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Spitball by Tony Smith, 1970, black granite, offered Jul 2020© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Spitball

Tony Smith (British, 1912–1980) · 1970

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £39,971 – £55,960) (≈ €44,303 – €62,024)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
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As published: “black granite”
Category
Other
Dimensions
12 x 14 x 14 in. (30.5 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
20th c. & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session (NY010420)
Date
July 2, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
114
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £39,971 – £55,960) (≈ €44,303 – €62,024)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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