Richard Smith Gouaches: Value & Auction Prices

1931–2016

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Of the 4 lots by Richard Smith (gouaches) recorded at auction between 2016 and 2023, 4 found a buyer (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $1.5kSign up free to see and $1.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $1.8kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is The Clown [a], 1977, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2023 for $1.9kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Woolley & Wallis (1), Capsule Auctions (1) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

£1,512≈ $1,888≈ €1,710Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumThe Clown [a], 1977Lyon & Turnbull4auction results2016–2023years recorded100%sold$1.8kSign up free to seemedian price

Richard Smith gouaches prices at a glance

Auction results
4 2016–2023
Price range
$813–$1.9kSign up free to see
Median price
$1.8kSign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$1.9kSign up free to see Apr 2023, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$1.9kSign up free to see 2023, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: The Clown [a], 1977 · Untitled (Abstract Composition) · Project for a summer sculptureSigned and dated…

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Richard Smith gouaches: key figures

Auction results
4
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2016–2023
Median price
$1.8kSign up free to see
Record price
$1.9kSign up free to see The Clown [a], 1977, Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 2023

Top auction houses: Woolley & Wallis (1), Capsule Auctions (1), Lyon & Turnbull (1)

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  1. The Clown [a], 1977 by Richard Smith, gouache and pencil on stapled paper, sold Apr 2023
    The Clown [a], 1977
    Gouache · Paper
    66.5cm x 55 cm (26 1/4in x 21 5/8in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 43
    £1,512≈ $1,888≈ €1,710Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Untitled (Abstract Composition) by Richard Smith, 1976, gouache and charcoal on Arches paper, sold Sep 2022
    Untitled (Abstract Composition), 1976
    Gouache · Paper
    sheet: 22 x 22 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 4
    $813≈ £718≈ €823Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  3. Project for a summer sculptureSigned and dated ~65Gouache over by Richard Smith, Gouache over pencil, sold Jun 2019
    Project for a summer sculptureSigned and dated ~65Gouache over
    Gouache
    43 x 35.25cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 256
    £1,400≈ $1,778≈ €1,580HammerSign up free to seeView at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  4. Appia 6 by Richard Smith, 1970, Gouache, colored pencil, graphite and collage, on cut paper, sold Oct 2016
    Appia 6, 1970
    Gouache · Paper
    23 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (59.1 x 77.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 239
    $1,875≈ £1,536≈ €1,716Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗

Questions about Richard Smith gouaches

How much is a Richard Smith gouache worth?

Richard Smith gouaches in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $813 and $1,888, with a median of $1,827 across 4 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Richard Smith gouache sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $1,888 for “The Clown [a], 1977”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in April 2023.

How much do Richard Smith gouaches sell for?

Over the whole record (2016–2023) the median is $1,827.

Where are Richard Smith gouaches sold?

Most of the 4 recorded results come from Woolley & Wallis (1), Capsule Auctions (1), Lyon & Turnbull (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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