William John Leech (1881-1968) – Gardener’s Joy. UPDATE: THIS MADE 28,000 AT HAMMER
This painting by William John Leech is lot 26 at Whyte’s Irish and International art auction in Dublin on May 26. In the 1930’s the Irish artist was greatly influenced by the Bloomsbury painters – Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell and Roger Fry – whose focus was more with private than public concerns and art for art’s sake. In Gardener’s Joy Leech chooses a simple subject and investigates how light at a particular time of day influences it. It is estimated at €15,000-€20,000. The auction is now on view at Whyte’s on Molesworth St., Dublin and the catalogue is online.