Gean Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Gean Smith Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 22, 2024
EUGENE GEAN SMITH, 1904 "COWS AT PASTURE" O/C (1851 - 1928) 8" X 10"
Est: $200 - $400
EUGENE GEAN SMITH, 1904 "COWS AT PASTURE" O/C (1851 - 1928) 8" X 10"
Carlsen Gallery, Inc.
Sep. 18, 2024
Gean Smith, Antique Chromolithograph on Board, Signed
Est: $10 - $200
Large antique chromolithograph on board by American sports painter Gean (Eugene) Smith who portrays mounted thoroughbred horse no. 10 before the 1903 New York race. Signature and date in plate on lower right: Gean Smith 1904. On lower left: Copyright 1905. Taber Prang Art Co. Artwork dimensions: 20"L x 28"H. Artist: Eugene Smith (American 1851-1928) Issued: 1904 Dimensions: See Description Country of Origin: United States
Lion and Unicorn
Mar. 20, 2024
Eugene (Gean) Smith (1851-1928), Trotter Race: Lou Dillon beats Major Delmar, dated "1905"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Eugene (Gean) Smith (1851-1928), Trotter Race: Lou Dillon beats Major Delmar, dated "1905" Inscribed, "'Lou Dillon' And Major Delmar/ Memphis 1903," l.l., and signed and dated, “Gean Smith 1905,” l.r., oil on canvas, framed. 19 ½ in. x 29 ¼ in. (sight), 27 in. x 37 in. (frame) Provenance A Princeton, New Jersey collection. Footnotes This scene depicts Lou Dillon's victory offer Major Delmar on October 20, 1903 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Freeman's
Feb. 05, 2024
Eugene "Gean" Smith (American, 1851-1928) "Freedom", 1900, oil on canvas, portrait of thoroughbred horse standing in field, signed lower right, title lower left, gilt frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 14 1/2" h. x ...
Est: $250 - $500
Eugene "Gean" Smith (American, 1851-1928) "Freedom", 1900, oil on canvas, portrait of thoroughbred horse standing in field, signed lower right, title lower left, gilt frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 14 1/2" h. x 21 1/2" w.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Jan. 27, 2023
DIRECTUM KING OF TROTTERS BY GEAN SMITH 1894 PRINT
Est: $40 - $80
DIRECTUM KING OF TROTTERS BY GEAN SMITH 1894 PRINT Print of painting by Gean Smith (1851-1928), Frame damage 34" X 26 1/2" Shipping: Shipping and handling in the continental US will cost $64.56 - $119.74, depending on your location. Local pickup is always free! Please schedule on our website! Image Text Image 1: DIR Image 2: Image 3: COPYRIGHTED 1894 COPYRIGHTED 1894 Image 4: Image 5: Photographs are considered part of the description and condition and supersede all written descriptions. Converse does not authenticate or guarantee authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Converse Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Online bidding for this auction is on Bidsquare, Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, HiBid and ConverseAuctions. Please note that Converse Auctions is using multiple online bidding platforms for this auction, as well as offering phone, in-house absentee, and live bidding. When watching the auction online live, please understand that 'floor' or 'competitive' bid simply means a bid taken from outside of the platform the bidder is currently on. Please also note that notifications of 'high bid' only pertain to the platform you are on and do not take into account live, absentee, phone, or other online bids. In the event of a tie in bids submitted, the bids will be accepted in the order they were placed. If a customer has placed a maximum higher than your bid, they will be the winning bidder. In this instance you will be told you are losing the lot while the auction is in progress and have the opportunity to place a higher bid. Other customers’ maximum bids will never be disclosed to you.
