Lot 238
  • 238

TONY SMITH | Spitball

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Tony Smith
  • Spitball
  • incised with the artist's signature, date '61 and number 1/50 on the underside
  • black granite
  • 12 by 14 1/4 by 16 in. 30.5 by 36.2 by 40.6 cm.
  • Conceived in 1961 and executed in 1970, this work is number one from an edition of 50.

Provenance

Collection of Mildred S. and Herbert C. Lee, Boston
Christie's, New York, 12 November 2012, Lot 319
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Tony Smith: Selected Sculptures 1961-1973, October - November 1985 (another example exhibited)

Condition

This work is in very good and sound condition overall. There is evidence of very light wear and handling. There is a pinpoint loss along the outer vertical edge.
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