Richard Smith

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Celebrated for his unique blend of abstraction and pop art, Smith's work explores the interplay between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms with bold compositions and vibrant hues. His ability to transform everyday objects and commercial imagery into compelling works of art has left a lasting impact on the art world.

Richard Smith (1931-2016) was a pioneering British artist whose work bridged the gap between abstract expressionism and pop art. Smith studied at the Royal College of Art in London, where he experimented with various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking. His innovative use of colour and form challenged traditional artistic conventions and paved the way for future generations of artists. Smith's work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums worldwide, including the Tate Gallery in London, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Venice Biennale.

 

His work reflects the artist's fascination with colour, form, and the boundaries of artistic expression. Through his mastery of the screenprinting technique and his ability to integrate everyday objects such as paper, paperclips and cord, Smith's work portrays a simple yet powerful visual language, 

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  • Richard Smith, Proscenium
    Richard Smith
    Proscenium
    1969
    Screenprint on folded paper
    Ed. AP 6/15
    Signed lower right
    From 'Sixteen Pieces of Paper' series
    H40 x W38 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Drop
    Richard Smith
    Drop
    1969
    Screenprint on folded paper
    Ed. AP 6/15
    Signed lower right
    From 'Sixteen Pieces of Paper' series
    H40 x W38 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Drawing Boards I (Red, Yellow)
    Richard Smith
    Drawing Boards I (Red, Yellow)
    1980
    Etching
    Artist's Proof 2/12
    Edition of 60
    H83 x W64.5 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,580.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Edward Gordon Craig II
    Richard Smith
    Edward Gordon Craig II
    1968
    Lithograph
    Edition 72/95
    H64 x W84 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,580.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Nosegay
    Richard Smith
    Nosegay
    1975
    Screenprint on layers of suspended paper
    Ed. 2/25
    H78 x W78 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,520.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Horizon V (Peach, Yellow and Green)
    Richard Smith
    Horizon V (Peach, Yellow and Green)
    1970
    Lithograph
    Ed. 43/75
    H40.5 x W77.5 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,520.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Horizon IV (Peach, Blue and Green)
    Richard Smith
    Horizon IV (Peach, Blue and Green)
    1970
    Lithograph
    Ed. 31/75
    H40.5 x W77.5 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,520.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Over The Edge
    Richard Smith
    Over The Edge
    1996
    Lithograph in colours on wove
    Signed, dated and inscribed A/P in pencil
    H85 x W112 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 1,600.00
  • Richard Smith, Russian I
    Richard Smith
    Russian I
    1975
    Screenprint paper collage
    H97cm x W96cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 1,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Parterre
    Richard Smith
    Parterre
    1975
    Screenprint paper collage
    H97cm x W96cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 1,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Lawson Set
    Richard Smith
    Lawson Set
    c. 1973
    Lithograph on paper
    H67 x W87 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 1,600.00
  • Richard Smith, Fabric 5
    Richard Smith
    Fabric 5
    2012
    Crayon and acrylic on paper
    Signed, titled and dated
    H153 X W84 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 6,400.00
  • Richard Smith, Burning Bridges
    Richard Smith
    Burning Bridges
    1996
    Lithograph in colours on wove
    Signed, dated and inscribed A/P in pencil
    H85 x W112 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 1,600.00
  • Richard Smith, Exit
    Richard Smith
    Exit
    1969
    Screenprint on folded paper
    Ed. AP 6/15
    Signed lower right
    From 'Sixteen Pieces of Paper' series
    H40 x W38 cm (framed dimensions)
    £ 2,800.00