Description
Sarah Katherine Smith
(American, b.1877)
Born in Rio Vista, CA, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago, then the Boston Museum School. She spent most of her life in Wheaton, Illinois where she taught at Wheaton College. She is best known for her illustration, printmaking, etching and sculpture, many appearing in magazines and children's books. *
An original book illustration in pen and gouache.
"Twice happy is she, content
with her task,
Who still keeps her vision beyond"
paper: 7 ¾ by 9 inches
frame: 9 by 10 ¼ inches
*sourced from Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1947-53.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition with overall paper toning. Some wear to framing.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Gouache, Pen and Ink
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
(American, b.1877)
Born in Rio Vista, CA, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago, then the Boston Museum School. She spent most of her life in Wheaton, Illinois where she taught at Wheaton College. She is best known for her illustration, printmaking, etching and sculpture, many appearing in magazines and children's books. *
An original book illustration in pen and gouache.
"Twice happy is she, content
with her task,
Who still keeps her vision beyond"
paper: 7 ¾ by 9 inches
frame: 9 by 10 ¼ inches
*sourced from Edan Hughes, author of the book "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Who's Who in American Art 1947-53.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good antique condition with overall paper toning. Some wear to framing.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Gouache, Pen and Ink
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good antique condition with overall paper toning. Some wear to framing.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
10.25 x 9 x 0.5 in
Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration
Estimate $2,000-$6,000
Starting Price
$1,200
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Jun 12, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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