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Lot 144 · Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale

Triptych

Richard Smith · acrylic on shaped canvas, in three parts

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Estimate
£15,000–£25,000 hammer ≈ $22,649–$37,749
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale, London · 26 November 2015
Dimensions
70 x 55 x 15 ¾ in. (177.8 x 139.7 x 40 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-4094915
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Richard Smith, Triptych. Christie's, 26 Nov 2015, lot 144. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4094915.

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From the same sale Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale · Nov 2015

LotArtistEstimateResult
Haycart in Ireland Laurence Stephen Lowry R.a. £10,000–£15,000
Four people Laurence Stephen Lowry R.a. £15,000–£20,000
A girl standing with hands clasped Laurence Stephen Lowry R.a. £15,000–£20,000
Two figures in long dresses, with two children Laurence Stephen Lowry R.a. £25,000–£35,000
A lighthouse with figures Laurence Stephen Lowry R.a. £8,000–£12,000
A Tanker Laurence Stephen Lowry R.a. £20,000–£30,000

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Richard Smith Three Crosses Phillips, Jul 2020
Richard Smith Another Place Sotheby's, Nov 2016
Richard Smith A Whole Year a half a day VIII Christie's, Jun 2017
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