Robert Smirke (after) ( 1752 - 1845 ) was a British painter. Robert Smirke (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10.65 USD for 'The Grandmother's Blessing' in 2005 to 1086.3 USD for The Halsenell East Indiaman depicted wrecked off Seacombe, Isle of Purbeck, 1786 in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the art