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). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,400 AT HAMMER
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). UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,500 AT HAMMER
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). UPDATE: THIS MADE 40,000 AT HAMMER
Mainie Jellett (1897-1944) Homage to Fra Angelico (1928) (40,000-60,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD