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Richard Smith b.1955

British, b. 1955
In his studio in his Gamekeepers cottage on a sprawling Hertfordshire estate, Richard Smith works undisturbed except for the occasional call of a pheasant. Whilst he daydreams of stalking deer and salmon fishing in the Scottish Highlands, his hands and eyes are busy at work on his latest masterpiece. From his 40 years as a successful painter of wildlife, painting for galleries such as Tyron gallery, London, Gladwell and Pattersons, London, Frost and Reed, London and Everard Reed Gallery, Johannesburg, coupled with his life surrounded by, and working with, game birds, it seemed a natural progression, with the support of Callaghan’s, to translate his passion and talent to the medium of bronze. From the elusive Snipe to the tentative Hare, the inquisitive Otter Pup to the majestic Macaw, his portfolio leaves no doubt as to the understanding of his subjects. From the beginning, when the delicate Robin perched upon a terracotta pot was born of his hands, Richards work has wowed wildlife enthusiasts and sportsmen alike. His bronze sculptures have been exhibited at the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, the Olympia Art & Antiques Fair and across the State of Florida at the Naples and West Palm Beach Shows, and with his incredible attention to detail, Richard has breathed fresh, Hertfordshire, air into the medium winning him worldwide acclaim In 2013 Richard was invited to exhibit his Pintail Duck at the Society of Wildlife Artists, previously unassuming of his sculpting prowess, this accolade spurred him to create many further pieces in every shape and size and for every budget culminating in Richard being invited by the CLA to produce a perpetual trophy to present to the Best Shot of the Year at the annual game fair. His wish to keep the pieces in small editions and to personally oversee the sympathetic patination of every piece has been adhered to, as he remains as passionate about his work since his first exhibition in 1978.
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What Me? Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a English Hare, Jack Rabbit, brown

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Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 12 'What Me?' by Richard Smith, the hare’s form is sturdy yet refined, its lean body poised in quiet readiness. The long ears rise attentively, slightly asymmetrical, as...

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Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture of hare or jack rabbit Taking it Easy

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 12. Taking it Easy by Richard Smith. A bronze sculpture of a crouching hare, finished with a mottled brown patina and speckles of white, captures the animal in a moment o...

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Contemporary Bronze Fish Sculpture of a Trout swimming, green & brown, water
Contemporary Bronze Fish Sculpture of a Trout swimming, green & brown, water

Contemporary Bronze Fish Sculpture of a Trout swimming, green & brown, water

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Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 25 'Trout' by Richard Smith, a bronze sculpture of a trout, patinated in green and mottled brown with a textured, tactile surface, captures the lithe grace and vitality of...

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'Teal' Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Bird Sculpture by Richard Smith
'Teal' Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Bird Sculpture by Richard Smith

'Teal' Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Bird Sculpture by Richard Smith

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Teal' by Richard Smith is a beautifully understated bronze sculpture that captures the quiet elegance and timeless character of one of Britain’s most familiar waterfowl. Reduced to ...

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Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Curlew bird wading, wildlife, nature, green
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Curlew bird wading, wildlife, nature, green

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Curlew bird wading, wildlife, nature, green

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 20 A bronze sculpture of a Curlew by Richard Smith, with its beak angled downward conveys both elegance and serenity, embodying the essence of this distinctive wader. The ...

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Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Parasol Mushroom in woods, wildlife, fungi

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 25 'Parasol Mushroom' by Richard Smith bronze sculpture of a parasol mushroom on the woodland floor, finished in cream and white with mottled brown and moss green patinati...

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'Otter Pup' Solid Bronze Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith
'Otter Pup' Solid Bronze Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith

'Otter Pup' Solid Bronze Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Otter Pup' is a darling little Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent - you can't help but want to tickle this little guy's tummy! The fantastic richly detailed graduated Brown Patina really adds to the depth of the work. Richard Smith works as a part-time sculptor and a part-time gamekeeper on an estate in Hertfordshire, England. On seeing his sculptures the viewer cannot deny Smith's knowledge and love of the animals he creates. Each piece he creates he pays homage to nature and wildlife. Richard J. Smith was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, UK in 1955. He studied illustration at Luton School of Art to a high standard and graduated with a diploma in Technical & Scientific Illustration. He was soon offered a job as a medical artist at the John Radcliffe teaching hospital in Oxford. In 1978 he was painting for galleries as a full time artist with his depictions of wildlife. He has gained an international reputation for his work and is best known for his superb paintings of fish and water. He has exhibited at prestigious galleries such as the Tryon Gallery and W. H. Patersons in London, The Sportsman's Edge Gallery in New York, The Call of Africa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Everard Reed Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Richard has exhibited his paintings at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in the USA and the Natural History Museum and Tring Museum in Britain. He has sold at all the major auctions houses in London, such as Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams and Phillips. In the latter part of 2007, Richard was commissioned to produce several fish paintings, for the Sultan of Oman. Callaghan Fine Paintings has commissioned a series of life size bronze birds. His works include British birds such as the elusive Snipe sitting atop a fence post and the beautiful Little Blue penguin, a native of New Zealand. His works are all studied from life whilst either out in the field or in a museum with taxidermy. With incredible attention to detail Richard has breathed fresh air into this medium. Edition of 25" 'Otter Pup' Solid Bronze Modern British Wildlife & Nature Sculpture by R Smith

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Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture Lying Fox, woodland, animal. wildlife
Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture Lying Fox, woodland, animal. wildlife

Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Fox Sculpture Lying Fox, woodland, animal. wildlife

By Richard Smith b.1955

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Lying Fox' by Richard Smith. Edition of 12. A bronze sculpture of a lying fox, finished with a mottled brown and white speckled patina, beautifully captures the quiet poise and cha...

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Richard Smith b.1955 Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2026$7,155Figurative SculpturesBronze
2026$3,950Still-life Sculptures, Figurative SculpturesBronze
2026$6,000Figurative SculpturesBronze
2026$2,500Still-life SculpturesBronze
2026$4,000Figurative Sculptures, Still-life SculpturesBronze
2026$6,700Still-life SculpturesBronze
2025$4,550Still-life SculpturesBronze
2025$6,773Still-life SculpturesBronze
2025$3,200Sculptures, Still-life SculpturesBronze
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