I am looking for information on a lost work of art, now in my possession. The artist is Gean Smith, famous for paintings of racing horses. The work is in some black and white medium; is approximately 14x22; in a plain wooden frame with glass; is signed and dated 1911. The content is of a race in the Circus Maximus - as in Ben Hur. I seek information as to its possible value, and its history. I've been all over the internet, so far with zero results.

Hi, did you ever get the info you were looking for. I was searching for the same for the first time today and noticed your inquiry dating back five years.
We possess an identical work, however ours is watercloured. Dated 1911 like yours.
Wonder how your search for info went.
Regards
Wim Slinger, Belgium