Converse Auctions
Dec. 17, 2022
Gean Smith, Texas, New York, Illinois (1851 - 1928), Horses Escaping Wildfire, 1912, oil on canvas, 19 3/8"H x 25 3/8"W (sight), 27 3/4"H x 33 3/4"W (frame)
Est: $400 - $600
Gean Smith Texas, New York, Illinois, (1851 - 1928) Horses Escaping Wildfire, 1912 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right. Multiple patches of restoration visible on the verso. Heavy cracking scattered throughout. Biography from the Archives of askART: A painter and illustrator whose work is especially focused on horses, Gean Smith was born in New York state and moved to Chicago in 1871, where he established a studio until 1884. The next year, he moved to New York City and worked there until 1923, when he settled in Galveston, Texas. He earned a reputation for horse portraits, although he also did dog paintings and Civil War genre such as his 1884 painting, General Grant and His Staff at Fort Donelson. He was a book illustrator with work including Tales of the Turf and 'Rank Outsiders' by Richard Cary (1891). In one of his paintings, The Parade of Prize Winners, he depicted 65 individual horses, focusing on the personality of each one. For a menu at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, he painted a champion trotter image that became a collector's item. He said he was self-taught "except for one lesson" (Samuels 450) when he was age 16 and spent a dollar for a one-hour session in the use of crayons. Of his subjects, he said: "The real likeness of a horse in action is above the legs." (Samuels 450) In 1923, Smith retired to Galveston, Texas and died there at St. Mary's Infirmary in 1928. He is buried in that city in the Episcopal Cemetery. Exhibitions include the Annual Texas Artists Exhibition in Fort Worth, 1925 to 1928. His painting is represented in the Capitol Historical Artifact Collection in Austin. Sources: John and Deborah Powers, Texas Painters, Sculptors & Graphic Artists Peggy and Harold Samuels, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Artists of the American West.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 24, 2022
Gean Smith, "Retribution," O/C
Est: $200 - $400
Smith, Gean (American, 1851-1928) "Retribution." Portrait of an American thoroughbred mare who was the dam of Requital, horse of the year in 1896. Oil on canvas.1905. Titled l.c. Signed and dated l.r. Sight: 15 1/2" x 13 1/2" Frame: 21 3/4" x 20"
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jun. 04, 2022
Gean Smith, Texas, New York, Illinois (1851 - 1928), Horses Escaping Wildfire, 1912, oil on canvas, 19 3/8"H x 25 3/8"W (sight), 27 3/4"H x 33 3/4"W (frame)
Est: $700 - $900
Gean Smith Texas, New York, Illinois, (1851 - 1928) Horses Escaping Wildfire, 1912 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right. Multiple patches of restoration visible on the verso. Heavy cracking scattered throughout. Biography from the Archives of askART: A painter and illustrator whose work is especially focused on horses, Gean Smith was born in New York state and moved to Chicago in 1871, where he established a studio until 1884. The next year, he moved to New York City and worked there until 1923, when he settled in Galveston, Texas. He earned a reputation for horse portraits, although he also did dog paintings and Civil War genre such as his 1884 painting, General Grant and His Staff at Fort Donelson. He was a book illustrator with work including Tales of the Turf and 'Rank Outsiders' by Richard Cary (1891). In one of his paintings, The Parade of Prize Winners, he depicted 65 individual horses, focusing on the personality of each one. For a menu at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, he painted a champion trotter image that became a collector's item. He said he was self-taught "except for one lesson" (Samuels 450) when he was age 16 and spent a dollar for a one-hour session in the use of crayons. Of his subjects, he said: "The real likeness of a horse in action is above the legs." (Samuels 450) In 1923, Smith retired to Galveston, Texas and died there at St. Mary's Infirmary in 1928. He is buried in that city in the Episcopal Cemetery. Exhibitions include the Annual Texas Artists Exhibition in Fort Worth, 1925 to 1928. His painting is represented in the Capitol Historical Artifact Collection in Austin. Sources: John and Deborah Powers, Texas Painters, Sculptors & Graphic Artists Peggy and Harold Samuels, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Artists of the American West.
Ripley Auctions
Apr. 03, 2022
GEAN SMITH LONGHORN & CALF WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: -
Gean Smith (1851 - 1928) Longhorn & Calf Watercolor on Paper. A painter and illustrator whose work is especially focused on horses, Gean Smith was born in New York state and moved to Chicago in 1871, where he established a studio until 1884. The next year, he moved to New York City and worked there until 1923, when he settled in Galveston, Texas. He earned a reputation for horse portraits, although he also did dog paintings and Civil War genre such as his 1884 painting, General Grant and His Staff at Fort Donelson. He was a book illustrator with work including Tales of the Turf and 'Rank Outsiders' by Richard Cary (1891). In one of his paintings, The Parade of Prize Winners, he depicted 65 individual horses, focusing on the personality of each one. For a menu at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, he painted a champion trotter image that became a collector's item. Exhibitions include the Annual Texas Artists Exhibition in Fort Worth, 1925 to 1928. His painting is represented in the Capitol Historical Artifact Collection in Austin. Artist: Gean Smith Title: Longhorn & Calf Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 13.5x18 in. Keywords: Southwest, Western, Painting, OriginalArt; Ref: BD1537
Bradford's
Jan. 16, 2022
GEAN SMITH OIL PAINTING
Est: $300 - $400
Old oil painting on board, impressionistic scene of girl picking wildflowers signed GEAN SMITH. 9 x 12 inches, framed 13 x 16. (Gean Smith was a NY/Texas artist 1851-1928 who specialized in horses and illustration).
Americana Auctions
Nov. 13, 2021
GEAN SMITH (1851-1928, TX, NY, IL) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $300 - $500
DEPICTING A FOXHUNTING SCENE. SIGNED LOWER RIGHT AND DATED 1917. SHOWS CRAQUELURE, AND FOUR OLD REPAIRS. SIGHT SIZE 18" X 22 1/2", OVERALL IN A PERIOD CARVED AND GILDED FRAME 26 3/4" X 29 1/2". FRAME NEEDS WORK.
Marion Antique Auctions
Nov. 09, 2021
Gean Smith (1851-1928) American
Est: $500 - $800
Gean Smith (1851-1928) American watercolor / Paper ,measures 11" x 15" inches
Cutler Bay Auctions
Jul. 11, 2021
GEAN SMITH (American, 1851-1928)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Racing Along the Harlem River Oil on canvas Showing a riverfront trot race, with spectators in the background; signed and dated 1902 lower right, with R.H. Love Galleries Inc., Chicago, label on verso h. 20 w. 30 in. overall: 25-1/4 x 34-3/4 in. (frame) Limited Preview: Please note that this auction has a limited in-person preview. Not all items may be on display in the saleroom, if you wish to view a particular item in-person we strongly suggest contacting the gallery in advance of your visit.
Butterscotch Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 11, 2021
RARE DOUBLE SIGNED GEAN SMITH "THE TROTTING MATCH 1902" ORIGINAL OIL ON BOARD
Est: -
Antique Gean Smith (1851 - 1928) The Trotting Match 1902 Original Oil on Board. This painting is believed to be of the famous horse Dan Patch possibly at his record setting match at Readville Trotting Park. This was the home to the first 2:00 miles. This unique and original painting features an artist correction to his own work. If you notice faintly the original lower rail was painted and signed / dated by the artist only to not be satisfied with the perspective. As a result, the artist corrected the perspective by repainting and raising the lower rail and then again signing and dating. This resulted in a double signed artist painting. The work has recently been professionally cleaned and conserved to museum quality and the conservator was explicit in not touching up and further correcting the artists original correction. A painter and illustrator whose work is especially focused on horses, Gean Smith was born in New York state and moved to Chicago in 1871, where he established a studio until 1884. The next year, he moved to New York City and worked there until 1923, when he settled in Galveston, Texas. He earned a reputation for horse portraits, although he also did dog paintings and Civil War genre such as his 1884 painting, General Grant and His Staff at Fort Donelson. He was a book illustrator with work including Tales of the Turf and 'Rank Outsiders' by Richard Cary (1891). In one of his paintings, The Parade of Prize Winners, he depicted 65 individual horses, focusing on the personality of each one. For a menu at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, he painted a champion trotter image that became a collector's item. Artist: Gean Smith Title: The Trotting Match 1902 Medium: Oil on Board Circa/Year: 1902 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: center right Site Measurement: 26x20.25 in. Keywords: Antique, animals, equine, horses; Ref: BD1175
Bradford's
Nov. 22, 2020
GEAN SMITH - THE FUTURITY 1894, SHEEP SHEAD BAY, THE BUTTERFLIES, H. GRIFFIN-UP
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Gean Smith American, 1851-1928 The Futurity 1894, Sheepshead Bay, The Butterflies, H. Griffin-Up Oil on canvas Signed & dated 1894 This monumental work by renowned equestrian artist Gean Smith depicts David Gideon and John Daly’s filly The Butterflies, ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Henry Griffin, defeating Perry Belmont’s Brandywine in the Futurity Stakes of 1894. There are precious few original works depicting the once-famous Sheepshead Bay racetrack, and the current offering is one of the finest examples known to exist. Smith’s composition offers a rare and unique perspective of racegoers in the infield at Sheepshead Bay as they witness the frenzied finish of one of the most anticipated races of the year. The 1894 Futurity Stakes The Futurity Stakes was run annually at Sheepshead Bay until the track’s closure in 1910. The race was later moved to Belmont Park and remains one of the most prestigious 2-year-old races on the present calendar. The Futurity Stakes of 1894 offered a record purse of $50,000. The description of the race published in the Atlanta Constitution reads: “Brandywine, who got off in the rear ranks, and who was unable to get through until the last furlong of the race was in progress, then made his effort. Clayton sent Brandywine after The Butterflies like a shot from a cannon. Griffin saw his danger and began to urge his sterling good filly. She responded to the last gasp … Griffin fought like a young demon, and the wonderful courage of the filly alone staved off defeat. Brandywine managed to get his nose to her withers, but could get no further before the all-important line was crossed, and the Futurity of 1894 went on record as having been won by The Butterflies by a neck from Brandywine.” (The Atlanta Constitution, August 26, 1894) Ezekiel Clay and Catesby Woodford bred The Butterflies, foaling her at Runnymede Stud in 1892. David Gideon and John Daly purchased the filly for $1,800, and she quickly became one of the stars of their stable. An article published in the New York Times explains how Gideon came to call his newly acquired filly The Butterflies: “The Butterflies was named after the successful comedy in which John Drew played for so many months last season. Charles Frohman, Mr. Drew’s personal manager, and ‘Dave’ Gideon are warm personal friends. After the Brooklyn Handicap Mr. Gideon took Mr. Frohman over to his stables and showed him his horses. Then he told the theatrical manager that he might name any of the 2-year-olds. ‘This one I am going to name myself,’ said Gideon, pointing out the pretty filly that won such a great race and won him a fortune last Saturday. ‘She is being worked for the Futurity, and I am going to call her ‘The Butterflies.’ I like the play of that name. I think she’s a winner too.’ So the filly was named The Butterflies.” (The New York Times, August 29, 1894) Gideon’s premonition proved correct, if not somewhat understated, as The Butterflies went on to be the first filly to win the prestigious Futurity Stakes, shattering the previous stakes record by 1 1/5 seconds. The Butterflies suffered several setbacks in her 2-year-old campaign and made only three starts, but she managed to earn $54,690 — the highest earnings ever for a 2-year-old filly in the United States. The Butterflies was crowned U.S. champion 2-year-old filly in 1894 and U.S. champion 3-year-old filly in 1895 after winning the Gazelle Stakes and the Fall Handicap.
The Sporting Art Auction
May. 28, 2020
Horse Portrait Painting by Gean Smith
Est: $300 - $500
Horse portrait by Gean Smith. Active in Texas, New York and Illinois, Smith (1851-1928) is well known for horse portrait painting and illustration. Dated 15 for copyright 1915. Damage to canvas noted. Size 26.5" x 30.5".
