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Joshua Smith Abstract Paintings

Joshua Smith is an Australian artist whose sculptures are all miniatures of urban houses and scenes from famous big cities like Sidney, Los Angeles or Hong Kong that he has become enthralled with. Everything down to the graffiti on the walls, the lights within the house and the newspapers or cigarette butts found on the streets is recreated in immense detail, but at a fraction of the size. The attention to detail and the patience he needs to reconstruct his urban scenery make Joshua Smith both a storyteller and an archeologist of the present time. Working at a small scale invites viewers into a personal and intimate relationship with the piece, while at the same time keeping him at a distance, unable to fully enter the work. Joshua Smith plays with scale to create intrigue, as now the viewer is larger than the buildings they are used to walking into. By this sly role reversal, the viewer ends up questioning their reality and imagining what it’s like to be a giant to embark on a whimsical adventure.

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Artist: Joshua Smith
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By Joshua Smith

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Joshua Smith Untitled, 2011 Acrylic on canvas 30 x 24 inches (76.2 x 61 cm)

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2010s Abstract Joshua Smith Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Joshua Smith abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Joshua Smith abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of abstract paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Joshua Smith in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Joshua Smith abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nancy Eckels, Veronica Vilsan, and Ken Beckles. Joshua Smith abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,500 and tops out at $4,500, while the average work can sell for $4,500.
Questions About Joshua Smith Abstract Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Paul Smith is from Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England. He was born there on July 5, 1946. The fashion designer worked for a Savile Row tailor in London before opening his own shop in Nottingham in 1970. Find a collection of Paul Smith on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Maitland-Smith is a furniture company founded in 1979 in Hong Kong. The company originally produced reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture and then branched out to create an eclectic range of original designs. Many of its pieces feature decorative tops with hand-applied inlays and carved details. You'll find a selection of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between PS Paul Smith and Paul Smith is price. Paul Smith is the name of a British luxury fashion brand and its high-end line of clothing and accessories. PS Paul Smith is a diffusion brand made by Paul Smith. It offers pieces meant to appeal to a younger audience. Explore a collection of Paul Smith home accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    RHF Investments owns Maitland-Smith as of December 2021. The company operates from its headquarters in Hickory, North Carolina, and gained control of numerous brands in 2018, including Maitland-Smith, Hickory Chair and Pearson. You'll find a variety of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Originally founded by a London-based antiques dealer, Maitland-Smith Furniture has grown its luxury furniture brand into one that is synonymous with fine-quality specialties. Its designs feature hand-carved woodwork, inlaid marquetry and painted detailing to add extra elegance to every piece. Shop a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
    Whether George Smith sofas are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many online reviewers praise the level of comfort provided by the maker's furnishings. This is likely due to the feathers and down commonly used to fill the cushions for the company's sofas and other seating. Explore a range of George Smith sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Maitland-Smith makes much of its furniture in Cebu, Philippines. Skilled artisans build each piece by hand and apply the intricate carvings and inlays synonymous with the brand's style. You'll find a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Kiki Smith is a contemporary artist whose career has included sculpture, drawing, painting and other media to address issues such as mortality, gender and nature. Her multidisciplinary work is sought after by collectors worldwide. On 1stDibs, shop expertly-vetted Kiki Smith pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Maitland-Smith is still in business. RHF Investments owns the brand as of December 2021. The North Carolina-based company acquired the brand in 2018 when the previous owner, the Heritage Home Group, filed for bankruptcy. Shop a range of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Yes, Paul Smith is generally of good quality. Since its founding in 1970, the British fashion brand has earned a reputation for producing well-tailored pieces and finely crafted accessories out of premium materials. Online reviewers frequently cite how long Paul Smith pieces last and the value that they offer for their price. Find a range of Paul Smith apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify a Maitland-Smith lamp, first check the base. Most lamps made by the British company will have a maker's mark on the bottom. However, you may need to remove the felt pad from the base to find it. Some also have a date stamp alongside the maker's name. Additionally, some Maitland-Smith lamps have a brand sticker on their bulb receptacle. For further assistance with the identification process, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Maitland-Smith lamps.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Maitland-Smith furniture, look for the brand's tag. Typically, the manufacturer placed a tag on the underside or back of their pieces. Wording on the tags varies, but usually says the brand name above the words "hand made in the Philippines." Shop a collection of expertly vetted Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Maitland-Smith Furniture is more than 40 years old. Paul Maitland-Smith established the company in Hong Kong in 1979 after getting his start in London in the 1950s as an antique dealer who also sold reproduction furniture, something that would become a Maitland-Smith specialty. The manufacturer's early reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture included Chippendale dining chairs, and soon afterward, Maitland-Smith expanded into a range of decorative designs that often exude a whimsical spirit, whether a coffee table shaped like a stack of books or a pair of decorative obelisks. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Maitland-Smith furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Paul Smith is a luxury brand. The British design house produces men's and women's clothing, gift items and home décor using fine quality materials and sells them at high price points, fitting the definition of luxury fashion. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Paul Smith apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Maitland-Smith started operating in 1979. Former furniture dealer Paul Maitland-Smith launched the company in Hong Kong to produce reproductions of 17th- and 18th-century furniture. Eventually, the brand expanded to create original designs. You'll find a range of Maitland-Smith furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The most famous book that Jessie Willcox Smith illustrated is arguably Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. However, the American artist also produced illustrations for numerous other books. Among them were A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, The Seven Ages of Childhood by Carolyn Wells, The Rhymes of Real Children by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and An Old-Fashioned Girl, also by Louisa May Alcott. Explore a range of Jessie Willcox Smith art on 1stDibs.