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Request a valuationRichard Smith CBE (27 October 1931 – 15 April 2016) was a renowned English painter and printmaker, born in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Throughout his career, he explored various artistic styles, but he became particularly associated with colour field painting and Pop Art, leaving an indelible mark on the global art scene.
Smith's artistic genius transcended borders, enjoying immense commercial success and critical acclaim in both America and Britain during the vibrant 1960s and 1970s. In the early stages of his career, he masterfully merged the themes of abstraction and pop art, creating captivating works of art. As his artistry evolved, he garnered further recognition for pushing the boundaries of painting, venturing into three-dimensional realms. His sculptural shaped canvases, endowed with monumental presence, extended into the gallery space, captivating viewers. Over time, Smith's style became more minimal, often employing a single dominant color with subtle accents.
Smith's artistic journey began with his studies at the Luton School of Art, followed by his service in the Royal Air Force in Hong Kong. Subsequently, he pursued a master's program at the prestigious Royal College of Art in London. Notably, Smith was awarded a Harkness Fellowship, a prestigious honor that enabled him to relocate to New York. It was in New York that he held his inaugural solo show at the Green Gallery, marking the beginning of a momentous artistic career. In his thirties, Smith participated in groundbreaking exhibitions that defined his era, including "Place" at the ICA in 1959, "Situation" at RBA Galleries in 1960, and "Painting and Sculpture of a Decade" at Tate in 1964. His retrospective exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery in 1966 further solidified his reputation. Notably, Smith was awarded the Grand Prize at the 9th São Paulo Biennial in 1967 and participated in Documenta IV in Kassel in 1968. He also represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 1966 and held a solo exhibition there in 1970. In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Smith was honored with the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1971. A momentous retrospective titled "Seven Exhibitions 1961-75" was held at Tate in 1975, further cementing his artistic legacy. His works have been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Cyprus; Hendendaagse Kunst Museum, Utrecht; the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Kettle's Yard, Cambridge; and the Jewish Museum, New York.
In 2014, art historian Marco Livingstone aptly described Smith's art as a "joyful embrace of glamour and prismatic color," which emerged during a period of post-war austerity, thus securing his place within the inception of Pop Art and its early history.
Today, Richard Smith's remarkable artworks reside in esteemed collections worldwide, including the Arts Council England; The British Museum, London; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Tate, London; Victoria and Albert Museum, London; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; MIT, Boston; Philadelphia Museum, among many others. The enduring legacy of Richard Smith's art continues to captivate art enthusiasts and exemplifies his profound impact on the art world.
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Bucklee, 1972; ...
Price Realised: £13,000
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016 - Â Far Corners, 19...
Price Realised: £10,400
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Noplace; Â ...
Price Realised: £106,600
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Red abstract compo...
Price Realised: £31,200
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Net, 1994; Â...
Price Realised: £2,600
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Hanging study; ...
Price Realised: £1,560
Richard Smith CBE, British b.1931-2016; Â Â Burning ...
Price Realised: £598
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016 - Cowboy Boots, c.1969-71; pastel a...
Price Realised: £1,170
Richard Smith CBE, British b.1931-2016; Â Â Over The...
Price Realised: £494
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Untitled; Â ...
Price Realised: £1,170
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â San Sicario Seri...
Price Realised: £1,430
Richard Smith, British b.1931- "Bridge II"; watercolour, signed and ...
Price Realised: £1,274
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016 - Untitled, 1982; watercolour and paste...
Price Realised: £780
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016- "San Sicario Series", 1977; gouach...
Price Realised: £1,560
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Â Folded Pap...
Price Realised: £715
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Pieces of Eight ...
Price Realised: £1,105
Richard Smith CBE,British 1931-2016,Pieces of Eight (Ochre; Pink and Red & ...
Price Realised: Unsold Lot
Richard Smith CBE, British b.1931- ''Par Terre''; sc...
Price Realised: £520
Richard Smith CBE, British b.1931-2016; Â Â Over The...
Price Realised: £572
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Logo Suite, 1971...
Price Realised: £780
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Proscenium I, II...
Price Realised: £546
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Bramble, 1970; ...
Price Realised: £468
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â P.T.O Apollinair...
Price Realised: £364
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Chocolate Box I,...
Price Realised: £468
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Green, 1977; Â etching with aq...
Price Realised: £293
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Proscenium I, II...
Price Realised: £546
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Bramble, 1970; ...
Price Realised: £650
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Untitled, 1976; ...
Price Realised: £1,430
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Two of a Kind IIb (yel...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Two of a Kind IVb (red...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Two of a Kind VIa (dar...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith, British, 1931-2016, Edward Gordon Craig, ...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith CBE,British 1931-2016,Composition, 1976; Arbor, 1982;(i)etchi...
Price Realised: £338
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Sun Curtain, 1971; lithograph in colou...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Arbor, 1982, Espalier in Red, Espalier in...
Price Realised: £442
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Grey, 1976; Â ...
Price Realised: £442
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â P.T.O Apollinair...
Price Realised: £260
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Two of a Kind IVb ...
Price Realised: £442
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Two of a Kind VIB...
Price Realised: £442
Richard Smith CBE, British 1930-2016- Â Three of a Kind ...
Price Realised: £416
Richard Smith CBE, British 1930-2016- Â Chapbook, 1982; ...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith CBE, British 1930-2016- Â Small Yellow, 19...
Price Realised: £754
Richard Smith CBE, British 1930-2016 Â Three of a Kind C,...
Price Realised: £390
Richard Smith CBE, British 1930-2016- Â Small Blue, 1977;...
Price Realised: £715
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Green (folded gree...
Price Realised: £572
Richard Smith CBE British 1931-2016- Â "Two of a Kind IVb"...
Price Realised: £494
Richard Smith CBE British 1931-2016- Â "Two of a Kind IIb"...
Price Realised: £494
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â "Two of a Kind lVb...
Price Realised: £572
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Two of a Kind IV...
Price Realised: £442
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Untitled (green)...
Price Realised: £364
Richard Smith CBE, British 1930-2016 Â Untitled, 1970; ...
Price Realised: £325
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â VII (Butterfly Sui...
Price Realised: £286
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Arbour, 1982; etching in colours on cr...
Price Realised: £130
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Green, 1977; lithograph in colours on...
Price Realised: £221
Richard Smith, British b.1931- "Three Card Monte" from Thirty-five a...
Price Realised: £312
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Chapbook, 1982; ...
Price Realised: £286
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Two of a Kind Ib (yellow line on green),...
Price Realised: £286
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Two of a Kind IIa (yellow line on green,...
Price Realised: £312
Richard Smith, British 1931-2016, Two of a Kind Ia (light blue cross), 1978...
Price Realised: £442
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Abstract Grid, 197...
Price Realised: £260
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â "Two of a Kind Vlb...
Price Realised: £416
Richard Smith, British b.1931- "Folded Paper Clip II", 1975; lithogr...
Price Realised: £234
Richard Smith CBE, British 1931-2016- Â Green Gallery Po...
Price Realised: £286
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