William Smith

William Smith ( active second half 19th century) "in memory of abraham lincoln, the reward of the just." Hand-colored lithograph of Abraham Lincoln with arms outstretched surrounded by angels, "Published by Williiam Smith, Printseller, No. 702 South Third St. Phila." 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (sight) No condition issues; good color. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.

Lot 1798 William Smith (fl.1813-1847) oil on canvas Stable boy with horse, donkey and dog signed & dated 1837, Arthur Ackernam label verso 29.5 x 36in. Estimate £2,500-3,500 Illustrated; The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists p.399. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

William Smith (fl. 1813-1847) Sir Rowland Hill, of Hawkstone (1772-1842), with otter hounds, a terrier and his horse, in an extensive landscape oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.9 cm.) Provenance By descent in the family to the Rt. Hon. Viscount Hill, Coton Hall, Shropshire; Christie's, London, 21 March 1930, lot 48 (100 gns. to Tagby [?]). Anonymous sale: Sotheby's, London, 20 November 1985, lot 110 (sold for £19,800). Exhibited London, Colnaghi and Guy Nevill, Pastimes, Pleasures and Pursuits: A Survey of British Sporting Life, 28 May-28 June 1986, no. 31. Lot Notes The son of Sir John Hill, 3rd Bt. and Mary, daughter and co-heir of John Chambre, of Petton, Sir Rowland had a distinguished military career. He fought in the Peninsular War, serving under Wellington in Spain, and was awarded the Grand Cross of the Bath, and subsequently elevated to the Peerage in 1814, as Baron Hill, of Almarez and of Hawkestone, Salor, and in 1816, of Hardwicke. Sir Rowland was Commander-in-Chief of the Army from 1828 until 1842, when he was created a Viscount. He retired to Hardwick Grange and became an enthusiastic sportsman.

both full length, standing in a landscape, the former seated, wearing a blue coat and holding a crop, the latter standing, wearing a light blue coat, his right arm resting on a tree trunk a pair, the first signed on a rock: both full length, standing in a landscape, the former seated, wearing a blue coat and holding a crop, the latter standing, wearing a light blue coat, his right arm resting on a tree trunk a pair, the first signed on a rock: w a smith, the second on a tree trunk: w a smith/1780 oil on panel this lot contains 2 item(s).

william a. smith 1752-c.1793 portraits of george garden robinson; and his brother william both full length, standing in a landscape, the former seated, wearing a blue coat and holding a crop, the latter standing, wearing a light blue coat, his right arm resting on a tree trunk a pair, the first signed on a rock: w a smith, the second on a tree trunk: w a smith/1780 oil on panel (2) each 73.5 by 59.5 cm., 29 by 23 1/2 in.