THERE will be particular local interest in a watercolour by Cicely O’Brien entitled Caravans, Old Limerick at Dolan’s art and antiques sale at Castletroy Park Hotel on March 2. Redolent of bygone times it depicts old style horse drawn tinker caravans on wasteland adjacent to Limerick city with tall Georgian buildings in the background. The sale of 245 lots features mostly art with some antique furniture, silver and collectible items. There is work by Kenneth Webb, Robert Egginton, Charles Harper, Jack Donovan, Manus Walsh, George Gillespie, Arthur Maderson, Mat Grogan, Norman Teeling and many other artists. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
Cicely O’Brien – Caravans, Old Limerick (300-400). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 325
Kenneth Webb – Blue Stones, Connemara (2,950-3,250). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,200
An 18th century oak stool (200-300). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 250
David ffrench le Roy – Cheese and wine (700-900) UPDATE: THIS MADE 525
Norman Teeling – Summer light in the drawing room (650-850) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 600
Paul Christopher Flynn – Bowl – (600-800). UPDATE: THIS MADE 675
Elizabeth Brophy – In the Meadow (1,000-1,200). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD