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Joshua Smith

Australian · 1905–1995 · Painter

Joshua Smith was an Australian artist who won the Archibald Prize in 1944 with his portrait of Hon Sol Rosevear, MP, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, but is… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Joshua Smith, Poppies (circa 1930), 1930, oil on canvas on composition boardPoppies (circa 1930)Smith & Singer · A$17,080≈ $12,546≈ £8,686≈ €11,029Sign up to see
  2. Joshua Smith, Self Portrait, 1951, Oil on Canvas on BoardSelf PortraitDavidson Auctions · A$4,250≈ $3,048≈ £2,270≈ €2,617Sign up to see
  3. Joshua Smith, Gallery Attendant McSweeney, 1963, Oil on BoardGallery Attendant McSweeneyDavidson Auctions · A$1,800≈ $1,130≈ £875≈ €1,044Sign up to see

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  1. Joshua Smith, Concentration [Louisa Smith, the artist's mother], c.1980, Conte
    Concentration [Louisa Smith, the artist's mother], c.1980
    Drawing
    33.5x26cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 360
    A$80≈ $53≈ £39≈ €45HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Joshua Smith, Male Portrait, 1968, Pencil
    Male Portrait, 1968
    Drawing
    50x35cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 366
    A$50≈ $33≈ £24≈ €28HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$60–100View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Joshua Smith, (3), 3 Drawings of Florence Broadhurst: 'Florence at Work (2)' pencil (30x21cm); 'Florence Broadhurst - Pensive,' pencil (14x11.5cm); 'Florence in Flowing Line,' pen (40.5x29cm)
    (3)
    Drawing
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 368
    A$150≈ $99≈ £73≈ €84HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Joshua Smith, (2), 'Mother and Notes,' c.1940s, pen & ink (23.5x18cm); and 'Engrossed,' c.1990, pencil (27x26.5cm), unsigned but with title labels verso
    (2)
    Drawing
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 369
    A$120≈ $79≈ £58≈ €67HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$120–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Joshua Smith, James and Louisa Smith (the artist's parents), c.1944, Charcoal
    James and Louisa Smith (the artist's parents), c.1944
    Drawing
    18x22cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 71
    A$325≈ $204≈ £158≈ €189HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Joshua Smith, Father Seated, c.1940, Pen & Ink
    Father Seated, c.1940
    Drawing
    30x15cm (irregular)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 72
    A$120≈ $75≈ £58≈ €70HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$80–150View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Joshua Smith, Dave Hartwell at the Easel, c.1964, Conte Crayon
    Dave Hartwell at the Easel, c.1964
    Drawing
    51x44cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 80
    A$200≈ $126≈ £97≈ €116HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$120–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  8. Joshua Smith, Profile Portrait - Florence Broadhurst, 1968, Conte
    Profile Portrait - Florence Broadhurst, 1968
    Drawing
    57x39cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 86
    A$400≈ $251≈ £194≈ €232HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$150–300View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  9. Joshua Smith, (2), Pencil (2)
    (2)
    Drawing
    49x30.5cm (largest)
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 87
    A$150≈ $94≈ £73≈ €87HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$200–400View at Davidson Auctions ↗

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