Tony Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tony Smith Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 18, 2025
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Ebony Black Granite 1961, 'Spitball' H 14" W 14" Depth 14"
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Executed in 1961 and fabricated in 1970, this work is number 8 from an edition of 50 plus 1 prototype and 3 artist's proofs. Spitball exemplifies Tony Smith’s unique fusion of modular geometric forms and proclivity to push the expressive possibilities that can be achieved through a relatively limited number of elements. Smith named the sculpture Spitball because he felt that his original small handmade tetrahedral model out of paper resembled the shape. Symmetrical when rotated, the sculpture reflects light from the outer faces and absorbs light from the inner faces, rendering the work deceptively complex. This multiple was commissioned by The Friends of Modern Art at the Detroit Institute of Art. It is the smaller version of the three 1961 monumental Spitball sculptures in the collections of The Baltimore Museum of Art; The Menil Collection, Houston and Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland. Provenance: Founders Society of Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, Michigan; Purchased in 1971 by Gil and Lila Silverman, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, for the benefit of the museum Dimensions: 1 PC x H 14" W 14" Depth 14"
DuMouchelles
Oct. 01, 2024
TONY SMITH (1912-1980). Marriage. bronze with black patina 20 x 20 x 24 in.
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
TONY SMITH (1912-1980). Marriage. bronze with black patina 20 x 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 50.8 x 61 cm.).
Christie's
Oct. 01, 2024
TONY SMITH (1912-1980). Untitled. oil on board 15 ¾ x 19 ½ in.(40 x 50 cm.)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
TONY SMITH (1912-1980). Untitled. oil on board 15 ¾ x 19 ½ in.(40 x 50 cm.).
Christie's
Jul. 10, 2024
Tony SMITH
Est: €300,000 - €400,000
Tony SMITH ((1912-1980)) For J.C. - 1969 Bronze à patine noire Signé, daté et numéroté (numérotation incorrecte) en-dessous "Tony Smith, 1969 - 1/3" Edition de 6 exemplaires Provenance : Collection Lee Eastman (don de l'artiste) Tony Smith Estate Paula Cooper Gallery, New York Collection particulière Vente, New York, Christie's, 12 mai 2011, lot 143 Acquis au cours de cette vente par l'actuel propriétaire Expositions : New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, "Annual Exhibition: Contemporary American Sculpture", décembre 1970-février 1971, reproduit p. 56 (un exemplaire similaire) Newark, Newark Museum et New Jersey State Council on the Arts, "Nine Sculptures by Tony Smith", octobre-novembre 1970 (un exemplaire similaire) Exposition itinérante: Montclair, Montclair Art Museum, novembre 1970-janvier 1971; Princeton, Art Museum of Princeton University, janvier-février 1971: Trenton, New Jersey State Museumn février-avril 1971 New York, M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., "Tony Smith: Recent Sculpture", mars-avril 1971, reproduit p. 24 (un exemplaire similaire) Cambridge, Bakalar Sculpture gallery, Lis Visual Arts Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "Tony Smith: the shape of space", janvier-avril 1987 (un exemplaire similaire) Madrid, Fundación Torre Picasso, "For...Series", juin-juillet 1992 (un exemplaire similaire) Exposition itinérante : Bilbao, Sala Rekalde, décembre 1992-janvier 1993; Nice, Galerie Carrée, Villa Arson, janvier-mars 1993; Genêve, Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain, septembre 1993-janvier 1994; Saint-Étienne, Musée d'Art Moderne, mai-juillet 1994; Humlebaek, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, septembre 1994-janvier 1995 Bibliographie : L. Lippard, "Tony Smith: Talk about Sculpture", Artnews, avril 1971, vol. 70, n°2, pp. 48, 68-72. L. Lippard, "Tony Smith", Editions Thames & Hudson, Londres, 1972, reproduit sous le n°62, p. 81 (un exemplaire similaire) Nous remercions le Tony Smith Estate pour les informations qu'il nous a aimablement communiquées. Bronze with black patina; signed, dated and numbered (incorrectly) underneath; edition of 6 Lot en importation temporaire. L'acquéreur devra acquitter des frais d'importation, soit 5,5% en sus du prix d'adjudication sauf s'il réexporte immédiatement le lot hors de l'Union Européenne. This work is in temporary import. The buyer will have to pay import fees of 5.5% in addition to the hammer price, unless the buyer immediately re-exports the lot outside the European Union. 