Andy Warhol, Henry Moore, Damien Hirst, Joan Miro, Alex Katz and Banksy make for an international selection at Whyte’s next sale of Important Irish Art in Dublin on May 26. The sale is dominated by Irish art and artists. Lots 116-170 comprises works from The Taylor Gallery in Belfast which is in administration. The gallery had established a reputation not just for Irish paintings and sculpture, but works by international artists as well. The Taylor collection includes two watercolours by Louis le Brocquy and vibrant watercolours by Neil Shawcross. Here are some of the international works. The catalogue is online.
Andy Warhol (USA, 1928-1987)
VAN HEUSEN (RONALD REAGAN), FROM ADS, 1985 Number 3 from an edition of 190 (10,000-15,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,500
Banksy (British, b.1974)
LOVE IS IN THE AIR, 2003 Number 417 from an edition of 500 (5,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 15,000
Henry Moore OM CH FBA (British, 1898-1986)
TREE FIGURE, 1979 Number 1 from an edition of nine (3,000-5,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,200
Alex Katz (USA, b.1927)
BLACK HAT IV, 2012. Number 11 from an edition of 50. (3,000-5,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 8,000