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    MIRO’S COURTISAN GROTESQUE THE TOP LOT AT WHYTE’S

    Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
    LE COURTISAN GROTESQUE (NO. 6) by Joan Miró

    LE COURTISAN GROTESQUE (NO. 6) by Joan Miró

    Sir John Lavery - LADY IN GREEN (MRS. CARA H)

    Sir John Lavery – LADY IN GREEN (MRS. CARA H)

    Le Courtisan Grotesque, a 1965 watercolour, gouache, ink, pastel and pencil on paper by Joan Miro was the top lot at Whyte’s sale in Dublin on Monday.  Signed and numbered (6) on the lower right it sold for 68,000.  Sir John Lavery’s Lady in Green (Mrs. Cara H) sold for 30,000 and Andy Warhol’s Double Daisy made 27,000.  An oil on board by Dan O’Neill, Studio Interior, made 29,000 in an auction which saw strong results for both contemporary and traditional works.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 22, 2014).

    FINEST VAN GOGH STILL LIFE ON THE MARKET IN DECADES

    Monday, September 29th, 2014
    Vincent van Gogh - Still Life with Daisies and Poppies.

    Vincent van Gogh – Still Life with Daisies and Poppies.

    A Still Life by Van Gogh, the finest to appear at auction in decades, will come up at Sotheby’s evening sale of Impressionist & Modern Art in New York on November 4. Vincent van Gogh’s Still Life, Vase with Daisies and Poppies was painted at the home of Dr. Paul Gachet just weeks before the end of Van Gogh’s life. The artist uses the richly-colored bouquet of wildflowers to convey his psychological state at the time – a hallmark of the Expressionist icon. The resulting composition teems with the intense energy, emotion and sensitivity of this creative genius at the height of his short but renowned career. Still Life is one of the few works that Van Gogh sold during his lifetime, one of only a handful of great works by the artist to appear at auction in recent decades. The estimate is $30-50 million.

    It was painted in July of 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, the town where he settled on his release from the asylum at St. Remy that May.  It was in a number of private collections in Germany before making its way to New York to become one of the earliest works by the artist to enter the United States. It was sold by the Knoedler Gallery in 1928 to A. Conger Goodyear, one of the principal founders of the Museum of Modern Art.

    Still Life will be on view at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from October 2-5 and in Sotheby’s London galleries from October 12-18, before returning to New York for exhibition in Sotheby’s York Avenue galleries beginning October 31.

    AN ONLINE ART AUCTION AT MORGAN O’DRISCOLL

    Monday, September 29th, 2014

    Just under 300 lots of art are available at Morgan O’Driscoll’s current off the wall online art auction. It runs until October 6. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    Banksy - Girl with red Balloon (print on linen) open edition (100-200).

    Banksy – Girl with red Balloon (print on linen) open edition (100-200).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 280

    Angela Fewer- Untitled (1,000-1,500)

    Angela Fewer- Untitled (1,000-1,500)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    George Campbell - Flamenco Guitarist (200-300)

    George Campbell – Flamenco Guitarist (200-300)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 70

    Arthur Maderson -  Point of Sunset, Tallow Horse Fair (1,000-1,500).

    Arthur Maderson – Point of Sunset, Tallow Horse Fair (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 800

    Henry Morgan - Boats at Garrykennedy (400-600)

    Henry Morgan – Boats at Garrykennedy (400-600)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 280

    Charles Brady - Pencil (700-1,000)

    Charles Brady – Pencil (700-1,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,400

    160TH EXHIBITION OF THE WATER COLOUR SOCIETY OF IRELAND

    Sunday, September 28th, 2014

    The 160th exhibition of the Water Colour Society of Ireland opens in Dun Laoghaire Co. Hall on September 29 and runs until October 5.  This is the Ireland’s largest exhibition of watercolours. More than 280 paintings in watercolour, gouache and pastels, drawings and limited edition prints will be on display.  There is features work by more than 100 artists.  Here is a small selection:

    Boy Playing by Patricia Carr.

    Boy Playing by Patricia Carr.

    Cloistered Canticle 1 by Ann O'Clery.

    Cloistered Canticle 1 by Ann O’Clery.

    Cayeux Irises by Ivor Coburn.

    Cayeux Irises by Ivor Coburn.

    The Grey Donkey by Vincent Lambe.

    The Grey Donkey by Vincent Lambe.

    Roundstone Bay by Liam O'Herlihy.

    Roundstone Bay by Liam O’Herlihy.

    O’CONOR AT JAMES ADAM SALE OF IRISH ART

    Friday, September 26th, 2014
    Roderic O'Conor (1860-1940) - Etude de Femme (60,000-80,000).