203.20 x 203.20 x 144.70 cm Tony SMITH ((1912-1980)) Nous remercions le Tony Smith Estate pour les informations qu'il nous a aimablement communiquées. Bronze with black patina; signed, dated and numbered (incorrectly) underneath; edition of 6 Lot en importation temporaire. L'acquéreur devra acquitter des frais d'importation, soit 5,5% en sus du prix d'adjudication sauf s'il réexporte immédiatement le lot hors de l'Union Européenne. This work is in temporary import. The buyer will have to pay import fees of 5.5% in addition to the hammer price, unless the buyer immediately re-exports the lot outside the European Union. 203.20 x 203.20 x 144.70 cm
Artcurial
May. 22, 2024
Tony Smith, Source
Est: $70,000 - $90,000
Tony Smith Source 1967 cast bronze 11 h x 29.875 w x 33 d in (28 x 76 x 84 cm) Inscribed to underside 'T.S. 67 1/6' with foundry mark. This work is number 1 from the intended edition of 9 (the artist changed the edition from 6 to 9 after the casting of edition 1) produced at Modern Art Foundry, New York. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by his accountant, Martin Melzer This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 17, 2024
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Exhibition Poster, Ca. 1971, "Gracehoper", H 21.5" W 32.5"
Est: $400 - $600
Signed in the lower left. For the Detroit Institute of Arts North Wing dedication, 1971. Floated under acrylic in a painted wood frame, H 24.5", W 35.75". Provenance: Property of Prominent Collector, Birmingham, Michigan
DuMouchelles
May. 17, 2024
TONY SMITH (1912-1980) Untitled ink on paper 8 3⁄8 x 10 7⁄8 in. (21.1 x 27.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
TONY SMITH (1912-1980) Untitled ink on paper 8 3⁄8 x 10 7⁄8 in. (21.1 x 27.2 cm.)
Christie's
May. 17, 2024
TONY SMITH (1912-1980) Cross cast bronze with black patina 32 x 32 x 32 in.
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
TONY SMITH (1912-1980) Cross cast bronze with black patina 32 x 32 x 32 in. (81.3 x 81.3 x 81.3 cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 04, 2024
Untitled (Atlanta)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Property from a Prominent West Coast Collection Tony Smith 1912 - 1980 Untitled (Atlanta) incised with the artist's signature and number 2/6 (along the bottom edge) patinated bronze 47 by 31 by 24 in. 119.4 by 78.7 by 61 cm. Conceived in 1980 and executed in 1991, this work is number 2 from an edition of 6 plus 1 artist's proof. Please note this work is being offered from an alternate location and is not onsite at Sotheby's New York. For inquires regarding collection or shipping, please contact Montserrat Palacios at [email protected]
Sotheby's
Dec. 06, 2023
Tony Smith
Est: $400 - $600
British, 20th Century (i) String Quartet, Artists, Models and Lovers, and The Piano Player, triptych, 1981 Each signed Tony Smith, dated 1981 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Powder colour and gouache on paper Largest 10 3/4 x 11 inches (overall 10 3/4 x 27 1/2 inches) Unframed (ii) Tamino and Papagino from The Magic Flute, 1980 Signed Tony Smith, dated 1980 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil pastel on paper 12 1/4 x 11 inches Unframed (iii) Bathers at Penny Rock, 1981 Signed Tony Smith, dated 1981 and inscribed as titled on the reverse Oil pastel on paper 9 3/4 x 13 inches Unframed Qty: (5)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 16, 2023
Untitled (Atlanta)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Tony Smith 1912 - 1980 Untitled (Atlanta) patinated bronze 47 by 31 by 24 in. 119.4 by 78.7 by 61 cm. Executed in 1980, this work is number 1 from an edition of 6 plus 1 artist's proof.
Sotheby's
Oct. 19, 2023
Tony Smith (1912-1980) For V.T. bronze soudé à patine noire 71 x 150 x 152
Est: €120,000 - €180,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) For V.T. bronze soudé à patine noire 71 x 150 x 152 cm.
Christie's
Oct. 11, 2023
Tony Smith
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
American, 1912-1980 Untitled, 1978 Dated 5/29/78 (lr), with estate stamp on the backing paper, numbered D-1118 Marker on paper 8 3/4 x 6 1/8 inches (22.2 x 15.6 cm) Sheet is taped into mat along edges, all around. Tape residue shows through in areas along right, left and lower edge at mat opening.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 19, 2023
Spitball
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Property From The Estate Of Angela Gross Folk Tony Smith 1912 - 1980 Spitball incised with the artist's signature, date 1961 and number 14/50 (on the underside) black granite 12⅛ by 14½ by 15 in. 30.8 by 36.8 by 38.1 cm. Executed in 1961 and fabricated in 1970, this work is number 14 from an edition of 50 plus 1 prototype and 3 artist's proofs.
Sotheby's
Jul. 14, 2023
Tony Smith (British, 1932- ), '1957 Syracuse Grand Prix',
Est: £800 - £1,200
Tony Smith (British, 1932- ), '1957 Syracuse Grand Prix', signed, oil on board, dated '71, depicting Sir Stirling Moss in the No.20 Vanwall chasing Peter Collins in the No.32 Lancia-Ferrari D50 through a corner 37 x 64cm, framed.
Bonhams
May. 19, 2023
Throne
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
The Art of Giving: Property from the Collection of Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Sold for Charitable Purposes Supporting the Arts, Music and Medical Research Tony Smith 1912 - 1980 Throne steel with oiled finish 29 by 39¾ by 32½ in. 73.7 by 101 by 82.6 cm. Conceived in 1956 and executed in 1969, this work is the artist's proof from an edition of 6 plus 1 artist's proof.
Sotheby's
Mar. 08, 2023
Tony Smith American, 1912-1980 Untitled, 1978
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Tony Smith American, 1912-1980 Untitled, 1978 Dated 5/29/78 (lr), with estate stamp on the backing paper, numbered D-1118 Marker on paper 8 3/4 x 6 1/8 inches (22.2 x 15.6 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 17, 2022
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Untitled, 1954 Crayon on paper 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Untitled, 1954 Crayon on paper 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm) (sheet) Artist's estate stamp, mount verso: Tony Smith Estate / TSE: D-953 Property from a Private Collection PROVENANCE: Matthew Marks Gallery, New York; Acquired by the present owner from the above. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 11, 2022
Tony Smith, (American, 1912-1980), Gracehoppper, The Detroit Institute of Arts, North Wing Dedication, 1971, exhibition poster, 21 1...
Est: $250 - $350
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Gracehoppper, The Detroit Institute of Arts, North Wing Dedication, 1971 exhibition poster signed lower left 21 1/2" x 32 3/4"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 13, 2022
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Maquette for Last, Acrylic sheet material and lacquer, Base dimensions: H: 3 1/2 x W: 67 1/2 x D: 33 3/4 in. H: 21 1/2 W: 47 1/2 D: 3 3/4 in. From the artist to The Cleveland Foundation. Maquette for Last, 1979, the sculpture Tony Smith created for the Fred Toguchi designed Frank Lausche Ohio State Building, Cleveland.
Gray's Auctioneers
Mar. 22, 2022
Tony Smith, (1912-1980, American), "New Piece #10," 1975-1979, Painted Bristol board, 5" H x 10" W x 10" D
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980, American) "New Piece #10," 1975-1979 Painted Bristol board Unsigned, titled to underside 5" H x 10" W x 10" D Provenance: Jack Tilton Gallery, New York, NY The Blake Byrne Collection, purchased from the above on May 8, 1990 Notes: Maquette for work of the same title, "New Piece #10." Considered the father of American Minimalist sculpture, Smith spent his early adolescence sequestered in a one-room structure behind his parents' house recovering from tuberculosis. His illness and the associated solitude were formative influences on his eventual artistic career. In particular, the cardboard boxes that contained his medications became some of his earliest building materials, shaping the development of his sculptural practice. After completing his schooling, Smith joined the Frank Lloyd Wright team of architects, eventually rising to Chief-of-the-Works. Interestingly, in the 1940s, Tennessee Williams was a witness to his marriage. Other luminaries like Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Jackson Pollock were also among Smith's closest friends. Working in their orbit influenced both Smith's minimalist compositions and three-dimensional works. In 1998 when the Museum of Modern Art held a retrospective of Smith's career in New York, the show was entitled "Tony Smith: Architect, Painter, Sculptor," as a testament to his facility and artistic authority across media.
