Steel, painted black
28 × 39 × 32 in. (71.1 × 99.1 × 81.3 cm), edition 6/6
Private collection
Smith and daughter, Chiara, with model for Throne, ca. 1966
Because of the association with the African work I thought first of making the piece in wood. This would have created a discontinuity of grains, if fabricated, or an exposure of end grain if cut from a single block. I then considered brass, but decided that if cast it would be too expensive; if built up, the seams would show, and this would reduce the solidity of the piece. I settled in favor of welded steel.
–Tony Smith, 1969
Steel, painted black
28 × 39 × 32 in. (71.1 × 99.1 × 81.3 cm), edition 1/6
Private collection
Steel, oiled finish
28 × 39 × 32 in. (71.1 × 99.1 × 81.3 cm), edition AP
Private collection
Acoustical tile and tape
28 × 29 × 32 in. (71.1 × 73.7 × 81.3 cm)