Richard Smith Sculptures

English, 1931-2016

Charles Richard "Dick" Smith was an English printmaker and painter. He Attended St Albans School of Art followed by post-graduate studies at the Royal College of Art, London, from 1954-57. Smith shared a flat-cum-studio with Peter Blake in his second year at the RCA, and then again for two years after he left the college in 1957. When Terence Conran's Soup Kitchen opened on Fleet Street in the late 1950s, it featured a letter-collage mural by Smith and Blake. Michael Chow would later commission Smith to design installations for his restaurant in Los Angeles, and Chow and Conran have remained two of his biggest supporters. In 1959 he moved to New York to teach on a Harkness Fellowship, staying for two years, where he produced paintings combining the formal qualities of many of the American abstract painters which made references to American commercial culture. The artist's first solo exhibition was at the Green Gallery. As his work matured it tended to be more minimal, often painted using one colour with a second only as an accent. In trying to find ways of transposing ideas, Smith began to question the two-dimensional properties of art itself and to find ways by which a painting could express the shape of reality as he saw it. These principles he carried into his graphic work by introducing cut, folded and stapled elements into his prints; some works were multi-leaved screenprinting, and others printed onto three-dimensional fabricated metal. Smith returned to England in 1963 - specifically East Tytherton, Wiltshire where Howard Hodgkin was a neighbour - and gained critical acclaim for extending the boundaries of painting into three dimensions, creating sculptural shaped canvases with monumental presence, which literally protruded into the space of the gallery. Evocative titles such as Panatella and Revlon, and cosmetic, synthetic colours alluded to the consumer landscapes of urban America which had proved so influential. He showed at the Kasmin Gallery, a venture between Kas and the Marquess of Dufferin and Ava in New Bond Street, throughout the 60s, more-widely known as David Hockney's first gallery. Smith was invited to exhibit at the XXXV Venice Biennale as the official British artist in 1970. Smith taught with Richard Hamilton at Gateshead in 1965, where he met Mark Lancaster and Stephen Buckley, and again in 2000, becoming close to the artist and his wife, Terry. By the late 1960s Smith's ambition to produce paintings which shared a common sensibility with other media, such as film and photography, began to wane and he focused on the formal qualities of painting. First exhibited in New York in 1971, the traditional wooden supports of the canvases were replaced by aluminium rods and strings, allowing them to be hung freely in response to the surrounding architecture. Smith continued in the subsequent decades to construct site-specific works in public and private spaces often hanging from the ceilings or architectural supports. He resettled in Patchogue, New York in around 1977. Smith was awarded the CBE in 1971.

Artist: Richard Smith

Richard SmithD from Logo Suite (Magenta) Silkscreen on 3-D Molded Plastic Over Wood Signed/N, 1971

$1,500

D from Logo Suite (Magenta) Silkscreen on 3-D Molded Plastic Over Wood Signed/N

By Richard Smith

Located in New York, NY

3-D sculpted multiple (to be hung on the wall) by British Pop Art pioneer Richard Smith: Richard Smith D from Logo Suite (Magenta), 1971 Silkscreen on 3-D Molded Plastic Over Wood P...

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1970s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Plastic, Wood, Mixed Media, Screen, Pencil

Richard SmithEnvelope No. 1, 1968

$4,800

Envelope No. 1

By Richard Smith

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Richard Smith (British 1931-2016) Envelope No.1 1968 Aluminum Wall Sculpture 16 x 16 x 16-inch, triangle shape, by 2 ½ inches wide Signed and dated ‘68 Numbered edition 10/30 Abo...

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1960s Abstract Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal

Richard Smith'Nesting Woodcock' Bronze Animal Wildlife Sculpture of a bird nesting greenery

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'Nesting Woodcock' Bronze Animal Wildlife Sculpture of a bird nesting greenery

By Richard Smith

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Nesting Woodcock' by Richard Smith is a beautiful contemporary bronze sculpture. Beautiful patina and incredible detail. Sure to make an amazing addition to any collection! Rich...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Richard Smith'Shaggy Ink Cap Mushroom' Contemporary bronze sculpture of a British Mushroom

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'Shaggy Ink Cap Mushroom' Contemporary bronze sculpture of a British Mushroom

By Richard Smith

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Shaggy Ink Cap Mushroom' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture of a British Mushroom in Nature. The patina you see is what makes this piece so lifelike, rarely seen in bronze tod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Richard Smith'Arctic Hare' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of a hare. Patinated White

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'Arctic Hare' Contemporary Bronze Animal Sculpture of a hare. Patinated White

By Richard Smith

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Arctic Hare' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly deta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Thomas JunghansBarabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Contemporary, 2015-2020

$11,958

H 17.72 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Barabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Contemporary

By Thomas Junghans

Located in Utrecht, NL

Barabbas Bronze Sculpture Unique Figurative Abstract Head Portrait Contemporary Barabbas is a bronze figurative, abstract head, portrait. Junghans (1956, Recklinghausen) creates abs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Uri DushyStarry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture, 2023