Golden Gavel Auctions
Mar. 21, 2020
Gean Smith (1851-1928), "Wartime Refuge, Havana, 1918," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed and titled verso, presented in a wide eboni...
Est: $250 - $450
Gean Smith (1851-1928), "Wartime Refuge, Havana, 1918," 20th c., oil on masonite, signed and titled verso, presented in a wide ebonized frame, H.- 29 1/4 in., W.- 15 5/8 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 06, 2019
Gean Smith (American, 1851 - 1928), "Proud of our Dog," oil on canvas
Est: $600 - $800
Gean Smith (American, 1851 - 1928), "Proud of our Dog," oil on canvas, signed and dated 1892 at lower right, exhibition label from the Marbella Art Gallery, New York City on the verso, measures 19 x 26 inches unframed, 27.50 x 34 inches framed. CONDITION: Good restored condition, two tears repaired in the upper right hand corner. A painter and illustrator whose work is especially focused on horses, Gean Smith was born in New York state and moved to Chicago in 1871, where he established a studio until 1884. He earned a reputation for horse portraits, although he also did dog paintings and Civil War genre works such as his 1884 painting," General Grant and His Staff at Fort Donelson." He was also a book illustrator, with work including "Tales of the Turf" and "Rank Outsiders" by Richard Cary (1891).
Huntington Museum of Art
Apr. 13, 2019
Gean Smith (1851-1928)
Est: $50 - $75
Gean Smith (1851-1928), "The Pace That Counts", full color print. Possibly Sheepshead Bay track. Sight 5 1/2" x 10 1/4". Good condition.
Copake Auction Inc.
Mar. 30, 2019
Gean Smith, (American, 1851-1928), Native American Indians and horses, Western genre oil on canvas, 25 1/4"H x 19 1/4"W (sight), 33...
Est: $800 - $1,200
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928) Native American Indians and horses Western genre oil on canvas signed and dated 1907 lower right. A painter and illustrator whose work is especially focused on horses, Gean Smith was born in New York state and moved to Chicago in 1871, where he established a studio until 1884. The next year, he moved to New York City and worked there until 1923, when he settled in Galveston, Texas. 25 1/4"H x 19 1/4"W (sight), 33 1/4"H x 27 1/2"W (frame)
Ripley Auctions
Mar. 23, 2019
Gean Smith, Texas (1851-1928), Roping a Steer, 1905, oil on canvas, 26 x 20 inches
Est: $800 - $1,200
Gean Smith Texas (1851-1928) Roping a Steer, 1905, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, gilt-framed. 26 x 20 inches
Link Auction Galleries
Nov. 17, 2018
Gean Smith (American/Texas, 1851-1928)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gean Smith (American/Texas, 1851-1928), "The Cavalry", 1891, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 30 1/4 in. x 60 1/4 in., framed. Note: Gean Smith was a self-taught artist known primarily for his depictions of horses. He painted famous races, race winners and historical scenes in which the horses were characterized with distinctive personalities. In 1891, Smith also worked as the illustrator for a collection of writings on horses and races titled Tales of the Turf and 'Rank Outsiders' by Richard Cary. The large-scale painting offered here of most likely a Civil War scene highlights the artist's distinctive skill, as the cavalry horses are shown in exquisite detail.
Neal Auction Company
Aug. 25, 2018
Gean Smith signed O/c of fantasy carnival tableaux
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928), oil on canvas depicting a fantasy tableaux of carnival revelers, comprising a figure dressed as a monk smoking a cigarette with two maidens in white while a third maiden plays the tambourine, a smoking mermaid sitting half-submerged in a dark pool while a figure dressed as Mephistopheles watches in the background near a burning censer, with rose petals and fruit strewn on the floor, artist signed 'Gean Smith' at lower right, 41"h x 30"w, overall dimensions including frame 52"h x 41.5"w x 3"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
May. 30, 2018
Gean Smith Figural Watercolor Panting LISTED
Est: $600 - $800
Gean Smith (1851 - 1928) watercolor painting. Depicts a scene of a woman in a forest clearing, next to a creek. Signed lower right. Sight measures 19 1/2" x 26". Housed in wood frame measuring 30 1/2" x 36 1/2". Good overall condition with losses to frame. Will not ship. Will refer local third party shippers.
