The Power by Michael Flatley sold for 77,500 at hammer.
Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley became the Lord of the Art Auction Salesroom in Dublin tonight when two of his artworks – created by tap dancing on canvas – sold for 77,500 and 44,000 respectively.
The artworks attracted competitive bidding on the phone, over the internet and in the room at Morgan O’Driscoll’s Irish and International Art Auction at the RDS.
The Power, just under six feet square, made 77,500 over an estimate of 70,000-90,000 and was bought by an international buyer. An Irish purchaser acquired Flight of the Quetzal, which sold for 44,000 over an estimate of 40,000-50,000. These are hammer prices.
The decision to hold a viewing in London for this sale proved wise, as UK bidders competed in numbers for the Irish and international art on offer.
(See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for April 14, April 6 and April 1).