Robert (1938) Smithson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Robert (1938) Smithson Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 28, 2024
JESSICA AUER AFTER ROBERT SMITHSON SPIRAL JETTY PRINT
Est: $100 - $150
Color print on paper by Jessica Auer, a contemporary Canadian visual artist based in Iceland whose work is concerned with the study of landscapes as cultural sites. The artwork is a photograph of the 1970 earthwork sculpture titled Spiral Jetty constructed in Utah by Robert Smithson, 1938 to 1973, an American land artist. Dated 2004-2007. Edition 2 out of 3. Signed by the artist on the tag. Collectible Wall Art Prints, Photography, Land Art.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 07, 2023
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973)
Est: €300 - €400
'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… ', 1970. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. Four loose sheets, in envelope. Printed recto/ verso, torn twice into four nearly equal parts. Depicts a photograph, taken by Smithson, of a dirt-strewn piece of ground, torn twice by the artist to obtain a variable, minimalist grid. Description FR 'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… ', 1970. New York: Multiples, Inc, 1970. Quatre feuilles volantes, dans une enveloppe. Imprimées recto/verso, déchirées deux fois en quatre sections presque égales. Il s'agit d'une photographie, prise par Smithson, d'un terrain jonché de terre, déchirée deux fois par l'artiste pour obtenir une grille variable et minimaliste. Beschrijving NL 'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… ', 1970. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. Vier losse vellen, in envelope. Bedrukt recto/ verso, tweemaal gescheurd in vier nagenoeg gelijke delen. Het geeft een foto weer, genomen door Smithson, van een met vuil bezaaid stuk grond, tweemaal door de kunstenaar gescheurd om een variabele, minimalisische grid te bekomen.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Jun. 21, 2023
Robert Smithson, Underground Projection Room (Utah Museum Plan)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Robert Smithson Underground Projection Room (Utah Museum Plan) 1971 graphite on paper 9 h x 11.75 w in (23 x 30 cm) Signed and dated to upper left 'R Smithson 71'. Provenance: Salama-Caro Gallery, London | James Cohan Gallery, New York | Private Collection | Acquired from the previous in 2019 by the present owner Exhibited: Robert Smithson: Drawings, 19 April - 16 June 1974, The New York Cultural Center, New York (traveling exhibition) Literature: Robert Smithson: Spiral Jetty, True Fictions, False Realities, Dia Art Foundation, pg. 81 Robert Smithson: Drawings, The New York Cultural Center exhibition catalog, pg. 62 This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Feb. 09, 2023
Work on paper, Robert Smithson
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973), "Demons and Angels," 1962, ink on paper, signed and dated lower left, exhibition label ("Perceptions of the Spirit in 20th century American Art," Indianapolis Museum of Art) affixed verso, sight: 17.25"h x 23.25"w, overall (with frame): 23.75"h x 29.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 25, 2023
Robert Smithson publications (two works)
Est: $100 - $150
Robert Smithson publications (two works) 1966/1970 folded and printed paper 7.5 h x 4.25 w in (19 x 11 cm) 11 h x 9.5 w in (28 x 24 cm) Lot is comprised of Robert Smithson exhibition announcement from Dwan Gallery, New York, 1966 and Robert Smithson: Great Salt Lake Utah poster and exhibition announcement from Dwan Gallery, New York. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Jun. 09, 2022
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973)
Est: €400 - €600
'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… ', 1970. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. 4to. Loose Sheets in envelope. One continuous 54.6 x 54.6 cm sheet, printed offset recto & verso, torn to make four evenly sized sheets, as issued. It reproduces a photograph by the artist of a debris strewn patch of ground that Smithson then tore twice to create a variable, minimalist grid. Description FR 'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… ', 1970. New York : Multiples, Inc., 1970. 4to. Feuilles volantes dans une enveloppe. Une feuille continue de 54,6 x 54,6 cm, imprimée en offset recto et verso, déchirée pour faire quatre feuilles de taille égale, comme publiée Elle reproduit une photographie prise par l'artiste d'une parcelle de terrain jonchée de débris que Smithson a ensuite déchirée deux fois pour créer une grille variable et minimaliste. Beschrijving NL 'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… ', 1970. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. 4to. Vier losse vellen, in envelope. Loose Sheets in envelope. Een vel, 54,6 x 54,6 cm, bedrukt recto/ verso, tweemaal gescheurd in vier nagenoeg gelijke delen. Het geeft een foto weer, genomen door Smithson, van een met vuil bezaaid stuk grond, tweemaal door de kunstenaar gescheurd om een variabele, minimalisische grid te bekomen.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2022
Poster, Robert Smithson
Est: $100 - $200
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973), "Great Salt Lake, Utah," halftone poster, unsigned, overall (with frame): 31"h x 41.5"w
Clars Auctions
Mar. 31, 2022
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973)
Est: €400 - €600
'Mono Lake Site - Nonsite', 1969. Offset. As an announcement for the 1969 Dwan show. Design by Marcus Ratliff. Some traces of use along the borders, one small perforation, without loss. Rare. Provenance: Wide White Space Archives. Description FR 'Mono Lake Site - Nonsite', 1969. Offset. Parue à l'occasion de l'exposition de Smithosn au Dwan Gallery, février 1969. Traces d'usage aux bords, petite perforation, sans perte. Rare. Provenance: Archives Wide White Space. Beschrijving NL 'Mono Lake Site - Nonsite', 1969. Offset. Verschenen/ gedrukt naar aanleiding van de show in Virginia Dwan, New York, februari 1969. Het ontwerp is, zoals vaker bij Dwan, van de hand van Marcus Ratliff. Lichte gebruikssporen aan de randen, kleine perforatie, zonder verlies. Zeldzaam. Herkomst: Wide White Space Archief.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Mar. 10, 2022
Robert Smithson, Artist's publications, two
Est: $100 - $150
Robert Smithson Artist's publications, two folded printed paper Robert Smiithson: Exhibition Announcement for Dwan Gallery, Dwan Gallery, New York, 1966. Robert Smithson: Great Salt Lake Utah Poster and Exhibition Announcement, Dwan Gallery, New York, Dwan Gallery, New York, n.d.. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Each printed fold-out publication creased as issued, showing wear along bends in keeping with age and opening. Fairly clean overall.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Jun. 16, 2021
Robert Smithson American, 1938-1973 Mask and Mortality, 1962
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Robert Smithson American, 1938-1973 Mask and Mortality, 1962 Signed and dated R. Smithson 62 (ll), inscribed as titled on the reverse Watercolor, tempera and paper collage on paper 18 x 12 inches (45.7 x 30.5 cm) Provenance: Sale, Sotheby's Arcade, New York, Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture, Oct. 19, 1995, lot 294 C Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 16, 2021
Robert Smithson: Salton Sea Project, Circular Ramp
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
SMITHSON, ROBERT 1938 Passaic, NJ/USA - 1973 Amarillo, TX/USA Title: "Salton Sea Project, Circular Ramp". Date: 1972. Technique: Pencil on paper. Measurement: 45,5 x 61,5cm. Notation: Signed and dated lower right: R. Smithson 1972. Here also titled. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Provenance: - Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Krefeld (permanent loan) Literature: - Heynen, Julian (ed.): Zeichnungen 1950-1990 - Aus dem Kaiser Wilhelm Museum Krefeld und der Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs, Krefeld 1996, cat. no. 215., n.pag., ill. p. 153 - Storck, Gerhard: Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs im Kaiser Wilhelm Museum Krefeld - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, Krefeld 1983, no. 354, p. 171, ill. - Whitney, Alexandra: The Helga and Walther Lauffs Collection, vol. II, Göttingen 2009, cat. no. 241, p. 195f., ill.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Jun. 16, 2021
Robert Smithson: Tower of Broken Glass with Pool
Est: €10,000 - €15,000
SMITHSON, ROBERT 1938 Passaic, NJ/USA - 1973 Amarillo, TX/USA Title: "Tower of Broken Glass with Pool". Date: 1970. Technique: Pencil on parchment paper. Measurement: 47,5 x 61cm. Notation: Signed and dated below the depiction right: R. Smithson 70. Here also titled in the centre. Frame/Pedestal: Framed. Provenance: - Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Krefeld (permanent loan) Literature: - Heynen, Julian (ed.): Zeichnungen 1950-1990 - Aus dem Kaiser Wilhelm Museum Krefeld und der Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs, Krefeld 1996, cat. no. 214., n.pag., ill. p. 153 - Storck, Gerhard: Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs im Kaiser Wilhelm Museum Krefeld - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, Krefeld 1983, no. 353, p. 170, ill. - Whitney, Alexandra: The Helga and Walther Lauffs Collection, vol. II, Göttingen 2009, cat. no. 240, p. 195, ill.
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Jul. 16, 2020
Smithson, Robert Torn photograph from the 2nd stop (Rubble). A primarily brown, red, and gray snapshot of dirt and rocks - "general rubble" New York, NY., Multiples Inc., in association with Colorcraft Inc. ,, 1970, 60x60 cm. (Reconstruct[...]
Est: €400 - €600
Smithson, Robert Torn photograph from the 2nd stop (Rubble). A primarily brown, red, and gray snapshot of dirt and rocks - "general rubble" New York, NY., Multiples Inc., in association with Colorcraft Inc. ,, 1970, 60x60 cm. (Reconstructed) Multiple of paper divided into four parts torn from each other and stored in a tissue paper envelope. Work from the box of multiples "Artists & Photographs" edited by Lawrence Alloway. Print run of only 600 copies out of 1,200 declared.
Finarte
Sep. 25, 2019
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973) Grey Chalice, 1961
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973) Grey Chalice, 1961 signed 'R. Smithson' (upper right); titled 'Grey Chalice' (on the reverse) oil on paper 17 7/8 x 12 in. 45.4 x 30.5 cm. This work was executed in 1961. Provenance: Vanderwoude Tananbaum Gallery, New York DC Moore Gallery, New York James Cohan Gallery, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited: San Antonio, Mcnay Art Museum, Collector's Gallery XXVI, 1992, (titled Silver Chalice)
Bonhams
Sep. 25, 2019
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973) Shadows, 1961
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973) Shadows, 1961 signed and dated 'R. Smithson 61' (lower left); titled 'Shadows' (on the reverse) pen and ink on paper 23 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. 60.6 x 45.4 cm. Provenance: de Castellane Gallery, Massachusetts Mike and Suzanne Vanderwoude Collection, New York Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Exhibited: Los Angeles, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Robert Smithson, 12 September 2004-13 December 2004 (this exhibition later traveled to Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art, 14 January 2005-3 April 2005; New York, Whitney Museum of American Art, 23 June 2005-16 October 2005), p. 107, illustrated in color
Bonhams
Jun. 25, 2019
ROBERT SMITHSON? (1938-1973) Torn Photograph from the Second Stop (Rubble)
Est: €200 - €300
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973) Torn Photograph from the Second Stop (Rubble) Second Mountain of 6 Stops on a Section, 1970. Lithographie offset en couleurs. Offset lithografie in kleur. 54 x 54 cm
Cornette de Saint-Cyr-Bruxelles
May. 15, 2019
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) Double Nonsite, California and Nevada map, five painted steel boxes, lava from the Marl Mountains, California and obsidian from the cinder cone near Truman Springs, Nevada map: 31 3/8 x 31 in. (79.7 x 78.7 cm.) square box:
Est: $800,000 - $1,200,000
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) Double Nonsite, California and Nevada signed and dated 'Robert Smithson 68-69' (on the reverse of the Masonite backing of the map) map, five painted steel boxes, lava from the Marl Mountains, California and obsidian from the cinder cone near Truman Springs, Nevada map: 31 3/8 x 31 in. (79.7 x 78.7 cm.) square box: 34 x 34 x 12 in. (86.4 x 86.4 x 30.5 cm.) trapezoidal boxes: each 60 x 12 7/8 x 12 in. (152.4 x 32.7 x 30.5 cm.) floor installation dimensions: 71 x 71 x 12 in. (180.3 x 180.3 x 30.5 cm.) Executed in 1968-1969.