John Moran Auctioneers
Mar. 10, 2022
Tony Smith, The Fourth of July
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Tony Smith The Fourth of July c. 1962 oil and pencil on canvas 48 h × 48 w in (122 × 122 cm) Titled to lower right 'The Fourth of July'. Provenance: Gift from the artist to his brother, William Smith | Thence by descent to Lorrie Smith | Valerie Carberry Gallery, Chicago | Private Collection This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email [email protected] to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 09, 2022
TONY SMITH (AMERICAN, 1912-1980) MAQUETTE FOR LAST, ACRYLIC SHEET MATERIAL AND LACQUER,
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Maquette for Last, Acrylic sheet material and lacquer, Base dimensions: H: 3 1/2 x W: 67 1/2 x D: 33 3/4 in. H: 21 1/2 W: 47 1/2 D: 3 3/4 in. From the artist to The Cleveland Foundation. Maquette for Last, 1979, the sculpture Tony Smith created for the Fred Toguchi designed Frank Lausche Ohio State Building, Cleveland.
Gray's Auctioneers
Dec. 09, 2021
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) New Piece Wood and lacquer multiple, 1966, signed, dated and numbered 27/40 in black ink on the publisher's label affixed to the base, published by Documenta Foundation, Kassel, overall size 268 x 485 x 520mm (10 1...
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) New Piece Wood and lacquer multiple, 1966, signed, dated and numbered 27/40 in black ink on the publisher's label affixed to the base, published by Documenta Foundation, Kassel, overall size 268 x 485 x 520mm (10 1/2 x 19 1/8 x 20 1/2in)(Multiple) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 09, 2021
Tony Smith, (1912-1980, American), "New Piece #10," 1975-1979, Painted bristol board, 5" H x 10" W x 10" D
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980, American) "New Piece #10," 1975-1979 Painted bristol board Unsigned, titled to underside 5" H x 10" W x 10" D Provenance: Jack Tilton Gallery, New York, NY The Blake Byrne Collection, purchased from the above on May 8, 1990 Notes: Maquette for work of the same title, New Piece #10. Considered the father of American Minimalist sculpture, Smith spent his early adolescence sequestered in a one-room structure behind his parents' house recovering from tuberculosis. His illness and the associated solitude were formative influences on his eventual artistic career. In particular, the cardboard boxes that contained his medications became some of his earliest building materials, shaping the development of his sculptural practice. After completing his schooling, Smith joined the Frank Lloyd Wright team of architects, eventually rising to Chief-of-the-Works. Interestingly, in the 1940s, Tennessee Williams was a witness to his marriage. Other luminaries like Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Jackson Pollock were also among Smith's closest friends. Working in their orbit influenced both Smith's minimalist compositions and three-dimensional works. In 1998 when the Museum of Modern Art held a retrospective of Smith's career in New York, the show was entitled "Tony Smith: Architect, Painter, Sculptor," as a testament to his facility and artistic authority across media.
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 27, 2021
Tony Smith (1912-1980) The night (the night when the birds and the beasts i
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) The night (the night when the birds and the beasts into the house) aquarelle et encre sur papier 29 x 41.5 cm.
