Robert Smirke ( 1752 - 1845 ) was a British painter. Robert Smirke s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 116.08 USD for The attempt to assassinate the King in 2005 to 1122.6 USD for PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN COSTUME in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.