Leon Polk Smith Art

American, 1906-1996

Leon Polk Smith (1906 -1996) holds a unique place in a long tradition of American geometric abstract painting, which includes such artists as Bourgoyne Diller, Fritz Glarner, Al Held, and Ellsworth Kelly. Born near Chikasha, a Native American territory later annexed by the U.S. as the state of Oklahoma, Smith’s parents, who were of Cherokee ancestry, raised him with both a strong sense of his heritage and an abiding respect for the land. Art would eventually draw Smith to New York where he would quickly embrace elements of geometric abstraction in his work. His visual vocabulary was influenced by such historical figures as Hilla Rebay, both an abstract painter and the first director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Dutch De Stijl painter Piet Mondrian. However, many of Smith’s hard-edge compositions could be viewed as distillations of imagery drawn from the Oklahoma landscape and Native American art forms of his youth. Polk Smith’s exploration of non-objective imagery in the late 1950s put him at the forefront of movements including Color Field, Minimalist, and Hard Edge painting. Robert Buck, former director of the Brooklyn Museum, described Polk Smith as “an influential pioneer in the development of American Modernism”, adding, “He created a new vocabulary in painting that has had a far-reaching influence on subsequent generations of artists.” One of Smith’s earliest and most successful forays into printmaking came in 1968 when he received a grant to work at June Wayne’s Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles. Smith would create sixteen untitled prints at Tamarind. These bold and vibrant prints incorporate a variety of his painting motifs, many of which relate to his Correspondence Series of 1960-1967, with their interplay of organic forms on solid color backgrounds. Prints would continue to be an important aspect of Smith’s creative output. The artist would go on to make over 50 print editions in this country and Europe.

Leon Polk SmithConstellation Blue Violet Green Red - Post War Abstract Shaped Acrylic Painting, 1968

$175,000

Constellation Blue Violet Green Red - Post War Abstract Shaped Acrylic Painting

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Constellation Blue Violet Green Red” is a Post-War Abstract, shaped canvas painting by Hard-Edge American Painter, Leon Polk Smith. The artwork is signed verso, “Leon Polk Smith Con...

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Mid-20th Century Hard-Edge Leon Polk Smith Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Leon Polk SmithLeon Polk Smith (1906–1996) - Serigraphy on Fabriano paper - 1983, 1983

$2,419

Leon Polk Smith (1906–1996) - Serigraphy on Fabriano paper - 1983

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Varese, IT

Serigraphy on Fabriano paper, edited in 1983. Limited edition of 125 pieces, numbered as 43/125 in lower left corner. Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Paper size: 68...

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1980s Abstract Leon Polk Smith Art

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C Print

Leon Polk SmithWerkubersicht/Work-Overview F, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith, 1987

$8,500

Werkubersicht/Work-Overview F, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original hand-signed and numbered minimalist silkscreen from the Werkubersicht/Work-Overview Portfolio. Leon Polk Smith is credited with the founding of the hard-edge art movement...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithWerkubersicht/Work-Overview D, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith, 1987

$8,500

Werkubersicht/Work-Overview D, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original hand-signed and numbered minimalist silkscreen from the Werkubersicht/Work-Overview Portfolio. Leon Polk Smith is credited with the founding of the hard-edge art movement...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithWerkubersicht/Work-Overview E, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith, 1987

$8,500

Werkubersicht/Work-Overview E, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original hand-signed and numbered minimalist silkscreen from the Werkubersicht/Work-Overview Portfolio. Leon Polk Smith is credited with the founding of the hard-edge art movement...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithWerkubersicht/Work-Overview J, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith, 1987

$8,500

Werkubersicht/Work-Overview J, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original hand-signed and numbered minimalist silkscreen from the Werkubersicht/Work-Overview Portfolio. Leon Polk Smith is credited with the founding of the hard-edge art movement...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithWerkubersicht/Work-Overview I, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith, 1987

$8,500

Werkubersicht/Work-Overview I, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original hand-signed and numbered minimalist silkscreen from the Werkubersicht/Work-Overview Portfolio. Leon Polk Smith is credited with the founding of the hard-edge art movement...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithLeon Polk Smith (1906–1996) - Serigraphy on Fabriano paper - 1983, 1983

$2,177

Leon Polk Smith (1906–1996) - Serigraphy on Fabriano paper - 1983

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Varese, IT

Serigraphy on Fabriano paper, edited in 1983. Limited edition of 125 pieces, numbered as 46/125 in lower left corner. Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Paper size: 68...

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1980s Leon Polk Smith Art

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C Print

Kind of CyanMiami Art Deco Pool, Blue Cyanotype on Paper, Abstract Shapes Water Reflections, 2024

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Miami Art Deco Pool, Blue Cyanotype on Paper, Abstract Shapes Water Reflections

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Miami Art Deco Pool" shows the movements of water over a tiled swimming pool floor. Details: + Title: Miami Art Deco Poo...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Lithograph, Other Medium

Cyd FontaineDark Forest, Giclée Print Diptych Landscape, Blue Tones Impressionist Leaves, 2024

$580

H 36 in W 48 in

Dark Forest, Giclée Print Diptych Landscape, Blue Tones Impressionist Leaves

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Leon Polk Smith Art

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Kind of CyanInfinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print, 2021

$420

H 28 in W 40 in

Infinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Infinity Pool" is a sophisticated image that captures the water reflections shimmering over ...

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2010s Abstract Leon Polk Smith Art

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Lithograph, Monotype

Cyd FontaineSky Atmosphere Triptych, Coral Tones Gradient, Sky Cut, Limited Edition Giclée, 2024

$690

H 36 in W 72 in

Sky Atmosphere Triptych, Coral Tones Gradient, Sky Cut, Limited Edition Giclée

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...

