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Paul Henry, R.H.A., R.U.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Henry, R.H.A., R.U.A.
- Evening in the West of Ireland
- signed l.l.: PAUL HENRY
- oil on board
- 25.5 by 30.5cm., 10 by 12in.
Provenance
Chawner, Ardee, 31 October 1973, lot 352;
Cynthia O'Connor Gallery, Dublin;
Oriel Gallery, Dublin
Cynthia O'Connor Gallery, Dublin;
Oriel Gallery, Dublin
Exhibited
London, The Fine Art Society, In Connemara, Paintings by Paul Henry, 1934, no.8;
Dublin, Cynthia O'Connor Gallery, Irish Paintings for the 24th Irish Antique Dealers' Fair, 7 - 12 August 1989, no.19 (as Turf Stacks in the West of Ireland);
Dublin, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Paintings by Paul and Grace Henry, 26 November - 31 December 1991, no.69 (as Evening in the West)
Dublin, Cynthia O'Connor Gallery, Irish Paintings for the 24th Irish Antique Dealers' Fair, 7 - 12 August 1989, no.19 (as Turf Stacks in the West of Ireland);
Dublin, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Paintings by Paul and Grace Henry, 26 November - 31 December 1991, no.69 (as Evening in the West)
Literature
S. B. Kennedy, Paul Henry, London, 2007, no.700, illustrated p.242.
Condition
STRUCTURE
In generally good order.some minor peripheral paint loss to the extreme edge, lower right. Otherwise in a stable condition, and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are some tiny scattered flecks of retouching in places across the surface.
FRAME
In a Dutch style ebonised frame.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present work was executed circa 1928-1933 and is a similar composition to An Irish Bog (whereabouts unknown), no.606 in S. B. Kennedy's catalogue raisonné.