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Constellation black and orange by Leon Polk Smith, 1972, acrylic on canvas, in 2 parts, sold May 2025© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Constellation black and orange

Leon Polk Smith (American, 1906–1996) · 1972

$78,740 price realized incl. premium

≈ £59,087≈ €70,216

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Medium
Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on canvas, in 2 parts”
Support
Canvas
Signed / inscribed
Signed, titled, inscribed and dated "LEON POLK SMITH CONSTEL. BLACK-ORANGE 2 SQUARES NO. 11 1972 PART 1" on the reverse of the upper element; signed with the ar · Leon Polk Smith signature
Category
Acrylic paintings
Dimensions
54 1/8 x 35 1/2 in. (137.5 x 90.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010425)
Date
May 14, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
170
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £30,017 – £45,025) (≈ €35,670 – €53,505)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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