$7,265

H 33.08 in W 48.82 in D 1.97 in

Starry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Uri Dushy's pop art piece stands out as a testament to his decades-long exploration of art's origins, blending artistic genres to forge provocative and captivating creations. This pi...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal

Ted VanCleaveSinuosity mini in Absinthe (pop green slick metallic smooth small sculpture, 2019

$700

H 15 in W 8 in D 8 in

Sinuosity mini in Absinthe (pop green slick metallic smooth small sculpture

By Ted VanCleave

Located in Quebec, Quebec

Mid sized. Absinthe Green Metallic keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract ...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Concrete

Frank ArnoldBronze Sculpture “Understander”, 2016

$12,800

H 34 in W 8 in

Bronze Sculpture “Understander”

By Frank Arnold

Located in Fresno, CA

Frank Arnold is thought by many to be one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master whose work is considered to be both personal a...

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2010s Abstract Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Duayne Hatchett Banner (abstract expressionist sculpture, Tulsa OK artist), 1958

$4,500Sale Price|43% Off

H 17.5 in W 9 in D 3.75 in

Banner (abstract expressionist sculpture, Tulsa OK artist)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Duayne Hatchett ((1925-2015). Banner, 1958. Welded metal, sculpture measures 11 h. x 9 w. x 3.75 d. inches. Measuring a total of 17.5 inch high on base. Base measures 5.5 x 5.5 by 6 ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal

James C. MyfordOde to the Ancient Monarch aluminum sculpture by James C. Myford, 1978

$3,750

H 28.5 in W 9 in D 6 in

Ode to the Ancient Monarch aluminum sculpture by James C. Myford

Located in Hudson, NY

This work is aluminum on a black slate base, measuring 28.5" x 9" x 6". Myford's interest in aluminum began in 1970 when he attended a workshop sponsored by Alcoa at the Art Center ...

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1970s Abstract Richard Smith Sculptures

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Slate, Metal

Ted VanCleavesinuosity 148 black cherry (pop art metallic smooth small sculpture abstract), 2019

$700

H 8 in W 6 in D 4 in

sinuosity 148 black cherry (pop art metallic smooth small sculpture abstract)

By Ted VanCleave

Located in Quebec, Quebec

keywords; #sinuous, focus on material, sculptural folds, Aldo Chaparro, use of common materials, creased crinkled and wrinkled, angular, abstract sculpture, angular, process-oriented...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Concrete

Carl AndreAl 4 Blocks aluminum, in 4 parts, 2008

$48,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 15.25 in D 8 in

Al 4 Blocks aluminum, in 4 parts

By Carl Andre

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Carl Andre Al 4 Blocks aluminum, in 4 parts Each 2 x 7 5/8 x 4 in. (5.1 x 19.4 x 10.2 cm.), overall 2 x 15 1/4 x 8 inches (5.1 x 38.7 x 20.3 cm.) Executed in 2008, this work is accom...

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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal

Fernando BoteroAfter Botero Bull Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century, Ed. 50, 2025

$790Sale Price|59% Off

H 8 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

After Botero Bull Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century, Ed. 50

By Fernando Botero

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

After Fernando Botero – Bull Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in fait...

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20th Century Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Troy WilliamsListening, bronze sculpture, childs portrait, black granite base, green patina

$3,800

H 20 in W 5.5 in D 7 in

Listening, bronze sculpture, childs portrait, black granite base, green patina

By Troy Williams

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Listening, bronze sculpture, childs portrait, black granite base, green patina 35 lbs

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2010s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Fernando BoteroDancer Bronze Sculpture After Botero, Contemporary, Ed. 50, 2024

$798Sale Price|40% Off

H 15 in W 9 in D 7 in

Dancer Bronze Sculpture After Botero, Contemporary, Ed. 50

By Fernando Botero

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

After Fernando Botero – DANCER BRONZE Bronze Sculpture Edition of 50 This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in faithful homage to the...

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20th Century Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Chung-Im KimTumsae No 1 - red, white, pattern, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, wall hanging, 2017

$6,800

H 48 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Tumsae No 1 - red, white, pattern, 3D, felt, textile, tapestry, wall hanging

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

The natural world provides infinite inspiration for the beautifully textured work of Chung-Im Kim. The fabric artist creates unique wall hangings from sewing tiny pieces of industria...

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2010s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Previously Available Items

Richard Smith'Nesting Woodcock' Bronze Animal Wildlife Sculpture of a bird nesting greenery

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H 3 in W 10 in

'Nesting Woodcock' Bronze Animal Wildlife Sculpture of a bird nesting greenery

By Richard Smith

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Nesting Woodcock' by Richard Smith is a beautiful contemporary bronze sculpture. Beautiful patina and incredible detail. Sure to make an amazing addition to any collection! Rich...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Richard Smith sculptures available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Richard Smith in bronze, metal 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 contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Richard Smith sculptures, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Heather Allen Hietala, Joseph Paxton, and Darla Jackson. Richard Smith sculptures prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,950 and tops out at $11,500, while the average work can sell for $2,500.