Hill Auction Gallery
Feb. 24, 2018
Gean Smith 1851-1928 Race Horse "Tenny" O/B 19th c
Est: $300 - $500
Gean Smith (American 1851-1928) Thoroughbred Race Horse "Tenny", O/B 19th c., titled lower left, "Tenny" and signed lower right, "Gean Smith". THE AMERICAN THOROUGHBRED: "Tenny, by imported Rayon d'Or, out of Belle of Maywood, won the Brooklyn Handicap of 1891 with the top weight." (ACOR2402 AC) Art: 9" h x 12" w Frame: 13" h x 16" w
Litchfield Auctions
Jan. 01, 2018
Gean Smith (1851-1928)
Est: $500 - $700
Gean Smith (1851-1928), "Original Study", oil on panel. 19 1/2" x 28".
Copake Auction Inc.
Dec. 09, 2017
GEAN SMITH (1851-1928) Smith, Gean (Am.1851-1928) Black horse in field with stream. Chromolithography Framed. Signed and dated l.r., "Gean Smith 93"
Est: $200 - $800
Rare and brilliant chromolithography on this fine American Trotting print, the horse and rider are beautifully delineated. In antique oak frame, much nicer than photo suggests."Gean Smith 93". 19" x 24 3/4", frame: 24 1/4" x 30"
The Legacy Antique Emporium
Dec. 03, 2017
Gean Smith signed O/c of fantasy carnival tableaux
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928), oil on canvas depicting a fantasy tableaux of carnival revelers, comprising a figure dressed as a monk smoking a cigarette with two maidens in white while a third maiden plays the tambourine, a smoking mermaid sitting half-submerged in a dark pool while a figure dressed as Mephistopheles watches in the background near a burning censer, with rose petals and fruit strewn on the floor, artist signed 'Gean Smith' at lower right, 41"h x 30"w, overall dimensions including frame 52"h x 41.5"w x 3"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Sep. 17, 2017
Gean Smith signed O/c of fantasy carnival tableaux
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928), oil on canvas depicting a fantasy tableaux of carnival revelers, comprising a figure dressed as a monk smoking a cigarette with two maidens in white while a third maiden plays the tambourine, a smoking mermaid sitting half-submerged in a dark pool while a figure dressed as Mephistopheles watches in the background near a burning censer, with rose petals and fruit strewn on the floor, artist signed 'Gean Smith' at lower right, 41"h x 30"w, overall dimensions including frame 52"h x 41.5"w x 3"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Jun. 11, 2017
Gean Smith signed O/c of fantasy carnival tableaux
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928), oil on canvas depicting a fantasy tableaux of carnival revelers, comprising a figure dressed as a monk smoking a cigarette with two maidens in white while a third maiden plays the tambourine, a smoking mermaid sitting half-submerged in a dark pool while a figure dressed as Mephistopheles watches in the background near a burning censer, with rose petals and fruit strewn on the floor, artist signed 'Gean Smith' at lower right, 41"h x 30"w, overall dimensions including frame 52"h x 41.5"w x 3"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Apr. 30, 2017
GEAN SMITH 1903 PAINTING US SOLDIER & INDIAN
Est: $800 - $1,200
Antique oil painting on canvas of a US soldier on horseback gesturing with his flask to a Native American warrior on horse. Signed & dated 03. Unframed, 19 x 26 in. (Gean Smith 1851-1928 was a painter and illustrator. He earned a reputation for horse portraits, although he also did dog paintings & Civil War genre General Grant and His Staff at Fort Donelson.)
