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Richard Smith, The Clown [a], 1977, gouache and pencil on stapled paper© Lyon & Turnbull — view on Lyon & Turnbull website ↗

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The Clown [a], 1977

Richard Smith (British, 1931–2016)

£1,512 price realized incl. premium

≈ $1,888≈ €1,710

Hammer £1,200 · with buyer’s premium £1,512

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Medium
Gouache · Works on paper all gouache results →
As published: “gouache and pencil on stapled paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated in pencil · Richard Smith signature
Category
Gouaches
Dimensions
66.5cm x 55 cm (26 1/4in x 21 5/8in)
Auction house
Lyon & Turnbull
Sale
Avant Garde (743)
Date
April 27, 2023
Lot
43
Estimate
£800 – £1,200 (≈ $999 – $1,498) (≈ €905 – €1,357)
Source
Auction house lyonandturnbull.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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