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

$3,025

'Snipe' Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Bird Sculpture by Richard Smith

By Richard Smith

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 25 Richard Smith’s 'Snipe' is a beautifully poised bronze sculpture that captures the delicate elegance and quiet character of this elusive wading bird. Perched lightly u...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

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

$1,950

'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 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'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

Uri DushyStarry Night Party - Original Wall Sculpture, 2023

$6,973

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

Chris HillShifting Plane - Abstract Geometric Form, Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture, 2022

$4,250

H 24 in W 11 in D 2.25 in

Shifting Plane - Abstract Geometric Form, Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture

By Chris Hill

Located in Chicago, IL

This dynamic wall sculpture is created from sheets of steel, welded together in an abstract geometric pattern. Earth tones of blue, orange, pur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Richard Smith Sculptures

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Steel

Nando KallweitLisette II - Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table, 2025

$1,545

H 6 in W 5 in D 4 in

Lisette II - Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Jesus Curia PerezSnow - Hooded Bronze Figure with Skis, Light Blue Patina, 2023

$6,850

H 29.5 in W 8.75 in D 7 in

Snow - Hooded Bronze Figure with Skis, Light Blue Patina

By Jesus Curia Perez

Located in Chicago, IL

Jesús Curiá Perez Snow bronze and methacrylate 29.50h x 8.75w x 7d in 74.93h x 22.23w x 17.78d cm ed. 1/8 JCP057 Jesús Curiá's sculptures arouse something more than purely aesthetic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze, Steel

Fernando BoteroAfter Botero Bull Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century, Ed. A thru Z, 2025

$975Sale Price|50% Off

H 8 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

After Botero Bull Bronze Sculpture, Contemporary, 20th Century, Ed. A thru Z

By Fernando Botero

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

After Fernando Botero – Bull Bronze Sculpture Edition A thru Z This beautifully executed bronze sculpture is an After Fernando Botero work, created in faithful homage to the artis...

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20th Century Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Nando KallweitHera II - Modern Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table, 2025

$1,895

H 12 in W 3 in D 3 in

Hera II - Modern Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with an elegant and graceful modern appeal. Seemingly disparate cultures inspire Kallweit; the streng...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Kristina FjellmanGarden Party - Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork, 2024

$690

H 19 in W 15 in D 5 in

Garden Party - Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork

By Kristina Fjellman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, seamlessly blends sculpture and performance art in her captivating work. With exhib...

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2010s Abstract Richard Smith Sculptures

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Steel, Wire

Vera Vizzi"Sweetness" – Contemporary Pop Sculpture in Foam Clay and Enamel on Wood, 2022, 2022

$706Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in

"Sweetness" – Contemporary Pop Sculpture in Foam Clay and Enamel on Wood, 2022

By Vera Vizzi

Located in FISTERRA, ES

SWEETNESS is a contemporary pop sculpture by Vera Vizzi combining foam clay, enamel, acrylic markers and fir wood into a compact, whimsical composition. Measuring 18 × 18 × 13 cm, th...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Enamel

Kristina FjellmanIvory Gold - Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork, 2024

$500

H 12 in W 16 in D 3 in

Ivory Gold - Mixed Media Sculptural Artwork

By Kristina Fjellman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, seamlessly blends sculpture and performance art in her captivating work. With exhib...

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2010s Abstract Richard Smith Sculptures

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Steel, Wire

Arnaldo PomodoroDouble Sided Gold Plated Medallion (Limited Edition; Signed and Stamped), 1985

$2,500

H 2.7 in Dm 2.7 in

Double Sided Gold Plated Medallion (Limited Edition; Signed and Stamped)

By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in New York, NY

ARNALDO POMODORO Double Sided Gold Plated Medallion, 1985 Bronze with Gold Patina 2 7/10 × 2 7/10 × 3/10 inches Limited Edition of 500 Signed by artist with incised signature; Stampe...

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1980s Abstract Geometric Richard Smith Sculptures

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Gold, Bronze

Nando KallweitLuna - Modern Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table, 2025

$1,900

H 13 in W 9 in D 4 in

Luna - Modern Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture for Shelf or Table

By Nando Kallweit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Seemingly disparate cultures inspire Kallweit; the streng...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fernando BoteroHEAD, 1985

$300,000

H 11.38 in W 9 in D 10 in

HEAD

By Fernando Botero

Located in New York, NY

Bronze sculpture with brown patina. Head of a young girl.

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1980s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Richard Smith sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

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.