Made in Britain

Chris Smith b.1937 Ali and The Beatles, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 9/20 in black ink on recto. Mounted and framed. image: 123 by 226 cm.; 48½ by 89 in. overall frame: 138 by 241 cm.; 54¼ by 94⅞ in.

View 1 of Lot 274: Ali and The Beatles, 1964

ali and the beatles, 1964

Photographs

Chris Smith b.1937 'Skipping to Countdown' (Muhammad Ali, Miami) mural-sized gelatin silver print, framed, the photographer's Certificate of Authenticity, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/75' in ink, on the reverse, 1971, printed later image: 40 by 58 in. (101.6 by 147.3 cm.) frame: 49 by 67 in. (124.5 by 170.2 cm.)

View 1 of Lot 122: 'Skipping to Countdown' (Muhammad Ali, Miami)

'skipping to countdown' (muhammad ali, miami)

Chris Smith b. 1937 'Ali & The Beatles' ﻿mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '47/50' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1964, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

'ali & the beatles'

Chris Smith B. 1937 'Through the Ropes' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/25' in ink on the photographer's label, on the reverse, 1971, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

'through the ropes'

Chris Smith b.1937 Ali and The Beatles mural-sized gelatin silver print, mounted, signed and editioned '16/20' in ink on the image, framed, 1964, printed later image: 122 by 226 cm (48 by 89 in.) frame: 137.2 by 240.6 cm (54 by 94¾ in.)

ali and the beatles

Chris Smith b. 1937 Ali & The Beatles mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1964, printed in 2024. Please note that this lot will not be on view at Sotheby's York Avenue during the presale exhibition. It is available to view by appointment at Sotheby's Gantry Point in Long Island City, New York. Please contact Anjli Patel at Anjli.Patel@sothebys.com to schedule an appointment.

ali & the beatles

Chris Smith B. 1937 'Ali & The Beatles' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '47/50' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1964, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

Contemporary Discoveries

Chris Smith b. 1937 Through the Ropes signed Chris Smith, titled Through the Ropes, dated Jan 2022, and editioned 1/25 (on the photographer's label, on the reverse) mural-sized gelatin silver print 40 by 60 in. 101.6 by 152.4 cm. Executed in 1971, printed in 2022; this work is number one from an edition of 25.

through the ropes

Contemporary Photographs

CHRIS SMITH B. 1937 'REFLECTIONS, DEER LAKE' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/25' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1974, printed later image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) framed: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

chris smith | 'reflections, deer lake'

Photographs 

CHRIS SMITH b.1937 'READY FOR THE RING', 1974 Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 2/20 in black pen in the lower margin. Framed. Image 150.4 x 100 cm (59¼x 39⅜in.); sheet 169 x 120 cm (66 ½x 47 ¼in.)

chris smith | 'ready for the ring', 1974

Chris Smith b. 1937 'Float Like A Butterfly, Miami' mural-sized gelatin silver print, mounted, framed, the photographer’s studio label, signed, titled, dated, and editioned ‘4/25’ in ink, on the reverse, 1971, printed later image: 40 by 59 ½ in. (101.6 by 150.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

View 1 of Lot 78: 'Float Like A Butterfly, Miami'

'float like a butterfly, miami'

Chris Smith b. 1937 'Headguard' mural-sized gelatin silver print, mounted, framed, the photographer’s studio label, signed, titled, dated, and editioned ‘1/25’ in ink on the reverse, 1971, printed later image: 40 by 59 ½ in. (101.6 by 150.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)

'headguard'

CHRIS SMITH b.1937 ALI AND THE BEATLES, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 6/20 in black felt pen on recto. Mounted and framed. image: 123 by 226cm.; 48½ by 89in.

chris smith | ali and the beatles, 1964

Chris Smith b. 1937 Ali and The Beatles, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 8/20 in black ink on recto. Mounted and framed. image: 123 by 226 cm.; 48½ by 89 in. overall frame: 138 by 241 cm.; 54¼ by 94⅞ in.

Photographs Part II

Chris Smith b. 1937 On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier) mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1971, printed 2024.

View 1 of Lot 169: On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier)

on the heavy bag (muhammad ali training at the 5th street gym, before his first fight with joe frazier)

Chris Smith b. 1937 On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier) mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1971, printed 2024. Please note that this lot will not be on view at Sotheby's York Avenue during the presale exhibition. It is available to view by appointment at Sotheby's Gantry Point in Long Island City, New York. Please contact Anjli Patel at Anjli.Patel@sothebys.com to schedule an appointment.

View 1 of Lot 108: On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier)

The Beatles

CHRIS SMITH B. 1937 ALI AND THE BEATLES, 1964 Mural-sized silver print, printed later. Dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 7/20 in black felt pen on recto. Mounted and framed. 123 x 226cm. (48½ x 89in.) PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner. To view Shipping Calculator, please click here

View 1 of Lot 27: CHRIS SMITH | Ali and the Beatles, 1964, mural-sized silver print, signed & numbered 7/20

chris smith | ali and the beatles, 1964, mural-sized silver print, signed & numbered 7/20

mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/20' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1974, printed later

ready for the ring, deer lake, pennsylvania (wrapping up)

mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/20' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 1/20 in black pen in the lower margin. 

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 22/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

ali versus the beatles, 1964

mural-sized, signed and editioned '6/50' in ink in the margin, framed, 1964, printed later

ali versus the beatles

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 21/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 16/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

Made In Britain

Silver print, printed later. Signed and numbered 8/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin

mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/25' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later

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