Christie's
Mar. 01, 2019
ROBERT SMITHSON | Ring of Sulfur on Flat Plain, Houston Project Sulphur from Rosenberg
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
graphite and crayon on paper
Sotheby's
Nov. 14, 2018
ROBERT SMITHSON - Spiral Jetty
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
ROBERT SMITHSON - Spiral Jetty
Phillips
Mar. 02, 2018
ROBERT SMITHSON | Broken Circle/Spiral Hill
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
felt-tip marker, graphite and ink on paper
Sotheby's
Mar. 02, 2018
ROBERT SMITHSON | Project for an Open Pit with Lake
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
graphite on paper
Sotheby's
Nov. 16, 2017
ROBERT SMITHSON The Angel and the Ant Lion.
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
ROBERT SMITHSON The Angel and the Ant Lion. Brush and ink and watercolor on cream wove paper, 1961. 610x459 mm; 24x18 1/8 inches. Signed, titled and dated in black ink, upper right recto. Exhibited "Robert Smithson, Retrospective: 1955-1973," The Natinal Museum of Contemporary Art, Oslo, February 27-May 2, 1999; Modern Museum, Stockholm, June 19-September 12, 1999; Arken Museum of Modern Art, Ishøj, Denmark, October 2, 1999-January 16, 2000. Published in Robert Smithson, Retrospective: 1955-1973, Oslo, 1973, number 30. Ex-collection the artist; Galleria George Lester, Milan, 1962; acquired from the above by the current owner, 1995.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 12, 2017
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973)'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section…'. Loose sheets in envelope. One continuous 54,6 x 54,6 cm sheet, printed offset recto & verso, torn to make four evenly sized
Est: €400 - €600
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973) 'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section…'. Loose sheets in envelope. One continuous 54,6 x 54,6 cm sheet, printed offset recto & verso, torn to make four evenly sized sheets, as issued. It produces a photograph by the artist of a debris strewn patch of ground that Smithson then tore twice to create a variable, minimalist grid. 546 x 546 mm Lit.: Die Sammlung Marzona p.162. ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973) 'Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section…'. New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. Loose sheets in envelope. One continuous 54,6 x 54,6 cm sheet, printed offset recto & verso, torn to make four evenly sized sheets, as issued. It produces a photograph by the artist of a debris strewn patch of ground that Smithson then tore twice to create a variable, minimalist grid. 546 x 546 mm Lit.: Die Sammlung Marzona p.162.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Sep. 27, 2017
ROBERT SMITHSON | Island of Coal
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
crayon, graphite and watercolor on paper
Sotheby's
Dec. 06, 2016
Robert SMITHSON (1938 - 1973) POINTLESS VANISHING POINT - 1968 Métal peint
Est: €50,000 - €70,000
Robert SMITHSON (1938 - 1973) POINTLESS VANISHING POINT - 1968 Métal peint Pièce unique h: 25,50 w: 98 d: 25,50 cm Provenance : John Gibson Gallery, New York Vente, Paris, Etude Catherine Charbonneaux, lundi 18 juin 1990, lot 33 Collection particulière, Paris Expositions : New York, John Gibson Gallery, "Reconstruct", mars-avril 1987, reproduit en noir et blanc (non paginé) Bibliographie : R. Hobbs, "Robert Smithson: Sculpture", Hacker Art Books, Londres, 1981, reproduit p. 99 Commentaire : On y joint le catalogue d''exposition de la John Gibson Gallery. PAINTED METAL; UNIQUE PIECE
Artcurial
Oct. 27, 2016
Robert Smithson, Untitled Ink on Paper, USA, 1961
Est: $8,000 - $10,400
Ink on paper USA, 1961 Robert Smithson (1938-1973) – American conceptual and earthwork artist Signed and dated by the artist along the lower recto edge Provenance: Private Collection, New York Dimensions: 17 ¾ x 23 7/8 in. (45.1 x 60.6 cm) Robert Smithson is best known for his earth works and land art and his famously madeSpiral Jetty (1970) a promontory work built out from the Rozel Point peninsula on the northeastern shore of Great Salt Lake in the state of Utah. This work on paper comes from an earlier time in the artist’s career when he was influenced by the Pop art movement. It closely resembles the graphic design ink drawings from the 1950s by Andy Warhol. A very rare pen ink drawing on paper, signed and dated within the image. Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973) Smithson began as an artist living in New York and studying at the Brooklyn Museum School during the 1950s. He met and married sculptor Nancy Holt before becoming a key figure in the development of Land Art. While he is most well-known for his man-made geographical formations including the Spiral Jetty (1970) located on the Great Salt Lake, he continued to work in various media including photography until his death in a plane crash in 1973. He dubbed his massive alterations, both inspired by nature and reactive to it- earthworks. Condition In overall good condition, with paper toning margins, recto. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Sep. 28, 2016
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) Torn Photographs from the Second Stop (Rubble) , Colored photographs.
