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b. 1954 -

Born 1954 in Soisson-la-Montagne, Haiti. A founding member of the Saint-Soleil group of artists, championed by Andre Malraux, Smith began to paint in 1972. With the recent passing of Prospere Pierre-Louis, Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Dieseul Paul, Tiga and Stivenson Magloire, he is one of the last surviving members of this innovative group. His work is published in Haiti: Art Naif, Art Vodou (1988), Where Art is Joy (Rodman, 1988), and Dialogue du Réel et de l’Imaginaire (1990).

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  • Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Horned Loa w/ Bird Spirit, 1985
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Horned Loa w/ Bird Spirit, 1985

    Est: $500 - $700

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Horned Loa with Bird Spirit, dated 1985, oil on masonite, 30'' x 23.75''/ 76 x 60 cm. Framed: 30.75'' x 24.75''/ 78 x 63 cm. Denis Smith is one of the founding members who formed the Cinq Soleil movement (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Proper Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil and Dieuselu Paul.

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Loas, Dated 1983
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Loas, Dated 1983

    Est: $300 - $500

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Loas, dated 1983, oil on canvas, 24'' x 18''/ 61 x 46 cm. Framed: 25'' x 19''/ 64 x 48 cm. Denis Smith is one of the founding members who formed the Cinq Soleil movement (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Proper Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil and Dieuseul Paul.

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Two Lwa, Dated 1982
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Two Lwa, Dated 1982

    Est: $300 - $500

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Two Lwa, dated 1983, oil on masonite, 24'' x 20''/ 61 x 51 cm. Framed: 25.25'' x 21.25''/ 64 x 54 cm. Denis Smith is one of the founding members who formed the Cinq Soleil movement (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prospere Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil and Dieuseul Paul.

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Possession, Dated 1981
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Possession, Dated 1981

    Est: $500 - $700

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Possession, dated 1981, oil on masonite, 29.5'' x 23.5''/ 75 x 60 cm. Framed: 36.5'' x 30.5''/ 93 x 77 cm. Denis Smith is one of the founding members who formed the Cinq Soleil movement (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prospere Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil and Dieuseul Paul.

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Loa with Birds, Dated 1981
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Haiti) Loa with Birds, Dated 1981

    Est: $150 - $300

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Loa with Birds, dated 1981, oil on masonite, 23.25'' x 18.75''/ 59 x 48 cm. Framed: 24'' x 19.5''/ 61 x 50 cm. Denis Smith is one of the founding members who formed the Cinq Soleil movement (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prospere Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil and Dieuseul Paul.

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith b.1954 Haitian Surrealist Painting
    Feb. 01, 2024

    Denis Smith b.1954 Haitian Surrealist Painting

    Est: $100 - $1,000

    Denis Smith (Haitian, born 1954). An original painting on board. A figural folk art group painted with details in the style of the Saint Soleil School, depicting a snake-like figure with face, representing a Vodou Loa spirit, surrounded by other forms. Artist signed and dated 1987 to lower right. Presented in a fitted wood frame. Work Size: 23.75 x 17.75 in. Dimensions: 24.5 X 18.5 X 1 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear. Frame with mild to moderate storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $95 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

    Hill Auction Gallery
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, B.1954) 2 Works
    May. 31, 2022

    Denis Smith (Haitian, B.1954) 2 Works

    Est: $400 - $800

    Denis Smith (Haitian, B.1954) 2 Works Oil paintings on board, signed and dated '88 and '89. Framed. Each size: 30'' x 24'', 76 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, B.1954)
    May. 31, 2022

    Denis Smith (Haitian, B.1954)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Denis Smith (Haitian, B.1954) 3 Works. Oil paintings on canvas and board, signed and dated '88, '88 and '90. Framed. Size; ranging from 24'' x 24'', (61 x 61 cm) to 32'' x 24'', 81 x 61 cm (board)

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, born 1954) Six Works: Portraits 32 x 24in; the rest 24 x 24in (Painted in 1988, 1989, and 1990, respectively.)
    Jan. 25, 2022

    Denis Smith (Haitian, born 1954) Six Works: Portraits 32 x 24in; the rest 24 x 24in (Painted in 1988, 1989, and 1990, respectively.)

