Charles L A Smith ( 1871 - 1937 ) was an American painter. Charles L A Smith s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2115 USD for Live Oaks and Pasture Land, Santa Maria Valley, California , in 2004 to 3800 USD for Untitled in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.