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David Smith — Easter Greets Thee
David Smith

Easter Greets Thee

An early work by sculptor David Smith inscribed with a handwritten note by Dorothy Dehner, the artist's wife. This rare piece provides insight into the artist's creative process and personal life.

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A rare early work, inscribed 'Isn't this wild? But clever I think & it doesn't mean that he isn't a 'nice boy'' in pencil by Dorothy Dehner (the artist's wife), unframed.

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MODERNISM: Editions & Works on Paper

October 21, 2025

Lot 49

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David Smith, Easter Greets Thee

An early work by sculptor David Smith inscribed with a handwritten note by Dorothy Dehner, the artist's wife. This rare piece provides insight into the artist's creative process and personal life.

Medium
A rare early work, inscribed 'Isn't this wild? But clever I think & it doesn't mean that he isn't a 'nice boy'' in pencil by Dorothy Dehner (the artist's wife), unframed.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Dorothy Dehner, Sculpture, Early Work, Modernism, David Smith, American Art, Abstract, Artist's Wife

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