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Spitball

Tony Smith (British, 1912–1980) · 1961

$51,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ £38,450≈ €44,487

Hammer $40,000 · with buyer’s premium $51,600

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Medium
Other · Other all other results →
As published: “granite”
Edition
5/50
Signed / inscribed
Incised with the artist's signature, number and date "Tony Smith '61 5/50" on the underside
Category
Other
Dimensions
12 1/8 x 15 x 14 1/2 in. (30.8 x 38.1 x 36.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art: Morning Session (NY010426)
Date
May 21, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
216
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £14,903 – £22,355) (≈ €17,243 – €25,864)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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