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LOUIS LE BROCQUY, H.R.H.A. | Cúchulainn
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis le Brocquy
- Cúchulainn
- signed and dated l.r.: LE BROCQUY 98
- watercolour with collage
- 61 by 46cm., 24 by 18in.
Provenance
Taylor Galleries, Dublin, where purchased by the present owner in 1998
Exhibited
Dublin, Taylor Galleries, Human Images: Early and Recent Works on Paper, 1998
Condition
The sheet appears sound, cockles slightly. Appears in very good condition overall. Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of frame.
"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."
"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 legend of the Irish mythological hero Cúchulainn was to occupy stages of le Brocquy's career in various forms, from ink illustrations, tapestries and as in the present work, watercolour. In line with le Brocquy's treatment of the human figure in other works, he has an ethereal presence. Emerging from the white paper, with collage skilfully used to represent his shield, Cúchulainn's transient nature subtly examines the mythology itself.