Chris Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Chris Smith Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 02, 2025
§ CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY)
Est: £300 - £500
CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY) NO PAIN, NO GAIN (MUHAMMAD ALI) - 1971 Silver gelatin print, 5/50, printed later, signed and numbered in ink to margin the image 27cm x 39.5cm (10.5in x 15.5in) Galleria Charlick, London; where purchased by the current owner in 2001.
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 02, 2025
§ CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY)
Est: £300 - £500
CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY) MUHAMMAD ALI WITH BURT LANCASTER IN MIAMI BEACH - 1971 Silver gelatin print, signed in black ink to margin the image 28cm x 39cm (11in x 15.25in) Galleria Charlick, London; where purchased by the current owner in 2001.
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 02, 2025
§ CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY)
Est: £300 - £500
CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY) FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE - 1971 Silver gelatin print, 16/50, printed later, signed and numbered in black ink to margin the image 26.5cm x 39.5cm (10.5in x 15.5in) Galleria Charlick, London; where purchased by the current owner in 2001.
Lyon & Turnbull
Feb. 19, 2025
Chris Smith, Ali and the Beatles, 1964
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Chris Smith, British b.1937- Ali and the Beatles, 1964; photographic print on card bonded to an aluminium backing, signed and dated in marker pen and inscribed 'AP', sheet: 82.5 x 166.5 cm, (unframed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Jan. 22, 2025
§ CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY)
Est: £600 - £800
CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY) FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE, 1971 Silver gelatin print, 16/50, printed later, signed and numbered in black ink to margin the image 26.5cm x 39.5cm (10.5in x 15.5in) Galleria Charlick, London; where purchased by the current owner in 2001.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 22, 2025
§ CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY)
Est: £600 - £800
CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY) NO PAIN, NO GAIN (MUHAMMAD ALI), 1971 Silver gelatin print, 5/50, printed later, signed and numbered in ink to margin the image 27cm x 39.5cm (10.5in x 15.5in) Galleria Charlick, London;where purchased by the current owner in 2001.
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 22, 2025
§ CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY)
Est: £600 - £800
CHRIS SMITH (BRITISH CONTEMPORARY) MUHAMMAD ALI WITH BURT LANCASTER IN MIAMI BEACH, 1971 Silver gelatin print, signed in black ink to margin the image 28cm x 39cm (11in x 15.25in) Galleria Charlick, London; where purchased by the current owner in 2001.
Lyon & Turnbull
Nov. 21, 2024
Chris Smith, Ali and the Beatles, 1964
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Chris Smith, British b.1937- Ali and the Beatles, 1964; photographic print on card bonded to an aluminium backing, signed and dated in marker pen and inscribed 'AP', sheet: 82.5 x 166.5 cm, (unframed) (ARR)
Roseberys
Oct. 17, 2024
Ali & The Beatles
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Chris Smith b. 1937 Ali & The Beatles mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1964, printed in 2024.
Sotheby's
Oct. 17, 2024
On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier)
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Chris Smith b. 1937 On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier) mural-sized gelatin silver print, signed and editioned ‘49/50’ in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 51 by 71 in. (129.5 by 180.3 cm.) Executed in 1971, printed 2024.
Sotheby's
Oct. 29, 2023
Chris Smith Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Est: -
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & old working paint with some flaking & gunning wear, nice crazing on surface, tight age crack in neck, head is slightly loose, makers brand in lead weight on bottom, Ed deNavarre Collection, 14"L, est. 600 - 900
Auctioneers, Inc.
Oct. 05, 2023
'Ali & The Beatles'
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Chris Smith b. 1937 'Ali & The Beatles' mural-sized gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, framed, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '47/50' in ink on the photographer's label on the reverse, 1964, printed in 2022 image: 40 by 60 in. (101.6 by 152.4 cm.) frame: 49 by 69 in. (124.5 by 175.3 cm.)
