Rufus Way Smith ( 1840 - 1900 ) was an American painter. Rufus Way Smith s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 632 USD for Artist's Rock in 2005 to 12000 USD for Afternoon, Nantucket Island, Bagging Clams in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.