Est: $200 - $400
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) Torn Photographs from the Second Stop (Rubble) , Colored photographs. Printed by Multiples, INC, NY, 1970. Each piece approx. h: 12 x w: 12 in. From The Collection of Bill Radawec (1952-2011).
Gray's Auctioneers
Sep. 27, 2016
Robert SMITHSON (1938 - 1973) MAP FRAGMENT (MAP TR 16) - 1967 Collage d'une carte géographique sur papier marouflé sur bois
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
Robert SMITHSON (1938 - 1973) MAP FRAGMENT (MAP TR 16) - 1967 Collage d'une carte géographique sur papier marouflé sur bois Signé et daté en haut à droite "R.Smithson, 67" h: 15 w: 15 cm Provenance : John Weber Gallery, New York The New York Cultural Center, New York Collection Vincent Wapler, Paris, depuis 1990 Expositions : Genève, MAMCO, "Patchwork in Progress, 7 et Dernier", octobre-décembre 1999 Genève, MAMCO, "Vivement 2002! 6ème Episode", novembre 2001-mai 2002 Genève, MAMCO, "Rien ne Presse/ Slow and Steady/ Festina Lente - 1er Episode, French Collection", mai-septembre 2002 Genève, MAMCO, "Rien ne Presse/ Slow and Steady/ Festina Lente - 1er Episode", novembre 2002-janvier 2003 Commentaire : COLLAGE OF A MAP ON PAPER LAID DOWN ON WOOD; SIGNED AND DATED UPPER RIGHT
Artcurial
Jun. 10, 2016
Robert Smithson, Untitled Ink on Paper, USA, 1961
Est: $5,000 - $6,500
Ink on paper USA, 1961 Robert Smithson (1938-1973) – American conceptual and earthwork artist Signed and dated by the artist along the lower recto edge Dimensions: 17 ¾ x 23 7/8 in. (45.1 x 60.6 cm) Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Robert Smithson is best known for his earth works and land art and his famously madeSpiral Jetty (1970) a promontory work built out from the Rozel Point peninsula on the northeastern shore of Great Salt Lake in the state of Utah. This work on paper comes from an earlier time in the artist’s career when he was influenced by the Pop art movement. It closely resembles the graphic design ink drawings from the 1950s by Andy Warhol. A very rare pen ink drawing on paper, signed and dated within the image. Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973) Smithson began as an artist living in New York and studying at the Brooklyn Museum School during the 1950s. He met and married sculptor Nancy Holt before becoming a key figure in the development of Land Art. While he is most well-known for his man-made geographical formations including the Spiral Jetty (1970) located on the Great Salt Lake, he continued to work in various media including photography until his death in a plane crash in 1973. He dubbed his massive alterations, both inspired by nature and reactive to it- earthworks. Condition With light staining along far recto margins from past matting. Faint soiling mark along the left recto margin. Occasional mild toning to the surface not affecting the quality of the image. In overall good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Nov. 12, 2015
ROBERT SMITHSON Planaria.