Sotheby's
Apr. 15, 2023
Chris Smith Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy
Est: $100 - $10,000
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, old working paint that appears to have been taken down, some shot marks & gunning wear, light damage to underside of bill & edge of tail, branded CC on bottom, 17"L, est. 200 - 400
Auctioneers, Inc.
Apr. 05, 2023
CHRIS SMITH pour ROYAL DOULTON
Est: €150 - €300
CHRIS SMITH pour ROYAL DOULTON Vase en cristal De forme cylindrique, au décor dégagé à l'acide d'une chouette d'un côté, de feuilles de chêne et de glands de l'autre. Signé et daté 1979 sous la base. Dimensions : h. 25,5 cm Chris D. Smith, Royal Doulton Crystal, acid etched cylindrical vase with owl and oakleaf-acorn decoration. Signed and dated 1979.
Accademia Fine Art
Apr. 05, 2023
CHRIS SMITH pour ROYAL DOULTON
Est: €150 - €300
CHRIS SMITH pour ROYAL DOULTON Vase en cristal Au décor rubis dégagé à l'acide sur fond opaque, d'une chouette d'un côté et de feuillage de l'autre. Signé et daté 1979 sous la base. Dimensions : h. 25,5 cm Chris D. Smith, Royal Doulton Crystal, acid etched vase in ruby opaque glass, with owl, birds and leaf décor. Signed and dated 1979.
Accademia Fine Art
Mar. 30, 2023
† Chris Smith (b.1937), ‘No Pain/No Gain’, Muhammad Ali, 1971, gelatin silver print (printed later), signed to lower right corner, 27.5 cm x 38.5 cm in a mount (unframed).
Est: £600 - £800
† Chris Smith (b.1937), ‘No Pain/No Gain’, Muhammad Ali, 1971, gelatin silver print (printed later), signed to lower right corner, 27.5 cm x 38.5 cm in a mount (unframed).
Dawsons Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2023
Chris D. Smith, Upavon 1940; Honolulu 1942; ICBAF 1944 (three works)
Est: $200 - $300
Chris D. Smith Upavon 1940; Honolulu 1942; ICBAF 1944 (three works) 1975 screenprint in colors sheet: 35.5 h x 35 w in (90 x 89 cm) image: 32.25 h x 32.125 w in (82 x 82 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge of each example '75/145 Upavon 1940 CW Smith 75', '38/145 Honolulu 1942 CW Smith 75' and '51/145 ICBAF 1944 CW Smith 75'. These works are number 75, 38, and 51 from editions of 145. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2022
Chris Smith Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Est: -
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, strong original paint, a few shot marks, age crack through neck, overall nice example, 14.5"L, est. 600 - 900
Auctioneers, Inc.
Oct. 01, 2022
Chris Smith Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Est: -
Algonac, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, combination of original & working paint with gunning wear, some age cracks in neck, 15"L, est. 200 - 400
Auctioneers, Inc.