    Roderic O’Conor (1860-1940) – Etude de Femme (60,000-80,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    The subject of Etude de Femme by Roderic O’Conor at the James Adam sale of Important Irish Art in Dublin on October 1 is believed to be Renee Honta initially his model and mistress, then his constant companion and, in 1933, his wife.  O’Conor included the work in a group of nine paintings he exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in 1919.  Adams have estimated it at 60,000-80,000.  It is one of 216 works on the catalogue, which is online. Here is a small selection:

    Attributed to Daniel Maclise RA RHA (1806-1870) The Wandering Minstrel Watercolour and chalk (1,500-2,500).

    Attributed to Daniel Maclise RA RHA (1806-1870) The Wandering Minstrel Watercolour and chalk (1,500-2,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,400 AT HAMMER

    Edward Delaney RHA (1930-2009) Abstract Standing Form Bronze on a stone plinth (1,000-1,500)

    Edward Delaney RHA (1930-2009) Abstract Standing Form Bronze on a stone plinth (1,000-1,500)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,000 AT HAMMER

    Paul Henry (1876-1958) The Storm c.1898-9 Charcoal on paper (8,000-12,000).

    Paul Henry (1876-1958) The Storm c.1898-9 Charcoal on paper (8,000-12,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,500 AT HAMMER

    Barrie Cooke HRHA (1931-2014) Reclining Nude Oil (8,000-12,000)

    Barrie Cooke HRHA (1931-2014) Reclining Nude Oil (8,000-12,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012) Cúchulainn Blanc et Rose (1973) Tabard Frères et Soeurs Aubusson tapestry (40,000-60,000).

    Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012) Cúchulainn Blanc et Rose (1973) Tabard Frères et Soeurs Aubusson tapestry (40,000-60,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 40,000 AT HAMMER

    Mainie Jellett (1897-1944) Homage to Fra Angelico (1928) (40,000-60,000).

    Mainie Jellett (1897-1944) Homage to Fra Angelico (1928) (40,000-60,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    TREASURES AT SHEPPARDS AUCTION IN DURROW

    Friday, September 26th, 2014

    Sheppards will offer a wide variety of treasures at their three day sale in Durrow, Co. Laois on September 30, October 1 and 2.   On September 30 the sale will focus on militaria, jewellery, silver and period furniture. On the following day there will be art, decorative art and period furniture. Oriental art will come under the hammer on October 2.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection.

    Kangxi blue and white bowl with pierced hardwood lid and carved stand (6,000-8,000).

    Kangxi blue and white bowl with pierced hardwood lid and carved stand (6,000-8,000).

    Large 17th-18th century Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze Buddha (20,000-30,000).

    Large 17th-18th century Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze Buddha (20,000-30,000).

    One of a pair of Dublin 19th century Chippendale Gainsborough chairs (4,000-6,000).

    One of a pair of Dublin 19th century Chippendale Gainsborough chairs (4,000-6,000).

    French 18th Century Period Kingwood and Marquetry three drawer Pedestal (6,000-9,000).

    French 18th Century Period Kingwood and Marquetry three drawer Pedestal (6,000-9,000).

    Italian 18th/19th Century White Marble Bust (5,000-8,000).

    Italian 18th/19th Century White Marble Bust (5,000-8,000).

    Regency Period Specimen Marble Top (4,000-6,000).

    Regency Period Specimen Marble Top (4,000-6,000).

    Large George III Period Dublin Brass Framed Hall Lantern (2,500-3,500)

    Large George III Period Dublin Brass Framed Hall Lantern (2,500-3,500)

    THE IRISH ANTIQUE DEALERS FAIR AT THE RDS

    Thursday, September 25th, 2014
    A Cork freedom box and parchment by Carden Terry and Jane Williams at Weldons.

    A Cork freedom box and parchment by Carden Terry and Jane Williams at Weldons.

    These images illustrate the range and diversity of objects on show at the 49th Irish Antique Dealers Fair at the RDS in Dublin.  The fair previews this evening and will run until Sunday, September 28.  The annual lecture series at the fair kicks off at noon on  September 26 when Antoinette Murphy will deliver a talk on Gardens in Art. This will be followed at 2 p.m. with a talk on the art of lacquer by Roxane Moorhead.  On September 27 Zara Power will talk on the history of the pearl at 12 noon and Sarah Donaldson will deliver a lecture on vintage fashion at 2 p.m. On September 28 Fiona Ahern will deliver a lecture on the life and work of the 18th century Cork silversmith Jane Williams at noon.  At 2 p.m. Dr. Angela Griffith will talk about key figures in Irish painting.

    (See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for September 19 and September 3, 2014).

    A George IV marble specimen table at John Carroll.

    A George IV marble specimen table at John Carroll.

