W. Smithson Broadhead Paintings & Artwork for Sale | W. Smithson Broadhead Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 28, 2023
WILLIAM SMITHSON BROADHEAD, (British, 1888-1960), In the Paddock, oil on canvas, 19 1/2 x 27 1/2 in., frame: 27 x 35 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WILLIAM SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960) In the Paddock oil on canvas signed W. Smithson Broadhead lower right
Grogan & Company
Nov. 19, 2022
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (BRITISH, 1888-1960) RACEHORSE DRAWING / PORTRAIT
Est: $100 - $200
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (BRITISH, 1888-1960) RACEHORSE DRAWING / PORTRAIT, depicting the racehorse "Battleship", titled and signed below image, on the half-title page of Broadhead's Hoof Prints over America. The Illustrated Story of the Light-Horse in America. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1951. First edition.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Dec. 10, 2019
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD. Confrontation by Firelight.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD. Confrontation by Firelight. Illustration for "The Kingmaker" by Rafael Sabatini, published in Cosmopolitan magazine, August 1931. Oil on canvas. 770x1015 mm; 30 1/4x40 inches. Signed "W. Smithson Broadhead" at lower left. Inpainting, dent in canvas, and surface abrasions; see condition report. Framed.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 25, 2018
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (1888-1960). SEA BREEZES AND SUNSHINE AT LYTHAM ST. ANNES. Circa 1930. 38x48 inches, 98x48 cm. Jordison & Co. Ltd
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (1888-1960) SEA BREEZES AND SUNSHINE AT LYTHAM ST. ANNES. Circa 1930. 38 3/4x48 1/2 inches, 98 1/2x48 1/2 cm. Jordison & Co. Ltd., London. Condition A-: minor creases, abrasions and slight darkening at edges; unobtrusive speckling at edges and in image. Mounted on paper. One of at least two posters the artist designed for this seaside resort north of Liverpool. The other, similarly featuring a beautiful young woman raising her arms to the sky. Here, a windswept golfer is playing through a sandtrap in view of the Lytham Windmill. rare. We could find only three copies at auction since 1992. Not in Furness vol. 6.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 21, 2018
W. Smithson Broadhead (British, 1888-1960)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Signed "W. Smithson Broadhead", oil on canvas candle lit interior genre scene with woman and older man; Broadhead was a well-known illustrator who produced works for Cosmopolitan and for books. This painting is in good general condition, relined with some restoration in the background areas. 30 x 39.75 inches - Frame: 33.75 x 43.75 inches. Weight: 11 lbs.
Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Dec. 14, 2017
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD. The Story of Rembrandt.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD. The Story of Rembrandt. Together, two illustrations for Cosmopolitan magazine, published May 1928, with their inventory stamp and notes on verso. Charcoal and pastel on thin board. The smaller item is 381x864 mm; 15x34 inches, on 18 1/4x37-inch board. The larger item is 584x684 mm; 23 1/2x34 inches, on 27 1/4x37-inch board. Both signed in lower image. Boards slightly bowed.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 19, 2017
BROWN JACK IN THE PADDOCK by William Smithson Broadhead (British, 1888–1960)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Oil on panel, 17” x 26” Signed Provenance: Richmond Gallery, London Brown Jack, a bay gelding by Jackdaw out of Querquidella, ran over hurdles, winning the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle in 1928. On the at he won the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Ascot an impressive six consecutive years (he was 10 when he won his sixth). He is the only horse to accomplish this feat, and to mark this great achievement a bronze of him by Alfred J. Munnings can be found in the paddock at Ascot. Brown Jack was held in such high esteem his skeleton was displayed at the Natural History Museum in London. He was known as a horse who won with style and thus won the public’s adoration.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 21, 2016
Broadhead, William Smithson - A Racehorse with...
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
A RACEHORSE WITH JOCKEY UP
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 14, 2015
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (1888-1960): CALVARY SOLDIERS; IN BATTLE; AND TWO RIDERS
Est: $600 - $800
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (1888-1960): CALVARY SOLDIERS; IN BATTLE; AND TWO RIDERS Three pencil and charcoal on paperboard, one with gouache highlights, all signed 'W. Smithson Broadhead' lower right, Two Riders with an inscription on the reverse of the frame and dated 1950. 14 1/4 x 19 in. (sheet).
STAIR
Jun. 20, 2015
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960). THE WORKING AND PLEASURE HORSE, signed lower right and publishers notes lower margin. Penci
Est: $400 - $500
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960). THE WORKING AND PLEASURE HORSE, signed lower right and publishers notes lower margin. Pencil and charcoal illustration possibly for "Hoof Prints Over America, The Illustrated Story of the Light Horse in America", 1951 - Framed, sheet: 15 in. x 20 1/2 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 20, 2015
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960). THE MUSTANG AS WORK HORSE, signed lower right with Strathmore blindstamp lower left and pub
Est: $400 - $500
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960). THE MUSTANG AS WORK HORSE, signed lower right with Strathmore blindstamp lower left and publisher notes lower margin. Pencil and charcoal illustration possibly for "Hoof Prints Over America, The Illustrated Story of the Light Horse in America", 1951 - Framed, sheet: 15 in. x 20 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 20, 2015
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960). THE INTRODUCTION, signed lower left with publishers notes lower margin. Pencil and charcoal
Est: $400 - $600
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD (British, 1888-1960). THE INTRODUCTION, signed lower left with publishers notes lower margin. Pencil and charcoal illustration possibly for "Hoof Prints Over America, The Illustrated Story of the Light Horse in America", 1951. - Framed, sheet: 15 in. x 20 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
Nov. 21, 2014
W. Smithson Broadhead
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
W. Smithson Broadhead
Sotheby's
Nov. 19, 2014
Broadhead, W. Smithson - Connett on the Henryville
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
CONNETT ON THE HENRYVILLE Broadhead, a British painter known for his illustrations for periodicals, travelled around the world living the "sporting life." He eventually settled in Middleburg, Virginia, in 1947. Broadhead painted this as a gift to his friend Eugene V. Connett III, a Princeton graduate and the founder of Derrydale Press. Considered the greatest sporting book publisher of all time, he told Time magazine that "a bottle of Scotch and a map of Ireland" gave him the name for the company. While at the helm of Derrydale, Connett hunted and fished with some of the greatest sporting artists of the 20th century.
The Sporting Art Auction
Nov. 19, 2014
Broadhead, William Smithson - Eddie Arcaro Up in...
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
EDDIE ARCARO UP IN JEFFORDS SILKS Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Arcaro (1916-1997) rode to victory in more American classic races than any other jockey in history and remains the only jockey to win the American Triple Crown twice. Arcaro is captured sporting the silks of Walter M. Jeffords (1883-1960), one of only five people to be named an Exemplar of Racing by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
The Sporting Art Auction
Jul. 30, 2014
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD, American, 1888-1960, Original book illustration: Back Room Card Game., Oil on canvas, 30" x 30". Unframed.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD American, 1888-1960 Original book illustration: Back Room Card Game. Signed lower right "W. Smithson Broadhead". Oil on canvas, 30" x 30". Unframed.
Eldred's
Mar. 25, 2014
W. Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960 United Kingdom / California)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Couple walking in a snow flurry, signed lower right: W. Smithson Broadhead, oil on canvas, 27'' H x 35'' W, est: $2000/3000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 20, 2013
Broadhead, W. Smithson - Huntsmen and Hounds, Oil on canvas, 24 x 30
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
Huntsmen and Hounds Oil on canvas, 24" x 30" Signed $12,000. - 15,000. Provenance: Private collection, Virginia; by descent in the family until the present (Key Words: Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Polo, Steeplechase, Fox Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, African Wildlife, Western)
The Sporting Art Auction
Dec. 07, 2012
[BROWN, Kenneth]. BROADHEAD, W. Smithson (1888-1960), illustrator. The original artwork for Brown's The Medchester Club , New York, 1938. Each illustration approximately 395 x 240 mm. Comprising: 8 charcoal and wash drawings on illustration
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
[BROWN, Kenneth]. BROADHEAD, W. Smithson (1888-1960), illustrator. The original artwork for Brown's The Medchester Club, New York, 1938. Each illustration approximately 395 x 240 mm. Comprising: 8 charcoal and wash drawings on illustration board, each signed in charcoal, with publisher's pencil annotations in margin. THE COMPLETE SET OF DRAWINGS for the plates reproduced in the book. Together in a quarter morocco folding case. [With:] A copy of The Medchester Club. (2)
Christie's
Nov. 01, 2012
W. Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
W. Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960) THIS IS TORQUAY lithograph in colours, c.1935, printed by W.E.Berry Ltd., Bradford, condition B+; not backed, framed 40 x 24½in. (102 x 63cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 10, 2010
W Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960) Scotland for
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
W Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960) Scotland for Holidays, Deer-Stalking in the Highlands, original poster printed for LMS LNER by Staffords c 1930 - 102 x 127 cm
Onslows
Dec. 10, 2010
W Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960) Scotland for
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
W Smithson Broadhead (1888-1960) Scotland for Holidays, climbing in the Cairngorms, original poster printed for LMS by John Horn 1934 - 102 x 63 cm
Onslows
Jun. 03, 2010
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD 1888-1960 THE DRAFT HORSE oil on canvas 20 by 26 in. 50.8 by 66 cm
Sotheby's
Jun. 03, 2010
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD 1888-1960 THE COSSACK RIDER signed W SMITHSON BROADHEAD (lower right) oil on canvas 24 7/8 by 30 1/8 in. 63.2 by 76.5 cm
Sotheby's
Jun. 03, 2010
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD 1888-1960 THE ARTIST'S WIFE EDITH WITH THEIR SON WILLIAM signed W. Smithson Broadhead , dated 1933 , and inscribed England (lower right) oil on canvas 30 by 38 1/8 in. 76.2 by 96.8 cm
Sotheby's
Jun. 03, 2010
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD 1888-1960 THE ARTIST'S WIFE ON DUSTY MILLER signed W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD and dated 1931 (lower right); titled on two labels (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 28 1/4 by 36 in. 71.8 by 91.4 cm
Sotheby's
Jan. 01, 2010
WILLIAM SMITHSON BROADHEAD (BRITISH, 1888-1960): Oil on canvas illustration art. Confrontation at a banquet.
