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DANIEL O'NEILL | Maureen
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Daniel O'Neill
- Maureen
- oil on board
- 61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.
Provenance
Tom Caldwell Gallery, Belfast;
Adam's, Dublin, 27 May 1998, lot 55, where purchased by the previous owner and thence by descent
Adam's, Dublin, 27 May 1998, lot 55, where purchased by the previous owner and thence by descent
Condition
The board appears sound, some occasional and minor frame abrasions along the edges, otherwise the work in good overall condition. Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching. Held in a wooden and canvas inset 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
This enigmatic portrait depicts Daniel O’Neill’s partner Maureen (the couple never married but Maureen changed her name to O'Neill by deed in the 1960s when they moved to London). Although O'Neill received no academic training, the painting echoes Old Master portraiture in the precise, focused pose, the low, receding landscape and air of stillness. His career as a whole forms a unique reflection on the themes of birth, death and love, imbued with a strong sense of mystery.