Charles William (1893) Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles William (1893) Smith Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 16, 2024
Charles Smith Color Woodcut [Abstractions]
Est: $50 - $100
Charles William Smith (Virginia , 1893-1987) color woodcut from the series Abstractions 1939. Sheet measures 9.5 in. x 8 in. Toning and foxing. Very good condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Estate collection of William Greenbaum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Proprietor of William Greenbaum Fine Prints. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jul. 16, 2023
Charles William Smith Gouache on paper of birds
Est: $100 - $40,000
Charles William Smith Gouache on paper of birds ,Framed it is roughly, 25 x 21 x 1 1/2 Condition as pictured, unless otherwise noted. If you have any question please contact us.
Heart Felt Antiques & Auction Service
Feb. 16, 2023
Charles W. Smith Woodcut A Charleston Window
Est: $80 - $100
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987). Woodcut, A Charleston Window. From an edition of 2450. Signed in the plate lower left, with additional info on verso. Image 8 1/2" x 7" (with frame 16 5/8" x 12 7/8").
Willow Auction House
Oct. 22, 2022
Smith, Rev. Alfred Charles: «The Autobiography of an Old Passport.», 1893.
Est: kr1,500 - kr3,000
The Autobiography of an Old Passport. Chiefly relating how we accomplished many driving tours with our own English horses, over the roads of Western Europe, before the times of railways. London, Digby Long & Co., 1893. (i)-(xix), (1, blank), 586pp, (1, advertisements), (1, blank). 16 plates, including frontispiece (all line drawings). 4to. First edition. Original blue cloth, the front cover with a gilt hunting horn, the spine with gilt title, author, Illustrated and publisher, the rear cover with black publisher’s monogram. Corners, edges and spine extremities bumped and rubbed, spine slightly darkened. Slight foxing to end papers and page edges. Interior relatively tight and very clean. Christianiafjord – Christiania – Ringerike – Hallingdal to Tufte – unsuccessful attempt to ride over Hardangervidda to Eidfjord – Hemsedal – Sogn – Fillefjeld – Valdres – Randsfjorden – Mjøsen – Gudbrandsdal - Dovre – Trondhjem – Røros – Østerdalen – Hedermarken – Christiania (1850). Schiötz I & II 977**, Bring 759. 1 500 – 3 00 NOK € 150-300
SD | Auctions
Sep. 17, 2022
Charles William Smith
Est: $200 - $300
(Vermont/Virginia, 1893 - 1987) Original woodblock print still life titled, Crab Apples and signed in pencil and in the block work lower left and right. Nice overall condition with some slight yellowing to paper consistent with age. Frame nicely. 11/100 numbered. H8" W6 1/2" (without mat and frame) Sold from the collection of an Upcountry, South Carolina gentleman.
Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers
Apr. 02, 2021
Charles William Smith (2pcs)
Est: $200 - $400
Charles William Smith (Virginia, 1893-1987) OLD CHARLESTON, and UNTITLED (view from window) lithographs, unframed, unsigned sheet H12 1/4" W9 1/2", and H10 1/2" W8 1/4" (2pcs) Provenance: Kentucky collection
Charlton Hall
Feb. 06, 2021
Charles Smith 'Abstraction'' book
Est: $400 - $600
Charles Smith (American 1893-1987)- ''Abstraction''- with a forward by Carl O. Schniewind, The Johnson, Company Publisher, New York, 1939, with 6 original woodcuts in color, hard bound in cloth cover, hard bound in cloth cover, staining throughout covers, corners rubbed, pages age toned, 4to.