Americana Auctions
Jul. 30, 2016
2 Oil on Canvas Horse Paintings, incl. Gean Smith
Est: $500 - $700
1st item: Gean Smith (Texas/New York/Illinois, 1851-1928) oil on canvas horse portrait depicting "Star Pointer", signed lower right plus copyright logo. Inscription en verso reads "Star Pointer/ Time 1.59 3/4/The first harness horse to beat 2 minutes". Housed in giltwood frame. Sight - 19 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 22 3/4" H x 18 3/4" W. Note: Star Pointer was the first Standardbred race horse to complete a mile in less than two minutes in a time of 1.59 3/4 minutes. 2nd item: American School oil on canvas depicting three horses, one black, one white, and one brown, drinking from a trough, brick wall with ivy and running water to the left. Unsigned. Housed in giltwood frame. Late 19th/early 20th century. Sight - 8 5/8" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 14 3/4" H x 21 3/4" W. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 08, 2016
Gean Smith American, 1851-1928 Proud of Our Dog, 1892
Est: $300 - $500
Gean Smith American, 1851-1928 Proud of Our Dog, 1892 Signed Gean Smith and dated 92 (lr); inscribed as titled on an old label affixed to the stretcher Oil on canvas 19 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches Provenance: Marbella Gallery, New York C Property from the Estate of Ruth Sternberg
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 09, 2016
Gean Smith American, 1851-1928 Proud of Our Dog, 1892
Est: $600 - $900
Gean Smith American, 1851-1928 Proud of Our Dog, 1892 Signed Gean Smith and dated 92 (lr); inscribed as titled on an old label affixed to the stretcher Oil on canvas 19 1/8 x 26 1/4 inches Provenance: Marbella Gallery, New York C Property from the Estate of Ruth Sternberg
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Sep. 29, 2014
Gean Smith Oil On Board Horse
Est: $1 - $10,000
20th Century; New York artist; portrait of black stallion standing in impressionist landscape titled lower left Colin signed lower right Gene Smith/08; artist board measures 6.25 by 9.25; believed to be original frame; frame measures 11.5 by 14.5; needs to be professionally cleaned; with minor foxing and paint loss near upper right corner, otherwise excellent condition; Provenance: Local NC Picker
Mebane Antique Auction
Jun. 20, 2014
Capewell Horseshoe Nails advertising print
Est: -
Capewell Horseshoe Nails advertising print depicting harness racing, signed Gean Smith 1902 - water damage on the bottom
Chupp Auctions & Real Estate, LLC
May. 18, 2014
GEAN SMITH (AMERICAN, 1851-1928) HORSE RACING, 1884.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
GEAN SMITH (AMERICAN, 1851-1928) HORSE RACING, 1884. Oil on canvas. Signed LR, and with additional inscription "Sketch from Ino B. Jeffery printing" LL. Frame: 21" x 34" Provenance: Kellar and Kellar Antiques, Oak Park Canvas: 14" x 27"
SUSANIN'S
May. 18, 2014
GEAN SMITH (AMERICAN, 1851-1928) HORSE CART RACING, 1884.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
GEAN SMITH (AMERICAN, 1851-1928) HORSE CART RACING, 1884. Oil on canvas. Signed LR, and with additional inscription "Sketch from Ino B. Jeffery printing" LL. Frame: 21" x 34". Provenance: Kellar and Kellar Antiques, Oak Park Canvas: 14" x 27"
SUSANIN'S
May. 16, 2014
Gean Smith, (American, 1851-1928), The Horse
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928) The Horse oil on canvas signed Gean Smith (lower right) 24 x 15 inches.
Hindman
May. 03, 2014
GEAN SMITH (AMERICAN, 1851-1928) HORSES IN THE LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas: 12 x 16 in.