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
ROBERT SMITHSON Planaria. Gouache with collage on paper, 1962. 335x260 mm; 13 1/4x10 1/4 inches. Signed, titled and dated in pencil, upper left recto. Ex-collection Galleria George Lester, Rome, with the ink stamp verso. Smithson (1938-1973), who is best known for the famous earth sculpture Spiral Jetty, 1970-present, had a show at Galleria George Lester in Rome that ran in the summer of 1961.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 28, 2015
ROBERT SMITHSON (1938-1973)
Est: €400 - €600
Beschrijving NL Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. 4to. Loose Sheets in Envelope. One continuous 54,6 x 54,6 cm sheet, printed offset recto & verso, torn to make four evenly sized sheets, as issued. It reproduces a photograph by the artist of a debris strewn patch of ground that Smithson then tore twice to create a variable, minimalist grid. (546 x 546 mm) Description FR Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section. (546 x 546 mm) Description EN Thorn photograph from the second stop (Rubble). Second mountain of 6 stops on a section… New York: Multiples, Inc., 1970. 4to. Loose Sheets in Envelope. One continuous 54,6 x 54,6 cm sheet, printed offset recto & verso, torn to make four evenly sized sheets, as issued. It reproduces a photograph by the artist of a debris strewn patch of ground that Smithson then tore twice to create a variable, minimalist grid. (546 x 546 mm) Lit.: Die Sammlung Marzona p. 162.
Bernaerts Auctioneers
Apr. 18, 2015
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973)
Est: -
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973), Untitled, 1969, Collage & Ink, 29 x 34 cm , Signed and dated "1969" From Yona Fischer's collection
Yair Art Gallery
May. 14, 2014
Robert Smithson (1938-1973)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) >The Flayed Angels <br>signed 'R SMITHSON 1961' (lower left of each element); signed again, titled and dated again 'R. SMITHSON "The FLAYED ANGELS" 1961' (on the reverse of each element) >diptych--oil on canvas <br>each: 60 x 26 in. (152 x 66 cm.) >overall: 60 x 52 in. (152 x 132 cm.)<br>Painted in 1961. (2)
Christie's
Oct. 13, 2013
ROBERT SMITHSON, (American, 1938-1973), FOUR PENTECOSTAL SERIPHS, for watercolors on paper; laid down on board;
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
ROBERT SMITHSON (American, 1938-1973) FOUR PENTECOSTAL SERIPHS for watercolors on paper; laid down on board; all signed and dated R. Smithson '61 and inscribed Pentecostal Seriph
Grogan & Company
Oct. 13, 2013
ROBERT SMITHSON, (American, 1938-1973), DARK SISTER, gouache on paper;, 24 x 18 inches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT SMITHSON (American, 1938-1973) DARK SISTER gouache on paper; signed Robt Smithson '61, l.r.; 24 x 18 inches
Grogan & Company
Oct. 13, 2013
ROBERT SMITHSON, (American, 1938-1973), RED HOST OVER CHALICE, oil on canvas;, 26 x 16 1/2 inches
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
ROBERT SMITHSON (American, 1938-1973) RED HOST OVER CHALICE oil on canvas; 26 x 16 1/2 inches Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist.
Grogan & Company
Jul. 17, 2013
Untitled [Archangel Michael and the Dragon]
Est: -
Untitled [Archangel Michael and the Dragon] Robert Smithson (1938-1973) oil on canvas 87½ x 81¾ in. (222.2 x 207.6 cm.) signed and dated 'R. Smithson '60' (lower right) Painted in 1960.
Christie's
May. 17, 2013
Robert I. Smithson (American 1938-1973), Slate Grind #2, slate sculpture with carving, 2 x 27 x 17 in
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Robert I. Smithson (American 1938-1973) Slate Grind #2 Unsigned Slate sculpture with carving 2 x 25 x 17 in (5.1 x 63.5 x 43.2 cm)Property of Various Owners
Weschler's
Nov. 12, 2012
Robert Smithson (American, 1938-1973)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Forking Sprawl (Slate Project for Germany), 1971 signed and dated 'R. Smithson 71' (lower right), titled 'Forking Sprawl (SLATE PROJECT) For Germany' (upper center) ink and pencil on paper 11 x 8 1/2in. (27.9 x 21.6cm)
Bonhams
May. 10, 2012
ROBERT SMITHSON
Est: $30,000 - $40,000
1938 - 1973 BUSY, BUSY, BUSY tempera and paper collage on paper 21 3/4 by 16 in. 55.2 by 40.6 cm. Executed in 1961.
