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

$3,011

'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 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 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 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

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

Masakazu KobayashiBow-White, 1998

$15,000

H 31 in W 33 in D 3 in

Bow-White

By Masakazu Kobayashi

Located in Wilton, CT

"[Masakazu Kobayashi's] woven Waves in dyed threads rank[s] among the most perfect in aesthetic effectiveness ever produced by contemporary weaving….This Japanese way of conjuring up such transparency with threads, of perceiving the thread itself as something creative is highly artistic. They celebrate aesthetic beauty in a way no one can elude.” From “Textile Art and the Avant-garde,” Erika Billeter (Contemporary Textile Art: the Collection of the Pierre Pauli...

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1990s Abstract Geometric Richard Smith Sculptures

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Metal

Yayoi KusamaStrawberry 2. Bronze Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (1974/94) Limited Edition of 30, 1974/94

$63,000

H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in

Strawberry 2. Bronze Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (1974/94) Limited Edition of 30

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Lacquered bronze sculpture by Yayoi Kusama. Original mould executed in 1974; casted in 1994. This work is number 20 from a limited edition of 30 plus 1 artist's proof. Incised with ...

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1990s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Yayoi KusamaStrawberry 1. Bronze Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (1974/93) Limited Edition of 30, 1974/93

$23,000

H 3.15 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in

Strawberry 1. Bronze Sculpture by Yayoi Kusama (1974/93) Limited Edition of 30

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Strawberry 1 Lacquered bronze sculpture by Yayoi Kusama. Original mould executed in 1974; casted in 1993. This work is number 6 from a limited edition of 30 plus 1 artist's proof. I...

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1990s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

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

$862

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

Erekle TsuladzeGeorgian Contemporary Sculpture by Erekle Tsuladze - Panda 1, 2017

$4,600

H 25.6 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in

Georgian Contemporary Sculpture by Erekle Tsuladze - Panda 1

By Erekle Tsuladze

Located in Paris, IDF

Artificial stone & nickel bronze

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2010s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Adela AkersSilver Waves, Contemporary Tapestry by Adela Akers, 2014

$8,000

H 63 in W 24 in D 0.5 in

Silver Waves, Contemporary Tapestry by Adela Akers

By Adela Akers

Located in Wilton, CT

Silver Waves, Adela Akers, linen, horsehair, paint & metal foil, 63” x 24”, 2014 “There is a mathematical discipline in the way the work is constructed,” ...

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2010s Abstract Richard Smith Sculptures

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Foil

Fahri AldinAmazing Original Fahri Aldin Bronze Sculpture. Limited Edition Stunning New Work, 2025

$1,199

H 14.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Amazing Original Fahri Aldin Bronze Sculpture. Limited Edition Stunning New Work

By Fahri Aldin

Located in Belleville, CA

An Amazing New Piece at an Incredible Price by renowned Canadian Artist Fahri Aldin. This Stunning Beauty titled 'The Stallion' is Limited Edition 2 out of 27. From his latest series...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Richard Smith Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs, 1990

$7,942

H 19.69 in W 43.31 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Elegant Brass Sculptures of Greyhound Dogs

Located in Rome, IT

Fine pair of gilt bronze Greyhound dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting. Excellent condition.

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1990s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Elizabeth Art CandyRed Lips Pop Art Clay Wall Sculpture with Lollipop 3D Mosaic High Relief Panel, 2022

$2,836

H 5.12 in Dm 15.75 in

Red Lips Pop Art Clay Wall Sculpture with Lollipop 3D Mosaic High Relief Panel

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Red lips pop art clay wall sculpture with lollipop in hand molded ceramic forming a 3D mosaic high relief panel. This figurative wall sculpture is constructed from individually hand...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Clay, Canvas

Chloe HeddenCeladon 6 (dark teal green thick textile linen fold monochrome pop floral design, 2023

$400Sale Price|20% Off

H 12 in W 12 in D 6 in

Celadon 6 (dark teal green thick textile linen fold monochrome pop floral design

By Chloe Hedden

Located in Quebec, Quebec

Celadon 6 from Chloe Hedden’s Fold Series envelops the viewer in the quiet drama of form, color, and materiality. Created from hand-dyed linen on linen, the piece merges tonal subtle...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Textile, Wood, Acrylic

Vera VizziMixed-Media Wall Sculpture foam clay, acrylic & enamel on wood. "In a While", 2025

$964

H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 3.55 in

Mixed-Media Wall Sculpture foam clay, acrylic & enamel on wood. "In a While"

By Vera Vizzi

Located in FISTERRA, ES

IN A WHILE (2025) is a small-scale, wall-mounted mixed-media sculpture by Vera Vizzi that transforms a familiar domestic object into a sculptural encounter. Hand-modeled in foam clay and applied onto a compact wooden block (25 x 9 x 10 cm), the work is finished with layered acrylic paint and enamel marker decoration along the extruded “tube” form. The piece foregrounds tactile surface, color contrast (white base with red/yellow graphic motifs) and a vertical, relief-like silhouette that reads equally as objet d’art or a focused accent on a gallery wall. Conceptually the work frames an everyday action — squeezing a tube — as a compressed temporal event: small gestures that compress time and meaning. Keywords for search and contextualisation: mixed media on wood, foam clay sculpture, enamel and acrylic, wall sculpture, small contemporary sculpture...

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2010s Pop Art Richard Smith Sculptures

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Enamel

Chung-Im KimTumsae No 7 - red, white, abstract, contemporary, industrial felt wall sculpture, 2021

$6,800

H 48 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Tumsae No 7 - red, white, abstract, contemporary, industrial felt wall sculpture

By Chung-Im Kim

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Striking organic shapes in bright red provide dramatic contrast in this cream felt tapestry by fabric artist Chung-Im Kim. Kim meticulously hand stitches together small pieces of ind...

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2010s Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

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Felt, Thread, Mixed Media, Screen

Grigorii Gorkovenko"SHURA" Bronze Sculpture 7" x 4" inch by Grigorii Gorkovenko, 2018

$890

H 7 in W 4 in

"SHURA" Bronze Sculpture 7" x 4" inch by Grigorii Gorkovenko

By Grigorii Gorkovenko

Located in Culver City, CA

"SHURA" Bronze Sculpture 7" x 4" inch by Grigorii Gorkovenko An elegant shape and free lines are combined together to create an image of the Russi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Richard Smith Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bill BarrettPoint Out, 1988

$12,000

H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in

Point Out

By Bill Barrett

Located in New York, NY

Barrett is a large scale and well known American sculptor. Point Out is a superb small scale maquette and it a great piece on many levels. These works have movement, delicacy and s...

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2010s Abstract 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...

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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.