Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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.

Artist: Leon Polk Smith

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

$2,136

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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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

$2,373

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 Prints and Multiples

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C Print

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 Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Josef AlbersMMA-3 Variant /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint Color Field Theory, 1970

$2,800

H 26.44 in W 28.57 in

MMA-3 Variant /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint Color Field Theory

By Josef Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976) Title: "MMA-3 Variant" Series: MMA (Metropolitan Museum of Art) *Unsigned edition Year...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Josef AlbersVariant I /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalism Bauhaus Art, 1967

$3,000

H 17.07 in W 17 in

Variant I /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalism Bauhaus Art

By Josef Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976) Title: "Variant I" Portfolio: Ten Variants *Unsigned edition Year: 1967 Medium: Original Screenprint on Rives BFK paper Limited edit...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Anni AlbersOrange Meander /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen, 1970

$20,000

H 28 in W 24.13 in

Orange Meander /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen

By Anni Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Anni Albers (German-American, 1899-1994) Title: "Orange Meander" Portfolio: Meander *Signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right Year: 1970 Medium: Original Screenprint ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Max BillUntitled from "Kinderstern" - Max Bill, Hard Edge, Color Field, Bright Colors, 1989

$2,350

H 29.93 in W 22.84 in

Untitled from "Kinderstern" - Max Bill, Hard Edge, Color Field, Bright Colors

By Max Bill

Located in Köln, DE

Screenprint by Max Bill. From the portfolio "Kinderstern". No Title, 1989 76 x 58 cm Copy 61/100 Edition of 100 (approx.)

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1980s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Pierre Soulages"Untitled" screenprint by artist Pierre Soulages from "Kinderstern" portfolio, 1989

$20,000

H 33.25 in W 26.25 in D 2.25 in

"Untitled" screenprint by artist Pierre Soulages from "Kinderstern" portfolio

By Pierre Soulages

Located in Boca Raton, FL

"Untitled" abstract screenprint (Encrevé/Miessner Kat. N° 113) by artist Pierre Soulages from the "Kinderstern" portfolio published by Edition Domberger to raise money to house famil...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Josef AlbersArrived /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometrical Screenprint 1960's Color Theory, 1965

$5,000

H 17 in W 16.94 in

Arrived /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometrical Screenprint 1960's Color Theory

By Josef Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976) Title: "Arrived" Portfolio: Soft Edge - Hard Edge *Unsigned edition Year: 1965 Medium: Original Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bris...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Anni AlbersRed Meander I /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen, 1969-1970

$28,000

H 31.19 in W 28.19 in

Red Meander I /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen

By Anni Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Anni Albers (German-American, 1899-1994) Title: "Red Meander I" Portfolio: Meander *Signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right Year: 1969-1970 Medium: Original Screenpr...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Ryan RivadeneyraDusk from an Airplane, Abstract Aerial Diptych, Giclée, Deep Blue to Yellow Hue, 2023

$580

H 36 in W 48 in

Dusk from an Airplane, Abstract Aerial Diptych, Giclée, Deep Blue to Yellow 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 Contemporary Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

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 Prints and Multiples

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

Gene DavisHomage to Barnett Newman /// Gene Davis Abstract Geometric Minimal Screenprint, 1979

$2,400

H 36.63 in W 29.88 in

Homage to Barnett Newman /// Gene Davis Abstract Geometric Minimal Screenprint

By Gene Davis

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Gene Davis (American, 1920-1985) Title: "Homage to Barnett Newman" *Signed and dated by Davis in pencil lower right Year: 1979 Medium: Original Screenprint on unbranded soft-...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Josef AlbersVariant II /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalism Bauhaus, 1967

$3,000

H 17 in W 17 in

Variant II /// Josef Albers Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalism Bauhaus

By Josef Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976) Title: "Variant II" Portfolio: Ten Variants *Unsigned edition Year: 1967 Medium: Original Screenprint on Rives BFK paper Limited edi...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Leon Polk Smith Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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 Prints and Multiples

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

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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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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 Prints and Multiples

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Screen

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