Sotheby's
May. 10, 2012
ROBERT SMITHSON
Est: $35,000 - $45,000
1938 - 1973 DISPENSATION OUT OF VIENNA signed, titled and dated 62 gouache, ink and paper collage on paper 20 by 26 1/2 in. 50.8 by 67.3 cm.
Sotheby's
Apr. 26, 2012
ROBERT SMITHSON, American (1938-1973), "Dull Earth", tempera and crayon on paper, signed upper right and dated 62., 9 1/2 x 18
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ROBERT SMITHSON American (1938-1973) "Dull Earth" tempera and crayon on paper, signed upper right and dated 62. 9 1/2 x 18 Provenance: Galleria George Lester, Rome, Italy; descended in the family to the present owner. Exhibitions: "Robert Smithson, The Early Work, 1959-1962", Diane Brown Gallery, New York, 1985.
Shannon's
Apr. 26, 2012
ROBERT SMITHSON, American (1938-1973), "Peter the Hermit", watercolor and marker, signed upper right and dated 1962., 10 1/2 x 5 1/2
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
ROBERT SMITHSON American (1938-1973) "Peter the Hermit" watercolor and marker, signed upper right and dated 1962. 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 Provenance: Galleria George Lester, Rome, Italy; descended in the family to the present owner.
Shannon's
Apr. 26, 2012
ROBERT SMITHSON, American (1938-1973), "The Serpent of Blood", oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 61-62, inscribed "The Ser...
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
ROBERT SMITHSON American (1938-1973) "The Serpent of Blood" oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 61-62, inscribed "The Serpent of Blood astonished by the Unicorn and the Arch fiend on the dragon throne, 1962", Inv/63/2022 on the reverse. 88 x 83 Provenance: Galleria George Lester, Rome, Italy; descended in the family to the present owner.
Shannon's
Nov. 09, 2011
Robert Smithson (1938-1973)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) Plasticscape signed, titled and dated '1964 R. Smithson PLASTICSCAPE' (on the reverse) colored plastic, mirror and aluminum mounted on panel 17½ x 8¼ x 2½ in. (44.4 x 20.9 x 6.3 cm.) Executed in 1964.
Christie's
May. 12, 2011
Robert Smithson (1938-1973)
Est: $150,000 - $200,000
Robert Smithson (1938-1973) Non-Site (South of Death Valley, Chalk Collected Somewhere between Riggs and Silver Lake on Route 127) signed, titled and dated 'South of Death Valley CHALK COLLECTED SOMEWHERE BETWEEN RIGGS AND SILVER LAKE ON ROUTE 127 Robert Smithson July 16 1968' (upper right) two elements: painted steel container with chalk; graphite and two gelatin silver prints on printed paper map container: 4 x 36 x 11 in. (10.1 x 91.4 x 27.9 cm.) map: 20 3/8 x 17 in. (51.7 x 43.1 cm.) Executed in 1968.
Christie's
May. 11, 2011
ROBERT SMITHSON
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
ROBERT SMITHSON 1938 - 1973 QUICKSAND titled on the reverse; dated Lower East Side Summer 1959 on the stretcher oil and collage on paperboard 28 1/2 by 22 1/2 in. 72.4 by 57.2 cm.
Sotheby's
Apr. 28, 2011
ROBERT SMITHSON, American (1938-1973), "Bronze Dog Over Compression", oil and collage on canvas, signed upper right and dated '62, t..
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
ROBERT SMITHSON American (1938-1973) "Bronze Dog Over Compression" oil and collage on canvas, signed upper right and dated '62, titled on the reverse. 82 x 36 Provenance: Property of a Non-Profit Organization, received as a gift from John and Kimiko Powers.
Shannon's