Lot 461: Henry Pember Smith (American 1854-1907)

Henry Pember Smith (American 1854-1907)
Venetian Canal Scene, circa 1890
View showing a quiet canal animated by a gondolier at work in the foreground. To the left, a cluster of stucco and brick dwellings with red-tiled roofs rise directly from the water’s edge, their reflections shimmering in the calm surface. Beyond, a domed Renaissance-style church and bell tower dominate the skyline, while soft atmospheric light plays across the architecture and sky
Watercolor and gouache on paper, in ornate giltwood frame
Signed lower right Henry P. Smith
10″ x 14″

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Estimate: $400- $800

Auction Date: October 25, 2025

Realized Price: $854