William Sadler II, c.1782-1839 – POOLBEG LIGHTHOUSE. UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,000 AT HAMMER
This oil on panel by William Sadler comes up at de Veres timed house contents auction at 25 Wellington Road, Dublin which runs until August 27 with an estimate of €4,000-€6,000. Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Bay was a favourite subject of the artist. Sadler records the original 1767 appearance of the lighthouse before it was rebuilt to the present design in 1820. Initially lit by candles it became one of the first lighthouses to be illumination by oil light. The auction includes 200 lots of both antique and designer modern furniture to be sold often without reserve and a collection of paintings. The catalogue is online and there will be viewing at Wellington Road from September 23.