Est: $500 - $900
WILLIAM SMITHSON BROADHEAD (BRITISH, 1888-1960): Oil on canvas illustration art. Confrontation at a banquet. Signed lower left. 30 x 40.5."
Braswell Galleries
Sep. 09, 2009
SMITHSON BROADHEAD, W. (1888-1960)
Est: £800 - £1,200
SMITHSON BROADHEAD, W. (1888-1960) SCOTLAND FOR HOLIDAYS lithograph in colours, c.1930 printed by Staffords, Netherfield, condition A-; not backed 40 x 50in. (102 x 127cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 07, 2009
William Smithson Broadhead (British 1888 - 1960).
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William Smithson Broadhead (British 1888 - 1960). A hardback sketch book containing numerous pencil caricatures and studies, over forty one pages used, some with several drawings per page, several using the whole page with pencil annotations, includes self portrait, humorous, military caricatures of soldiers, beautiful ladies, one of a horse, one entitled 'Brooklyn trams at Coney Island', dated June 1914, 20 by 24cm (approx. fifty nine individual drawings, full list of illustrations available on request). Plus one loose leaf illustration of a beauty and a postcard to the artist from a family member dated 1906 ** Smithson Broadhead is well known for his iconic poster designs for LMS and LNER Railways, his horse paintings and as a book illustrator. He lived for many years in the United States.
Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers
Jan. 03, 2009
William Smithson Broadhead (British 1888 - 1960).
Est: £2,000 - £2,500
William Smithson Broadhead (British 1888 - 1960). A hardback sketch book containing numerous pencil caricatures and studies, over forty one pages used, some with several drawings per page, several using the whole page with pencil annotations, includes self portrait, humorous, military caricatures of soldiers, beautiful ladies, one of a horse, one entitled 'Brooklyn trams at Coney Island', dated June 1914, 20 by 24cm (aprox. fifty nine individual drawings, full list of illustrations available on request). Plus one loose leaf illustration of a beauty and a postcard to the artist from a family member dated 1906 ** Smithson Broadhead is well known for his iconic poster designs for LMS and LNER Railways, his horse paintings and as a book illustrator. He lived form many years in the United States.
Batemans Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 10, 2008
SMITHSON BROADHEAD, W. (1888-1960)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
SMITHSON BROADHEAD, W. (1888-1960) SCOTLAND FOR HOLIDAYS lithograph in colours, printed by Staffords, Netherfield, condition A-; not backed 40 x 50in. (102 x 127cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 10, 2008
BROADHEAD, SMITHSON W. (1888-1960)
Est: £500 - £700
BROADHEAD, SMITHSON W. (1888-1960) LYTHAM ST. ANNES lithograph in colours, trimmed, condition C; not backed 50 x 38½in. (127 x 98cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 13, 2007
LYTHAM ST. ANNES
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
BROADHEAD, SMITHSON W. (1888-1960) LYTHAM ST. ANNES lithograph in colours, trimmed, condition C; not backed 50 x 38½in. (127 x 98cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 27, 2007
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD 1888-1960 TIGHTENING THE GIRTH 14 by 17 3/4 in 35.5 by 45 cm. signed W. Smithson/ Broadhead (lower left) oil on artist's board Condition Note: In good condition. Very dirty varnish. Under UV: no apparent inpainting. Estimate -
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
W. SMITHSON BROADHEAD 1888-1960 TIGHTENING THE GIRTH 14 by 17 3/4 in 35.5 by 45 cm. signed W. Smithson/ Broadhead (lower left) oil on artist's board Condition Note: In good condition. Very dirty varnish. Under UV: no apparent inpainting.
Sotheby's
Sep. 12, 2002
BROADHEAD, W SMITHSON
Est: $1,078 - $1,386
SCOTLAND FOR HOLIDAYS, LMS, LNER lithograph in colours, printed by John Horn Limited, London, condition B+ 40 x 25in. (102 x 64cm.).
Christie's
May. 24, 2000
W. Smithson Broadhead British/American, 1888 - 1960 ON HORSEBACK THROUGH A GROVE Signed W. Smithson
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Broadhead (l...
Doyle New York