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Tony Smith — Mistake
Tony Smith

Mistake

"Mistake" by Tony Smith is a commanding cast bronze sculpture finished in a rich black patina, characteristic of the artist's bold exploration of geometric minimalism. The work's stark, angular form embodies Smith's signature approach to monumental abstraction, inviting viewers to consider the dynamic relationship between mass, space, and shadow. The deep black patina enhances the sculpture's imposing presence, lending it a sense of weight and permanence that anchors it powerfully in its environment.

Medium
cast bronze with black patina

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

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Tony Smith, Mistake

"Mistake" by Tony Smith is a commanding cast bronze sculpture finished in a rich black patina, characteristic of the artist's bold exploration of geometric minimalism. The work's stark, angular form embodies Smith's signature approach to monumental abstraction, inviting viewers to consider the dynamic relationship between mass, space, and shadow. The deep black patina enhances the sculpture's imposing presence, lending it a sense of weight and permanence that anchors it powerfully in its environment.

Medium
cast bronze with black patina
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Twentieth Century, Bronze Sculpture, Male Artist, Sculpture, Modernist Sculptor, Cast Bronze, Dark Tones, American Artist, Modern Sculptor, Geometric Abstraction, Three Dimensional Form, Abstract Sculpture, Monochromatic, Black Patina, Minimalism, Monumental Art

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Alex Capecelatro