Lot 16: Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980) - Spitball, 1961

Tony Smith (American, 1912-1980)
Spitball, 1961 incised 'Tony Smith '61 19/50' (on the underside)black marble12 x 14 x 14 1/4 in.30.5 x 35.6 x 36.2 cm.This work was conceived in 1961, was executed in 1970, and is number nineteen from an edition of fifty.
Provenance: Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitPrivate Collection, California (acquired directly from the above circa 1970)Thence by descent to the present owner