
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Cows grazing in a pasture, 1926 signed and dated 'Chas. L. A. Smith. 1926' (lower right) oil on canvas 22 x 28in
Bonhams
Jun. 30, 2013
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937)
Est: -
Afternoon at Medfield, Massachusetts signed 'Chas. L.A. Smith' (lower left) and inscribed 'Afternoon at Medfield 1911 Mass. / C L A Smith' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 14 1/4 x 22 1/4in
Bonhams
Apr. 23, 2013
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
''Through the Woods'', signed lower left: Chas. L. A. Smith. 1934., oil on canvas, 25'' H x 30'' W, est: $3000/5000. Exhibited: Irvine, CA, The Irvine Museum, ''El Camino de Oro: Journey through Early California'', February 23 - June 5, 2010.
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 14, 2013
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Afternoon at Medfield, Massachusetts signed 'Chas. L.A. Smith' (lower left) and inscribed 'Afternoon at Medfield 1911 Mass. / C L A Smith' (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas 14 1/4 x 22 1/4in
Bonhams
Aug. 18, 2012
Charles W. Smith "The University of Virginia 32 Woodcuts", 1st edition, 1937,
Est: $40 - $60
Charles W. Smith "The University of Virginia 32 Woodcuts", 1st edition, 1937, signed.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
May. 01, 2012
Charles L.A. Smith (American, 1871-1937)
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Through the woods, 1934 signed and dated 'Charles L.A. Smith 1934.' (lower left) oil on canvas 25 1/2 x 30 1/4in overall: 34 x 38 3/4in
Bonhams
Oct. 18, 2011
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oak Trees in a Landscape with Grazing Cattle, signed and dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith 1928, oil on canvas, 20'' H x 26'' W, est:$2000/3000
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 14, 2011
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
San Juan Capistrano Mission Gardens, signed lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith, oil on canvas. Provenance: Collection of a Physician, Hollywood, CA, acquired directly from the artist in exchange for services circa 1933; by descent in the family to the present owner
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 13, 2011
Watercolor, Charles LA Smith, Eucalyptus
Est: $200 - $400
Framed watercolor on paper, Landscape with Eucalyptus Trees and Grazing Sheep, by Charles L. A. Smith (Californian, 1871-1937), signed and dated ''Chas. L.A. Smith'' lower right, sight: 18''h x 23.5''w, overall: 28.25''h x 22.75''w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 15, 2011
Charles L.A. Smith (1871-1937 Los Angeles, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oak Trees in a Landscape with Grazing Cattle, signed and dated lower right: Chas. L.A. Smith 1928, oil on canvas. Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2010
watercolor, Charles LA Smith, Eucalyptus
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Framed watercolor on paper, Landscape with Eucalyptus Trees and Grazing Sheep, by Charles L. A. Smith (Californian, 1871-1937), signed and dated ''Chas. L.A. Smith'' lower right, sight: 18''h x 23.5''w, overall: 28.25''h x 22.75''w
Clars Auctions