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2010s Abstract Leon Polk Smith Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Cyd FontaineForest Embers, Giclée Print Diptych Landscape, Warm Tons Abstract Autumn Leaves, 2024

$580

H 36 in W 48 in

Forest Embers, Giclée Print Diptych Landscape, Warm Tons Abstract Autumn Leaves

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Leon Polk Smith Art

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Max Bill"Untitled" serigraph and collage by Max Bill from the "Kinderstern" portfolio, 1989

$3,000

H 33.25 in W 26.25 in D 2.25 in

"Untitled" serigraph and collage by Max Bill from the "Kinderstern" portfolio

By Max Bill

Located in Boca Raton, FL

"Untitled" geometric abstract multi-color serigraph and collage by artist Max Bill from the "Kinderstern" portfolio, published in 1989 by Edition Domberger to raise money to house families of children hospitalized with cancer. Hand-numbered 66/100 in lower left corner. Hand-signed bill...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Damien HirstOpium, 2000

$19,477

H 20.48 in W 18.9 in

Opium

By Damien Hirst

Located in London, GB

Damien Hirst Opium, 2000 Lambda C-Type print on Gloss Fuji Archive paper. Signed by the artist, lower right on recto Numbered on verso 48 x 43.7 cm 52 x 48 cm (framed) Edition 391 of...

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Early 2000s Abstract Leon Polk Smith Art

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C Print, Lambda

Yaacov AgamUntitled, 2000

$6,587

H 28.35 in W 34.45 in

Untitled

By Yaacov Agam

Located in Barcelona, CT

the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate

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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

Materials

C Print

Ryan RivadeneyraThe Sun, Golden Colors, Warm Tones Diptych, Space Age, Abstract Geometry Hue, 2023

$580

H 36 in W 48 in

The Sun, Golden Colors, Warm Tones Diptych, Space Age, Abstract Geometry Hue

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Robert Glick"The Cove" - Contemporary Vibrant Geometric Coastal Seascape with Jagged Clouds, 2024

$8,500

H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

"The Cove" - Contemporary Vibrant Geometric Coastal Seascape with Jagged Clouds

Located in Carmel, CA

Robert Glick (American, born 1950) "The Cove" 2024 Acrylic paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. This painting by Robert Gli...

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2010s Hard-Edge Leon Polk Smith Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Naohiko Inukai No. 16 painting by Naohiko Inukai, 1966

$9,000

H 40 in W 40 in

No. 16 painting by Naohiko Inukai

Located in Hudson, NY

A great strong-edge painting by Naohiko Inukai, No. 16 is part of a series the artist created in the mid 1960s. Many from this series were shown at Inuk...

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1960s Hard-Edge Leon Polk Smith Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Max BillAbstract Composition - Screen Print by Max Bill - 1970s, 1970s

$1,113

H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.08 in

Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Max Bill - 1970s

By Max Bill

Located in Roma, IT

Abstract Composition is an original Screen Print realized by Max Bill in 1970s. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted harmonious colors in a well-balanced composition.

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Previously Available Items

Leon Polk SmithUntitled from "Formen der Farbe" - Smith, Orange, Turquoise, Constructivism, 1967

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H 25.6 in W 19.69 in

Untitled from "Formen der Farbe" - Smith, Orange, Turquoise, Constructivism

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Köln, DE

Screenprint by Leon Polk Smith from the famous portfolio "Formen der Farbe" Untitled from "Formen der Farbe", 1967 65 x 50 cm Copy 25/70 Edition of 90

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1960s Constructivist Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithWerkubersicht/Work-Overview H, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith, 1987

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H 46.5 in W 32 in

Werkubersicht/Work-Overview H, Large Silkscreen by Leon Polk-Smith

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original hand-signed and numbered minimalist silkscreen from the Werkubersicht/Work-Overview Portfolio. Leon Polk Smith is credited with the founding of the hard-edge art movement...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithBlack & White Repeat (1953-1987), 1987

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H 46.25 in W 31.75 in

Black & White Repeat (1953-1987)

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A geometric abstract screen print executed in black and white by contemporary artist Leon Polk Smith. Signed lower right, "LPS". Edition lower left, "36/90 1952 - 1987".

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1980s Contemporary Leon Polk Smith Art

Materials

Screen

Leon Polk SmithUntitled (1983-1987), 1987

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H 46.25 in W 31.75 in

Untitled (1983-1987)

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A geometric abstract screen print by Post War artist Leon Polk Smith depicting a black rectangle and a deep red tiled rectangle on a neutral background. Signed lower right, "LPS". Ed...

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1980s Post-War Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithUntitled (1949-1987), 1987

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H 46.25 in W 31.75 in

Untitled (1949-1987)

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A screen print by Post War artist Leon Polk Smith depicting a deep red maroon sphere with abstracted black geometric shapes on a neutral background. Signed lower right, "LPS". Editio...

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1980s Post-War Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk SmithColor Forms (B), 1974

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H 33 in W 23.25 in

Color Forms (B)

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in New York, NY

1974, screenprint, edition of 150

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1970s Color-Field Leon Polk Smith Art

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Screen

Leon Polk Smith "Torn Drawings" Portfolio

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H 19.25 in W 14.75 in D 1.75 in

Leon Polk Smith "Torn Drawings" Portfolio

By Leon Polk Smith

Located in Chicago, IL

Leon Polk Smith Set of prints, series of Ten. The characteristic of a drawing is its property to render a form, idea or emotion by the use of a line. One may draw by using a pencil,c...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leon Polk Smith Art

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