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Denis Smith (Haitian, born 1954) Six Works: Portraits each signed 'Denis' and dated '88', '89' or 90' (lower right), respectively five acrylic on Masonite; one acrylic on canvas 32 x 24in; the rest 24 x 24in Painted in 1988, 1989, and 1990, respectively. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • DENIS SMITH, HAITIAN (B. 1954) O/B
    Sep. 14, 2021

    DENIS SMITH, HAITIAN (B. 1954) O/B

    Est: $400 - $600

    Signed and dated '88 lower right. Dimensions: (Frame) H 26.75" x W 26.5", (Sight) H 23.75" x W 23.75" Condition: Light wear to frame including a slight joint separation upper left. Areas with some stray marks.

    Westport Auction
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954) Untitled, acrylic painting on board. Unframed. Size: 30'' x 24'', 76 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954) "La Reine Isabelle et at Christophe Colomb," 1987, acrylic on board, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 30'' x 24'', 76 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) Untitled, 1991, oil on board, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 32'' x 24'', 81 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) "Reine," 1988, acrylic painting on board, singed and dated. Unframed. Size: 29.75'' x 23.75'', 76 x 60 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) "Cinq Visages" 1988, acrylic painting on board, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 32'' x 23.75'', 81 x 60 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)
    Nov. 23, 2020

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954) "Reine" 1988, acrylic painting on board, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 30'' x 24'', 76 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)
    Nov. 23, 2020

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954) "4 Visages et 2 Oiseaux" acrylic painting on board, signed. Unframed. Size: 30'' x 24'', 76 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)
    Nov. 23, 2020

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954) Untitled, 1989, acrylic on board, signed and dated. Unfamed. Size: 30'' x 24'', 76 x 61 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) Untitled, 1990, oil painting on board, signed and dated. Unframed. Size: 31.5'' x 24.75'', 80 x 63 cm (board).

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954)

    Est: $400 - $800

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b.1954) "Tarot," acrylic on board, signed and dated: 1988. Unrfamed. Size: 24'' x 24'', 61 x 61 cm.

    Material Culture
  • Denis Smith (Haitian) Loa Transforming, St. Soleil, Haiti
    Dec. 14, 2017

    Denis Smith (Haitian) Loa Transforming, St. Soleil, Haiti

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Loa Transformation with Animals, Oil on masonite, 23 3/4 x 18 in. Framed 24 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Denis Smith is one of 5 early members to form the Cinq Soleil (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prosper Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil, Dieuseul.

    ZQ Art & Auction
  • Denis Smith (Haitian) Snake Spirit, St. Soleil, Haiti
    Dec. 14, 2017

    Denis Smith (Haitian) Snake Spirit, St. Soleil, Haiti

    Est: $500 - $700

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Culeve Coeur, circa 1987, Oil on masonite, 30 1/8 x 23 3/4 in. Framed 38 x 31 3/4 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Denis Smith is one of 5 early members to form the Cinq Soleil (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prosper Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil, Dieuseul.

    ZQ Art & Auction
  • Denis Smith (Haitian) Two Loa Faces, St. Soleil, Haiti
    Dec. 14, 2017

    Denis Smith (Haitian) Two Loa Faces, St. Soleil, Haiti

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Two Loa's w. Erzulie Veve, circa '83, Oil on masonite, 24 x 20 in. Framed 31 x 27 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Denis Smith is one of 5 early members to form the Cinq Soleil (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prosper Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil, Dieuseul.

    ZQ Art & Auction
  • Denis Smith (Haitian) Loa & Spirits, St. Soleil, Haiti
    Dec. 14, 2017

    Denis Smith (Haitian) Loa & Spirits, St. Soleil, Haiti

    Est: $600 - $800

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954) Loa with White Spirits, dated '87, Oil on masonite, 30 1/4 x 24 in. Framed 37 x 31 in. Provenance: Dr. Bob Brictson Estate Lot Essay: Denis Smith is one of 5 early members to form the Cinq Soleil (Five Suns): along with Louisiane Saint Fleurant, Prosper Pierre-Louis, Levoy Exil, Dieuseul.

