Sean Keating’s Unloading the Catch at de Veres Irish art auction in Dublin on June 10 is redolent of an era not that long gone. It is a west of Ireland scene from the Aran Islands featuring three currachs being unloaded after a nights fishing by fishermen in typical island gear. The painting is estimated at 40,000-60,000. There is traditional, modern and contemporary art in this sale of 168 lots. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
Unloading the Catch by Sean Keating (1889-1977) (40,000-60,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 52,000 at hammer
Low Tide by Walter Osborne (1859-1903) (10,000-15,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 13,000 at hammer
Portrait of Mrs. George Russell by Frances Baker (1873-1944) (3,000-5,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,600 at hammer
Umbrella, Beach and Kite by John Shinnors (12,000-16,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 12,500 at hammer
Palometta by Barrie Cooke (1931-2014) (20,000-30,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 20,000 at hammer