Sep. 23, 2022
Ali and The Beatles
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
Chris Smith b.1937 Ali and The Beatles mural-sized gelatin silver print, dry-mounted to board, signed and editioned '16/20' in ink on the image, framed, 1964, printed later image: 122 by 226 cm (48 by 89 in.) frame: 137.2 by 240.6 cm (54 by 94¾ in.) Bid on Sotheby's
Sotheby's
May. 27, 2021
CHRIS SMITH (1937- ) Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee, taken at the 5th Street Gym, Miami, as Ali prepares for his first fight
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
CHRIS SMITH (1937- ) Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee, taken at the 5th Street Gym, Miami, as Ali prepares for his first fight with Joe Frazier. Silver print, the image measuring approximately 16x23 1/2 inches (40.6x59.7 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, with Smith's signature and edition notation 1/25, in ink, on the overmat; framed. 1971; printed later
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 21, 2021
CHRIS SMITH "YABA" WATERCOLOR ON PAPER
Est: -
Vintage 1962 Chris Smith "Yaba" Watercolor on Paper. The paper has been mounted to a board. Artist signed and dated 1962 on the lower right corner. Artist: Chris Smith Title: "Yaba" Medium: Watercolor on Paper Circa/Year: 1962 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Right Site Measurement: 17.5 x 23in Keywords: Seascape, Beach, Ocean Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1209
Bradford's
Oct. 28, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £1,280 - £1,440
Chris Smith b.1937 NO PAIN, NO GAIN, 1971, silver gelatin print, printed later, image size, 609mm x 508mm, signed and editioned /25 recto Muhammed Ali training at his 5th Street Gym, Miami, before his first bout with Joe Frazier
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 28, 2020
Chris Smith b.1936
Est: £480 - £640
Chris Smith b.1936 MUG SHOT, 1971, digital c-type print, printed later, image size, 609 x 508mm, signed verso
Chiswick Auctions
Oct. 28, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £1,280 - £1,440
Chris Smith b.1937 READY FOR THE RING, 1974, silver gelaton print, printed later, image size, 590mm x 400mm, sheet size, 740mm x 545mm, dry-mounted to board, signed and numbered 2/25 recto in black pen, framed
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £800 - £1,200
Chris Smith b.1937 ALLAN WELLS, MOSCOW OLYMPICS, 1980, silver gelatin print, printed later, 762mm x 508mm, signed recto, framed
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £300 - £500
Chris Smith b.1937 STEEPLECHASE, 1976, Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Racecourse, digital c-type print printed later, image size 406mm x 304mm
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1936
Est: £600 - £800
Chris Smith b.1936 MUG SHOT, 1971, digital c-type print, printed later, image size, 609mm x 508mm, signed verso
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £300 - £500
Chris Smith b.1937 SPRING CUP, NEWBURY, 1976, digital c-type print, image size, 406mm x 304mm, signed verso
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £300 - £500
Chris Smith b.1937 AYRTON SENNA, 1991, Silverstone Grand Prix Qualifying, digital c-type print, image size, 406mm x 304mm, signed verso
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £1,600 - £1,800
Chris Smith b.1937 NO PAIN, NO GAIN, 1971, silver gelatin print, printed later, image size, 609mm x 508mm, signed and editioned /25 recto Muhammed Ali training at his 5th Street Gym, Miami, before his first bout with Joe Frazier
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 29, 2020
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £1,600 - £1,800
Chris Smith b.1937 READY FOR THE RING, 1974, Gelatin silver print, printed later, image size, 590mm x 400mm, sheet size 740mm x 545mm, dry-mounted to board, signed and numbered 2/25 recto in black pen, framed
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 14, 2019
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Chris Smith b.1937 ALI VERSUS THE BEATLES, 1964, chromaluxe print, printed later, image size 1016mm x 762mm, 1 of 2 unique artist proofs in this format, framed and signed by the photographer on the verso, the other of these prints resides in Muhammed Ali's hometown - Louisville Kentucky
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 14, 2019
Chris Smith b.1937
Est: £1,600 - £1,800
Chris Smith b.1937 READY FOR THE RING, 1974, Gelatin silver print, printed later, image size, 590mm x 400mm, sheet size 740mm x 545mm, dry-mounted to board, signed and numbered 2/20 recto in black pen, framed
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 14, 2019
Chris Smith (b.1937)
Est: £800 - £1,200
Chris Smith (b.1937) SAILING BOATS, 1981, The Fleet heading for The Needles during the Round The Island race, Isle of Wight 1981, silver gelatin print, printed later, image size, 753mm x 495mm , sheet size, 960mm x 700mm, dry mounted onto board, signed recto
Chiswick Auctions
May. 16, 2019
Chris Smith (b.1937)
Est: £1,800 - £2,200