    Zelouf + Bell Dark Knight table, to seat 8/10 in starburst-laid European walnut, ebonized walnut, polished aluminum inlay. Hand rubbed satin lacquer finish

    Zelouf + Bell Dark Knight table, to seat 8/10 in starburst-laid European walnut, ebonized walnut, polished aluminum inlay. Hand rubbed satin lacquer finish

    The Kitchen Collection by Dutch artist Willem de Bon at Gallery Zozimus

    The Kitchen Collection by Dutch artist Willem de Bon at Gallery Zozimus

    CZECH MODERNISM AT SOTHEBY’S IN NOVEMBER

    Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

    AN important collection of Czech Modernism from the Roy and Mary Cullen Collection in Houston comes up at Sotheby’s in London on November 12.  Adrian Biddell, Senior Director, Sotheby’s 19th Century European Paintings Department, describes the Roy & Mary Cullen Collection, as “an extraordinary collecting achievement. Formed with a combination of passion and patience, it focuses on the rich and compelling story of Czech Avant-Garde art between the First and Second World Wars as told by the artists, illustrators, photographers and writers of the time. The paintings, works on paper, prints and books capture the visual, literary and intellectual ideas that flourished in Prague and Paris during this period. Sotheby’s sale of the Hascoe Collection of Czech Modern Art in London in June 2011 revealed enormous interest in the market for Czech art and realised more than double the pre-sale estimate. The Roy & Mary Cullen Collection presents the next chapter in Czech art, specifically Czech Surrealism between the wars.” Comprising approximately 120 lots, the Roy & Mary Cullen Collection is expected to bring in the region of £1.7 million.

    TOYEN Czech 1902 - 1980 PORTRAIT OF ANDRÉ BRETON signed and dedicated à andré Breton / Toyen / 18 II 1950 lower right (£120,000-180,000).

    TOYEN
    Czech 1902 – 1980
    PORTRAIT OF ANDRÉ BRETON
    signed and dedicated à andré Breton / Toyen / 18 II 1950 lower right (£120,000-180,000).

    KAREL TEIGE Czech 1900 - 1951 UNTITLED (£50,000-70,000).

    KAREL TEIGE
    Czech 1900 – 1951
    UNTITLED (£50,000-70,000).

    FRANTISEK KUPKA Czech 1871-1957 ETUDE POUR ACCENT NOIR (FEMMES) (£20,000-30,000).

    FRANTISEK KUPKA
    Czech 1871-1957
    ETUDE POUR ACCENT NOIR (FEMMES) (£20,000-30,000).

    JAPANESE ARTS AT CHRISTIE’S DURING FRIEZE WEEK

    Wednesday, September 24th, 2014

    The second annual sale of Asobi: Ingenious Creativity – Japanese Works of Art from Antiquity to Contemporary takes place at Christie’s South Kensington on October 15 during Frieze week. From its inception to the present day, there is a joie de vivre that runs through Japanese culture and is apparent throughout the visual arts. Asobi gokoro, or ‘the playful heart’ manifests itself in an endless play with form, from wilful distortion to tongue-in-cheek humour; light-hearted treatment of serious themes to the juxtaposition of unexpected elements. The leitmotif of the sale, Asobi connects prehistoric ceramics, 16th/17th century screens and 20th century avant-garde painting and photographs. Comprising over 170 lots the sale is led by a magnificent panel by Shibata Zeshin (1807 – 1891) the only exhibition panel of this scale to come to auction (£600,000-800,000).

    Panel by Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) (£600,000-800,000).  Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2014

    Panel by Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) (£600,000-800,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014

    Untitled 1965 by Kazuo Shiraga (£150,000-250,000).  Courtesy Christie's Images ltd., 2014

    Untitled 1965 by Kazuo Shiraga (£150,000-250,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images ltd., 2014

    A 16th century two fold screen repressenting the Chomeiji Temple pilgrimage  mandala (£500,000-700,000).  Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2014.

    A 16th century two fold screen repressenting the Chomeiji Temple pilgrimage mandala (£500,000-700,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014.

    CONTEMPORARY ART MARKET SMASHES $2 BILLION MARK

    Wednesday, September 24th, 2014
    Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Orange Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2014

    Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Orange Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014

    The contemporary art market smashed the $2 billion mark for the first time in the year to July 2014 according to Paris based Art price. Sales of contemporary art amounted to $2.046 billion, up 40% on the previous year.   Jean Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons and Christopher Wool together accounted for sales of $436 million and 13 pieces each sold for more than 10 million euros.

    Basquiat had sales of  162 million euros, Koons had sales of 115 million euros and Prince had 61 million euros. The remaining artists in the contemporary top ten are Zeng Fanzhi (China), Peter Doig (UK), Richard Prince (US), Martin Kippenberger (Germany), Luo Zhongli (China), Chen Yifei (China) and Zhang Xiaogang. China has 40% of the world market with sales of $811 million compared to $752 million for the US.

    Jeff Koons – the subject of a retrospective at the Pompidou Centre at the end of November – holds the record for the most expensive work of art by a living artist sold at auction. His Balloon Dog, Orange made $58.4 million at Christie’s in New York last November.

    Christie’s evening sale of contemporary art in New York last November amounted to $691,583,000, the highest total in auction history. The top lot was Francis Bacon’s Three Studies of Lucian Freud, but Bacon does not qualify as a contemporary artist as he was born before 1945.