Lot 98 · American Art
The Garden at the Inn of William the Conqueror
Francis Hopkinson Smith · watercolor, gouache and charcoal on paper laid down on paper
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- Estimate
- $12,000–$18,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — American Art, New York · 22 November 2016
- Dimensions
- 17 ½ x 21 in. (44.5 x 53.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3980755
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Francis Hopkinson Smith, The Garden at the Inn of William the Conqueror. Christie's, 22 Nov 2016, lot 98. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3980755.
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Francis Hopkinson Smith, The Garden at the Inn of William the Conqueror. Christie's, 22 Nov 2016, lot 98. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3980755.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Hopkinson Smith | The Inn of William the Conqueror | $17,500 | Sotheby's, Oct 2007 | |
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| Francis Hopkinson Smith | Sunny Day in Italy | Christie's, Apr 1999 | ||
| Francis Hopkinson Smith | Under an Umbrella, Inn of William the Conqueror | Sotheby's, Oct 2015 | ||
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