Est: $600 - $900
GEAN SMITH (AMERICAN, 1851-1928) HORSES IN THE LANDSCAPE Oil on canvas: 12 x 16 in. Framed; lower right: Gean Smith
Potomack Company
Mar. 15, 2014
Gean Smith (TX/NY/IL, 1851-1928), "Autumn"
Est: $500 - $1,000
Gean Smith (TX/NY/IL, 1851-1928), "Autumn" watercolor portrait of a horse and jockey, inscribed "Autumn" and signed and dated at lower right "Gean Smith '98," presented under glass in the original frame. DOA 9.75 x 14 in. This lot is accompanied by accessories (a top hat, calling cards, and racing silks) from the renowned horse trainer and owner, Andrew Jackson "Jack" Joyner (1861-1943). Born in Enfield, NC, Jack's love of horse racing took him throughout the United States and England. He was among the inaugural class inducted to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1955. From the estate of Andrew Jackson "Jack" Joyner and by descent in his family Some toning to watercolor and water stain in lower right corner.
Leland Little Auctions
Jan. 25, 2014
BATTELTON BY GEAN SMITH (AMERICA, 1851-1928).
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
BATTELTON BY GEAN SMITH (AMERICA, 1851-1928). Oil on canvas, signed and dated "1900" lower right, titled lower left. Depicts a tricolor horse standing in a landscape setting. 19.75"h. 29.5"w., in a molded wood frame, 22.5"h. 32.25"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 30, 2013
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928), "Ida Highwood"
Est: $2,000 - $2,200
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928), "Ida Highwood", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1905, set in an ornate gilt frame; Dimensions: 27 x 38 inches (sight); Provenance: the picture hung in the consignor's grandparents' home for over 50 years, inherited by consignor
Lofty
Mar. 22, 2013
Gean Smith (American 1851-1922), Pilot Boy
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Gean Smith (American 1851-1922) Pilot Boy Signed Gean Smith and dated 99 l.r. Oil on panel 12-3/4 x 19-1/2 in (32.4 x 49.6 cm)Property of Various Owners
Weschler's
Jan. 14, 2012
Gean Smith
Est: $800 - $1,500
(Texas/New York/Illinois, 1851-1928)Portrait of a Trotter Pulling a Sulky, signed lower right "Gean Smith 1901", oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; painted wood frame, restretched on old stretcher, scattered retouch upper right and within horse with less than 2 percent of surface affected, yellowed varnish, crackle, stretcher marks; frame with abrasions Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Jan. 12, 2012
Gean Smith, (American, 1851-1928), Carmello, along with a work by Arthur Bowen Davies
Est: $500 - $700
Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928) Carmello, along with a work by Arthur Bowen Davies oil on canvas signed Gean Smith and dated (lower right) 20 x 30 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 12, 2011
Facsimile of Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928)
Est: $100 - $200
Facsimile of Gean Smith (American, 1851-1928). 1891. Gouache and watercolor on beige wove paper. Inscribed, "Gean Smith Facsimile, Copyrighted 1891, M. Knoedler & Co. N.Y.," lower right. In a white mat with a black wood frame and glazed. Gean Smith is best known for his depictions of trotting horses, especially race horses. MEASUREMENTS: 20" x 14". Overall with frame 25-5/8" x 19-3/4". CONDITION: Water damage along right edge. Some burning.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 19, 2011
Gean Smith American (1851-1928) American-Texas/New York/Illinois Oil on Canvas "Sleeping Calvary Soldier and His Mount" Circa 1902. Signed Lower Right and Dated 1902. Relined, Spot of Repair, Needs a Good Cleaning. Unframed. Measures 20-1/4 Inches by
Est: $600 - $900
Gean Smith American (1851-1928) American-Texas/New York/Illinois Oil on Canvas "Sleeping Calvary Soldier and His Mount" Circa 1902. Signed Lower Right and Dated 1902. Relined, Spot of Repair, Needs a Good Cleaning. Unframed. Measures 20-1/4 Inches by 26-1/4 Inches. Shipping $85.00
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