Christie's
Dec. 03, 2020
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Throwback black-painted steel 14 x 31 x 15 in. (35.6
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Throwback black-painted steel 14 x 31 x 15 in. (35.6 x 78.7 x 38.1 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 23, 2020
Tony Smith (1912-1980) New Piece, 1966
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) New Piece, 1966 signed, dated and numbered 1966 Tony Smith 28/40 (on a label affixed to the base) lacquer on wood 26.8 x 48.5 x 46 cm. 10 9/16 x 19 1/8 x 18 1/8 in. This work is number twenty-eight from an edition of forty, published by Documenta Foundation, Kassel. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 01, 2020
TONY SMITH | UNTITLED
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
ink on paper; dated '4-20-61'
Sotheby's
Nov. 15, 2019
TONY SMITH | Marriage
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
bronze with black patina
Sotheby's
Nov. 14, 2019
Tony Smith (1912-1980) - One-Two-Three
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) One-Two-Three bronze with black patina, in three parts small: 5 5/8 x 13 ½ x 7 ½ in. (14.3 x 34.3 x 19.1 cm.) medium: 11 ¼ x 14 x 14 ½ in. (28.6 x 35.6 x 36.8 cm.) large: 10 x 19 ½ x 11 in. (25.4 x 49.5 x 27.9 cm.) overall dimensions variable
Christie's
May. 17, 2019
TONY SMITH | Spitball
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
black granite
Sotheby's
May. 15, 2019
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Spitball, 1961
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Spitball, 1961 incised 'Tony Smith '61 29/50' (on the underside) black marble 12 1/8 x 14 1/2 x 15 in. 30.8 x 36.8 x 38.1 cm. This work was conceived in 1961, executed in 1970, and is number twenty-nine from an edition of fifty. Provenance: M. Knoedler & Co., New York Private Collection, California (acquired directly from the above)Thence by descent to the present owner
Bonhams
Feb. 28, 2019
Tony Smith (1912-1980) - Light Box
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Light Box bronze with black patina 27 x 22 ½ x 20 ¾ in. (68.5 x 57.2 x 52.7 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 14, 2018
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) - Spitball, 1961
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) Spitball, 1961 incised 'Tony Smith '61 19/50' (on the underside)black marble12 x 14 x 14 1/4 in.30.5 x 35.6 x 36.2 cm.This work was conceived in 1961, was executed in 1970, and is number nineteen from an edition of fifty. Provenance: Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitPrivate Collection, California (acquired directly from the above circa 1970)Thence by descent to the present owner
Bonhams
Sep. 28, 2018
TONY SMITH (1912 - 1980) | Untitled, 1961
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
ink on paper; dated '4-20-61'
Sotheby's
Sep. 27, 2018
Tony Smith (1912–1980) - Untitled (Atlanta)
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
Tony Smith (1912–1980) Untitled (Atlanta) bronze with black patina 47 x 31 x 24 in. (119.4 x 78.7 x 61 cm.)
Christie's
Sep. 25, 2018
TONY SMITH | We Lost
Est: $80,000 - $120,000
bronze with black patina
Sotheby's
Aug. 23, 2018
1912 Imperial Tobacco Tony Smith Baseball Card
Est: -
1912 Imperial Tobacco Tony Smith Baseball Card
Bright Star Antiques Co.
May. 18, 2018
Tony Smith (1912-1980) - The Elevens Are Up
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) The Elevens Are Up cast bronze with black patina, in two parts each: 16 x 16 x 4 in. (40.6 x 40.6 x 10.2 cm.)
Christie's
May. 18, 2018
Tony Smith (1912-1980) - Untitled (Three Works)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Untitled (Three Works)
Christie's
May. 18, 2018
Tony Smith (1912-1980) - The Snake is Out
Est: $60,000 - $80,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) The Snake is Out bronze with black patina 14 5/8 x 23 x 17 in. (37.1 x 58.4 x 43.1 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 27, 2018
Anthony Smith Cleveland Browns signed autographed Mini Helmet Ceertified Coa
Est: -
Anthony Smith signed autographed Mini Helmet. This hand signed Item comes with a certificate of authenticity: #034017 J Sugarman Auction. Corp. is please to let you know that your item has an Independent Authentication and that the accompanying Certificate (COA) enclosed with the item is proof of the items authenticity. This Certification of Authenticity does not imply that the item will be certified by any other rival authentication companies, the accompanied certification is the only certification the auction company can confirm. These are items are being sold as collectable pieces, there is no guarantee that this item can be resold on any online marketplace including eBay, Amazon, etc. Each of these companies has their own policies and politics.
J Sugarman Auction
Mar. 18, 2018
Tony Smith "Second Mini Monte" Serigraph
Est: $800 - $1,200
Artist Name: Tony Smith Medium: Serigraph on paper Year: 2001 Signature: Signed in pencil, lower center, signed in plate, lower left
Four Seasons Auction Gallery
Mar. 02, 2018
TONY SMITH | Asteriskos
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
bronze
Sotheby's
Nov. 17, 2017
TONY SMITH | Cigarette
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
vapor blasted stainless steel
Sotheby's
Nov. 16, 2017
Tony Smith (1912-1980) - Tau
Est: $100,000 - $150,000
Tony Smith (1912-1980) Tau stainless steel 22 5/8 x 35 x 20 in. (57.4 x 88.9 x 50.8 cm)
Christie's
May. 19, 2017
TONY SMITH | Untitled
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
ink on paper
Sotheby's