C Mcknight Smith ( 1800 - 1900 ) was an American painter. C Mcknight Smith s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 3120 USD for A steam yacht flying the New York Yacht Club burgee in 2005 to 3840 USD for A steam yacht flying the Royal Yacht Squadron burgee in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.