Chris Smith (b.1937) AYRTON SENNA, 1991, Silverstone Grand Prix Qualifying, image size approx 750mm x 400mm, paper size 970mm x 600mm, printed later, signed recto, the first print from an edition of 25, framed and archivally glazed On 1st May 1994, Aryton Senna died in his Formula 1 car at the San Marino Grand Prix. Senna was a Brazilian racing driver who won Formula One world championships for McLaren in 1988, 1990 and 1991, and is widely regarded as the greatest Formula One driver of all time. This pensive image of Senna was captured at the Silverstone Grand Prix during Practice and has never before been offered at auction.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 16, 2019
Chris Smith (b.1937)
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Chris Smith (b.1937) STEEPLECHASE, 1976, Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Racecourse, silver print, printed later, image size 600mm x 400mm , editioned, 1/ 25 and signed by photographer recto, framed and glazed
Chiswick Auctions
May. 16, 2019
Chris Smith (b.1937)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Chris Smith (b.1937) ALI FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, 1971, silver print, printed later, image size 609mm x 406mm, number 3/25, framed and signed by photographer recto Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee' was the famous slogan Ali used to chant with his cornerman Bundini Brown. Taken in 1971 at the famous 5th Street Gym in Miami, this portrait shows Ali as he was prepared for his first of three fights with Joe Frazier (Smokin Joe) by his great trainer Angelo Dundee. Billed as the Fight of the Century, it took place at Madison Square Garden in New York. The final line of the slogan was appropriate 'RUMBLE, YOUNG MAN, RUMBLE'
Chiswick Auctions
May. 16, 2019
Chris Smith (b.1937)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Chris Smith (b.1937) ALI VERSUS THE BEATLES, 1964, chromaluxe print, printed later, image size 1016mm x 762mm, 1 of 2 unique artist proofs in this format, framed and signed by the photographer on the verso, the other of these prints resides in Muhammed Ali's hometown - Louisville Kentucky
Chiswick Auctions
Feb. 21, 2019
CHRIS SMITH (1937- ) Ready for the Ring, Ali tapes his hands before a training session at his training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania,
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
CHRIS SMITH (1937- ) Ready for the Ring, Ali tapes his hands before a training session at his training camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, where he was preparing for his second fight with Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden. Silver print, the image measuring approximately 23 1/2x16 inches (59.7x40.6 cm.), the sheet slighty larger, with Smith's signature and edition notation 2/25, in ink, on the overmat; framed. 1974; printed later
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 21, 2019
CHRIS SMITH (1937- ) Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee, taken at the 5th Street Gym, Miami, as Ali prepares for his first fight
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
CHRIS SMITH (1937- ) Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee, taken at the 5th Street Gym, Miami, as Ali prepares for his first fight with Joe Frazier. Silver print, the image measuring approximately 16x23 1/2 inches (40.6x59.7 cm.), the sheet slighty larger, with Smith's signature and edition notation 1/25, in ink, on the overmat; framed. 1971; printed later
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 03, 2018
CHRIS SMITH | Ready for the Ring, Deer Lake, Pennsylvania (Wrapping Up)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/20' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1974, printed later
Sotheby's
Oct. 03, 2018
CHRIS SMITH | On the Heavy Bag (Muhammad Ali Training at the 5th Street Gym, Before his First Fight with Joe Frazier)
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/20' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later
Sotheby's
Sep. 18, 2018
CHRIS SMITH | Ali and The Beatles, 1964
Est: £10,000 - £15,000
Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 1/20 in black pen in the lower margin.
Sotheby's
Apr. 10, 2018
CHRIS SMITH | Muhammad Ali - 5th Street Gym
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/25' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later
Sotheby's
Apr. 10, 2018
CHRIS SMITH | Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
mural-sized, signed and editioned '1/25' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, framed, 1971, printed later
Sotheby's
Sep. 13, 2017
CHRIS SMITH | Ali Versus The Beatles, 1964
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Silver print, printed later, dry-mounted to board. Signed and numbered 22/50 in black felt tip pen in the lower margin
Sotheby's
Oct. 20, 2016
Chris Smith (b.1937) - Muhammad Ali, 1971
Est: £1,200 - £1,500
Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed and editioned 29/50 in black ink in the margin, 27.7 x 41cm (10 7/8 x 16 1/4in)
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