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Mistake by Tony Smith, 1963-1998, cast bronze with black patina, sold May 2016© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Mistake

Tony Smith (British, 1912–1980) · 1963-1998

$47,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £32,888≈ €41,758

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Medium
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As published: “cast bronze with black patina”
Edition
2/9
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
12 x 12 x 8 in. (30.5 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010416)
Date
May 10, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
186
Estimate
$25,000 – $35,000 (≈ £17,309 – £24,233) (≈ €21,978 – €30,769)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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