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
    From 'Sixteen Pieces of Paper' series
    1969
    Screenprint on folded paper
    Signed lower right, Ed. AP 6/15
    H40 x W38 cm
    £ 2,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Drop
    Richard Smith
    Drop
    From 'Sixteen Pieces of Paper' series
    1969
    Screenprint on folded paper
    Signed lower right, Ed. AP 6/15
    H40 x W38 cm
    £ 2,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Drawing Boards I (Red, Yellow)
    Richard Smith
    Drawing Boards I (Red, Yellow)
    1980
    Etching
    Edition of 60, Artist's Proof 2/12
    H83 x W64.5 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 2,580.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Bramble
    Richard Smith
    Bramble
    1970
    Lithograph
    Edition 69/75
    H83 x W64.5 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 1,560.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Edward Gordon Craig II
    Richard Smith
    Edward Gordon Craig II
    1968
    Lithograph
    Edition 72/95
    H64 x W84 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 2,580.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Arbour
    Richard Smith
    Arbour
    1982
    Lithograph
    Edition 38/100
    H112.5 x W105.5 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 1,850.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Nosegay
    Richard Smith
    Nosegay
    1975
    Screenprint on layers of suspended paper
    Edition 2/25
    H78 x W78 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 2,520.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Horizon V (Peach, Yellow and Green)
    Richard Smith
    Horizon V (Peach, Yellow and Green)
    1970
    Lithograph
    Edition 43/75
    H40.5 x W77.5 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 2,520.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Horizon IV (Peach, Blue and Green)
    Richard Smith
    Horizon IV (Peach, Blue and Green)
    1970
    Lithograph
    Edition 31/75
    H40.5 x W77.5 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 2,520.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Second Time Around
    Richard Smith
    Second Time Around
    1969
    Lithograph
    Edition 15/70
    H100.5 x W32.5 cm (framed artwork)
    £ 1,800.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Paperclip Suite IIa, b, c, d, e
    Richard Smith
    Paperclip Suite IIa, b, c, d, e
    Set of five framed etchings, with paperclip detail
    1974
    Edition 4/25
    H52 x W52 cm each (framed artwork)
    £ 3,600.00 inc. vat
  • Richard Smith, Espalier (diptych)
    Richard Smith
    Espalier (diptych)
    1981
    Lithograph
    Edition 38/100
    H125.5 x W165 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, For John Constable
    Richard Smith
    For John Constable
    1976
    Lithograph
    Edition 66/100
    H53.5 x W74.5 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, Paperclip Suite Ia
    Richard Smith
    Paperclip Suite Ia
    1974
    Lithograph
    Edition 21/25
    H52 x W52 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, Paperclip Suite Ic
    Richard Smith
    Paperclip Suite Ic
    1974
    Lithograph
    Edition 23/25
    H52 x W52 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, Paperclip Suite Ib
    Richard Smith
    Paperclip Suite Ib
    1974
    Lithograph
    Edition 19/25
    H52 x W52 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, Paperclip Suite Ie
    Richard Smith
    Paperclip Suite Ie
    1974
    Lithograph
    Edition 21/25
    H52 x W52 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, Paperclip Suite Id
    Richard Smith
    Paperclip Suite Id
    1974
    Lithograph
    Edition 21/25
    H52 x W52 cm (framed artwork)
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  • Richard Smith, Over The Edge
    Richard Smith
    Over The Edge
    1996
    Lithograph in colours on wove, signed, dated and inscribed A/P in pencil
    H112 x W85 cm
    £ 1,600.00
  • Richard Smith, Russian I
    Richard Smith
    Russian I
    1975
    Screenprint paper collage
    H97cm x W96cm (framed)
    £ 1,800.00
  • Richard Smith, Parterre
    Richard Smith
    Parterre
    1975
    Screenprint paper collage
    H97cm x W96cm (framed)
    £ 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
    £ 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
    H112 x W85 cm
    £ 1,600.00
  • Richard Smith, Exit
    Richard Smith
    Exit
    From 'Sixteen Pieces of Paper' series
    1969
    Screenprint on folded paper
    Signed lower right, Ed. AP 6/15
    H40 x W38 cm
    £ 2,800.00