    ZQ Art & Auction
  • DENIS SMITH HAITIAN SELF TAUGHT OUTSIDER PAINTING
    Dec. 14, 2017

    DENIS SMITH HAITIAN SELF TAUGHT OUTSIDER PAINTING

    Est: $150 - $400

    By self-taught Haitian artist, Denis Smith (b. 1954). Painting on board, signed and dated lower right. Marked on reverse, "89-80" and "30-10". Measures 24" by 24". In very good condition.

    Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
  • ƒ Denis Smith (né en 1954)Marassa
    Oct. 19, 2017

    ƒ Denis Smith (né en 1954)Marassa

    Est: €1,500 - €2,500

    ƒ Denis Smith (né en 1954) Marassa Acrylique sur isorel 58 x 43 cm

    Piasa
  • Denis Smith Haitian Three Loas, c.1990, Self Taught, Folk, Outsider Art Painting
    Jul. 15, 2017

    Denis Smith Haitian Three Loas, c.1990, Self Taught, Folk, Outsider Art Painting

    Est: $400 - $600

    Denis Smith (Haitian/Soisson-la-Montagne, b. 1954), Three Loas, dated '90, Oil on masonite, 24" x 24" unframed. Lot Essay: Denis Smith is a founding member of the Saint-Soleil group of artists.

    ZQ Art & Auction
  • Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) Regal Spirit, 1990
    May. 15, 2017

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) Regal Spirit, 1990

    Est: $200 - $300

    Denis Smith (Haitian, b. 1954) Regal Spirit, 1990, Saint-Soleil School painting on board, signed and dated. Framed. Size: 23.75'' x 23.75'', 60 x 60 cm (sight); 26.5'' x 26.5'', 67 x 67 cm (frame).

    Material Culture
  • LOT OF (2) DENIS SMITH (20TH CENTURY), PAINTINGS
    Nov. 20, 2016

    LOT OF (2) DENIS SMITH (20TH CENTURY), PAINTINGS

    Est: $250 - $450

    Haitian works of art Overall- 26" x 32", 24" x 32"

    Robert Slawinski Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Denis Smith, acrylic on masonite, Woman with Dove, very simplified, portrait of a woman with dove, patterned blue and pink backgroun...
    Aug. 15, 2011

    Denis Smith, acrylic on masonite, Woman with Dove, very simplified, portrait of a woman with dove, patterned blue and pink backgroun...

    Est: $300 - $500

    Denis Smith, acrylic on masonite, Woman with Dove, very simplified, portrait of a woman with dove, patterned blue and pink background, pink frame, ss: 23 1/2" h. x 32" w.

    Winter Associates, Inc.
  • Denis Smith Haitian (Contemporary) Oil on Board
    Mar. 19, 2009

    Denis Smith Haitian (Contemporary) Oil on Board

    Est: $300 - $500

    Denis Smith Haitian (Contemporary) Oil on Board "Untitled" Signed Denis and Dated 1986 Mid-Lower Left. Good to Very Good Condition. 1985 Book Entitled "Peintures et dessins Vaudod d'Haiti" with Color Illustration by this Artist to be included with the Painting. Frame Measures 15-1/4 Inches by 12-7/8 Inches. Shipping $40.00

    Kodner Galleries
  • DENIS SMITH (Haitian, 20th century). FACES IN THE LEAVES, signed and dated '83 lower left. Acrylic on masonite.
    Jun. 21, 2008

    DENIS SMITH (Haitian, 20th century). FACES IN THE LEAVES, signed and dated '83 lower left. Acrylic on masonite.

    Est: $400 - $600

    DENIS SMITH (Haitian, 20th century). FACES IN THE LEAVES, signed and dated '83 lower left. Acrylic on masonite - Framed, 24 in. x 18 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon
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