The early oils after Francis Wheatley of The Cries of London to be offered at Hegarty’s in Bandon on the afternoon of July 20 have aroused significant interest. The oils, from the collection of the late Peter Mosely who moved from England to west Cork in the late 1940’s, were in his family for generations. The Cries, described as after Francis Wheatley, are “Cherries”, “Peas” and “Birds”. They are to be sold separately and are estimated at 4,000-6,000 each. Here they are:
UPDATE: THE three were purchased by a private London collector.
Cries of London after Francis Wheatley – Cherries UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 3,400
Cries of London – Peas UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 3,500
Cries of London – Birds after Francis Wheatley. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 3,200