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 18, 2020
Charles William Smith (American 1893-1987), Untitled (Abstract), Signed Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches
Est: $800 - $1,200
Charles William Smith (American 1893-1987) Untitled (Abstract) Signed Charles Smith l.c. Oil on canvas 16 x 20 in (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
Weschler's
Apr. 09, 2020
Charles William Smith Woodcut [Window, Still Life]
Est: $150 - $250
Charles William Smith (Virginia 1893 - 1987) woodcut, unsigned. Artists name in plate lower left. Work is titled 'A Charleston Window.' Measures 8.125-in. x 8.5-in. image size, 8-in. x 10.125-in. sheet size. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jan. 31, 2019
Charles William Smith Woodcut
Est: $50 - $100
Charles William Smith (American 1893 - 1987) woodcut. Signed "Charles Smith" lower left in plate. Measures 7" x 8.8" image size and 8-3/8" x 10-3/8" sheet size. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Dec. 13, 2018
Charles William Smith (1893 - 1987) Woodcut
Est: $100 - $150
Charles William Smith (1893 - 1987) woodcut. Pencil signed "Charles W. Smith" lower right. Artists name in plate lower left. Titled "A Charleston Window" lower left. Measures 8-1/8" x 8.5" image size, 8" x 10-1/8" sheet size. Image area is in excellent condition, sheet has tape at top corners and slight paper loss to sheet top right corner. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jul. 29, 2018
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987), "Untitled, Abstract"
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) "Untitled, Abstract" oil on canvas signed lower center. Framed. 30" x 25", framed 32" x 27"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jul. 29, 2018
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987), "Untitled, Abstract"
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) "Untitled, Abstract", July 20 1981 oil on canvas signed lower left, dated en verso. Framed. 16" x 20", framed 17-3/4" x 21-3/4"
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Jan. 27, 2018
Charles Wm. Smith Charleston Print
Est: $300 - $350
Charles William Smith (Virginia, 1893-1987) woodcut, "Churchyard, Charleston," titled in pencil lower left margin, numbered 10/50 lower center margin, and signed lower right margin, additionally signed in the plate. Hinge mounted; ivory mat. 7" x 8 1/2" image, 10 1/2" x 14" sheet, 14" x 18 1/2" mat. Provenance: A Nashville, TN, estate. Biography (courtesy The Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA): "Born in Lofton, Virginia, Charles Smith studied at the University of Virginia, the Corcoran Art School and Yale's School of Fine Art. He taught at the University of Richmond, the College of William and Mary and the New York School of Printing. He painted and is also known for his woodcuts of Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina". (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 07, 2017
Charles William Smith American, 1893-1987 Untitled
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Charles William Smith American, 1893-1987 Untitled Signed Charles Smith (lr) Oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 16, 2017
Collection of Charles William Smith Publications
Est: $700 - $900
Charles William Smith (American (Virginia), 1893-1987). A group of two publications by noted American woodblock printmaker Charles William Smith (American (Virginia), 1893-1987), comprising a signed copy of "My Zoological Garden, published by The University of Virginia Press, 1956, signed to inside cover "Signed for Linda Charles Smith 1975", folio comprising 7 original works of art, each graphite signed by the artist; and "The Animal Fare", published by Garrett and Massie (Richmond, Virginia), 1962. Folio overall approximately 20.425" x 16.25".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Dec. 12, 2015
Charles W. Smith (American/Virginia, 1893-1987)
Est: $300 - $500
Untitled, overlapping abstract geometric patterns. Gouache on paper. Signed lower right corner.
Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
Dec. 12, 2015
Charles W. Smith (American/Virginia, 1893-1987)
Est: $300 - $500
Untitled, overlapping abstract geometric patterns. Gouache on paper. Signed twice in lower left and right corners.
Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
Sep. 20, 2014
Charles William Smith (8pcs)
Est: $300 - $500
Charles William Smith (Virginia, 1893-1987) six works: STAIRCASE, SHIP BUILDING (2), FISHING (2), and ABSTRACT, wood cut, unframed, signed and some titled, sheet sizes H9" W11" to 12 1/2" W9 1/2" together with two similar Southern scenes, unframed, unsigned, image sizes H7 1/2" W6" and H6" W6" (8pcs) Provenance: Arlington, Virginia private collection
Charlton Hall
Jun. 14, 2014
Charles W. Smith (VA, 1893-1987), Virginia Capitol
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles W. Smith (VA, 1893-1987), Virginia Capitol oil on canvas, signed at lower left "Charles W. Smith," presented in the likely original gilt and ebonized frame. SS 24.5 x 29.5 in.; DOA 32.5 x 37.5 in. From The Library of Virginia's 2001 exhibition press: "Block. Ink. Paper.: The Prints of J. J. Lankes & Charles W. Smith" "Born in Lofton, Virginia, in 1893, Charles William Smith studied at the University of Virginia summer school, the Corcoran Art School, and Yale University's School of Fine Arts. He taught at the University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary, and the New York School of Printing. Smith moved to Richmond in 1925 where he worked as an artist for Whittet & Shepperson, a local printing firm. In 1929 he taught art at the Richmond Division of the College of William and Mary. For the next four years, Smith worked out of his apartment on Monument Avenue as a commercial artist. He became chair of the art department at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, in 1936 and taught there until 1947. Smith taught at the University of Virginia from 1947 until his retirement in 1963 and was the first chairman of the art department. Charles W. Smith died in Charlottesville in 1987." Some flaking to frame.
Leland Little Auctions
May. 17, 2014
Charles Smith (VA, 1893-1987), Four Animals
Est: $100 - $10,000
Charles Smith (VA, 1893-1987), Four Animals wood block painting on canvas, signed at lower right "Charles Smith," presented in the likely original white painted frame. DOA 17 x 21 in. Sold with two autographed copies of THE ANIMAL FARE: WOOD BLOCK PAINTINGS BY CHARLES SMITH (Richmond, VA: Garrett & Massie. 1962). The Estate Collection of Dr. & Mrs. R. Lewis Wright, Richmond, VA
Leland Little Auctions
May. 17, 2014
Charles Smith (VA.,1893-1987), Old Church at Night
Est: $100 - $10,000
Charles Smith (VA.,1893-1987), Old Church at Night woodcut signed, titled and dated 1926 in lower margin, the subject being St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, where Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty or give me death!" Presented in a gilt wooden frame. DOA 17.25 x 11.75 in. Purchased in 1987 from Beck's Antiques and Accessories, Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Estate Collection of Dr. & Mrs. R. Lewis Wright, Richmond, VA Not examined out of the frame; some damp stains evident in margins.
Leland Little Auctions
Jul. 14, 2013
Three Southern Prints
Est: $200 - $300
Three Southern Prints, comprising Charles William Smith (American/Virginia, 1893-1987), "Flower Girl", woodcut, pencil-signed and titled, edition 3/50, image 8 1/2 in. x 7 in., sheet 13 1/2 in. x 10 3/4 in., framed; Nura Woodson Ulreich (American, 1882-1950), "Seraphine Sews", lithograph, pencil-signed, image 12 in. x 8 7/8 in., sheet 15 in. x 12 in., unframed; and Roland Wood Jr. (American/Florida, 20th c.), "The Prayer", 1976, woodcut print, signed, titled and inscribed, artist's proof, image 12 in. x 9 1/8 in., sheet 16 in. x 12 in., unframed. Provenance: Collection of Steven Cabot Barnes Harvey.
Neal Auction Company
Jan. 19, 2013
Charles William Smith, (American 1893-1987), Charles William Smith Oil on Canvas, Oil on Canvas, Sight Size: 33 1/2" x 24, Frame Siz...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (American 1893-1987) Charles William Smith Oil on Canvas Oil on Canvas Untitled, Overlapping Abstract Geometric Patterns on a Thick Striped Background, Artist Signature on Lower Right Corner Sight Size: 33 1/2" x 24, Frame Size: 39" x 30"
Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
Jan. 19, 2013
Charles William Smith, (American 1893-1987), Rare Charles William Smith Sculpture, Sculpture, 18" x 7"
Est: $750 - $1,500
Charles William Smith (American 1893-1987) Rare Charles William Smith Sculpture Sculpture Untitled Abstract, Painted Wood, Geometric Form 18" x 7"
Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
Nov. 03, 2012
Charles William Smith, o/c "Abstraction"
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Smith, Charles William. (Virginia, 1893-1987). "Abstraction," oil on canvas. Sighted l.r. "C. Smith." Sight image 34" x 25" Painted frame: 39" x 30"
Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
Oct. 20, 2012
Charles William Smith, Virginia, (1893-1987), "Arrangement", oil on canvas, Sight image 33" H x 24" W, framed.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Charles William Smith, Virginia, (1893-1987) "Arrangement" oil on canvas. Signed lower middle. Verso contains a plaque from the University of Virginia's Seven Society reading "Arrangement -1978 Charles Smith Presented by the Seven Society on the Occasion of the Dedication of Sponsors Hall October 12, 1979." Sight image 33" H x 24" W, framed.
Quinn's Auction Galleries Central Virginia
Jul. 21, 2012
Charles William Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, Untitled Abstract, a Study in Blue and Green, oil on canvas, 23 3/4" high, 18" wide
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia Untitled Abstract, a Study in Blue and Green oil on canvas signed lower right, framed 23 3/4" high, 18" wide
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
May. 19, 2012
Charles William Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, Abstract Composition, gouache on paper, 15 1/2" high, 11 1/2" wide
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia Abstract Composition gouache on paper pencil signed bottom center, matted and framed under glass, toning under mat and to the back 15 1/2" high, 11 1/2" wide
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Abstract, Acrylic on paper, 9" H x 13" W.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles Smith (American, 1893-1987) Abstract Acrylic on paper Signed lower right. 9" H x 13" W.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Untitled Abstract, Oil on canvas, 34" H, 25" W
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) Untitled Abstract Oil on canvas Signed lower center, framed. 34" H, 25" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Untitled Abstract, Mixed media, 17" H, 12 1/2" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) Untitled Abstract Mixed media Signed lower center, framed. 17" H, 12 1/2" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Untitled abstract, Mixed media, 12 1/2" H, 17 1/2" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) Untitled abstract Mixed media Signed lower center, framed. 12 1/2" H, 17 1/2" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Untitled Abstract, Mixed media, 17 1/2" H, 12 1/2" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) Untitled Abstract Mixed media Signed lower left, framed. 17 1/2" H, 12 1/2" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Abstract Human Forms, Mixed media, 12" H, 17" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) Abstract Human Forms Mixed media Signed upper right, framed. 12" H, 17" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (American, 1893-1987), Untitled abstract, Mixed media, 12" H, 17" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (American, 1893-1987) Untitled abstract Mixed media Signed lower right, framed. 12" H, 17" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2010
Charles William Smith, (1893-1987), Untitled Abstract, Mixed media, 12" H, 17" W
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Charles William Smith (1893-1987) Untitled Abstract Mixed media Signed lower right, framed. 12" H, 17" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
May. 22, 2010
Charles William Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, Two Unusual Animals, a block painting in colors on paper, Visible image 11" high, 13" wi...
Est: $650 - $850
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia Two Unusual Animals a block painting in colors on paper pencil signed, lower right corner of image, matted and framed under glass in original Paul Victorius framing. Minor toning and foxing. Purchased directly from the artist by the current owner in the 1950's. Visible image 11" high, 13" wide.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
May. 22, 2010
Charles William Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, Three Black Cats, a block painting on paper, Visible image 13 1/4" high, 17 1/4" wide.
Est: $650 - $850
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia Three Black Cats a block painting on paper pencil signed lower center, matted and framed under glass. Foxing. Purchased directly from the artist by the current owner in the 1950's. Visible image 13 1/4" high, 17 1/4" wide.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Mar. 20, 2010
Charles W. Smith,, 1893-1987, Virginia,, A Group of Funny Animals,, an oil or acrylic on canvas,, 18" high, 24" wide.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Charles W. Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, A Group of Funny Animals, an oil or acrylic on canvas, signed lower left Charles Smith, white framed with remnants of stickers naming the animals to the frame. 18" high, 24" wide.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Feb. 19, 2010
Charles William Smith, Virginia 1893-1987, "Three Animals", Woodblock print, 14" H, 19" W
Est: $200 - $300
Charles William Smith Virginia 1893-1987 "Three Animals" Woodblock print Pencil signed lower right. #654. Framed. 14" H, 19" W
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Sep. 19, 2009
Charles W. Smith, 1893-1987, A Flock of Birds, an oil or acrylic on canvas,
Est: $800 - $1,000
Charles W. Smith, 1893-1987, A Flock of Birds, an oil or acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, custom framed. 16" high, 20" wide
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Jun. 27, 2009
Charles William Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, "Spring Rain", a woodcut print in colors on paper,
Est: $150 - $250
Charles William Smith, 1893-1987, Virginia, "Spring Rain", a woodcut print in colors on paper, pencil titled, numbered 1/10, and signed beneath image, matted and framed under glass. Visible image (inside mat) 9" high, 11 1/2" wide.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Jun. 27, 2009
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia, An Abstract Musician, acrylic on canvas,
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia, An Abstract Musician, acrylic on canvas, pencil signed lower right Chals Smith, unstretched, unmounted, framed under glass. Canvas only 17" high, 12 1/4" wide.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Jun. 27, 2009
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia, "Quarterly Review Office" (University of Virginia), a woodcut print on paper,
Est: $100 - $150
Charles William Smith 1893-1987, Virginia, "Quarterly Review Office" (University of Virginia), a woodcut print on paper, pencil signed and titled below image, matted and framed under glass. Visible image (inside mat) 7" high, 5" wide.
Harlowe-Powell Auction Gallery
Mar. 07, 2009
Charles William Smith
Est: $200 - $300
Charles William Smith Virginia (1893-1987) LONG ROAD HOME color woodcut, framed, signed: lower left, in plate image size:H9" W6 1/2"
Charlton Hall
Feb. 02, 2008
Charles William Smith
Est: $200 - $300
Charles William Smith Virginia (1893-1987) SANBELS HILL lithograph, framed, signed & titled: lower margin image size: H5" W4"
Charlton Hall
Feb. 03, 2007
Charles William Smith
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Charles William Smith Virginia (1893-1987) TOUCANS oil on board, framed, signed: on verso, and located, Charlottesville, VA H16" W20"
Charlton Hall