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James Dixon
FIGURES WITH FLAGS
Lot 67
Price Realised:
€3,800
Estimate:
€1,200 - €1,800
James Dixon, 1887-1970
FIGURES WITH FLAGS
Oil on paper laid on board, 15 1/4" x 13" (38.7 x 33.4cm), signed, inscribed Tory Island and dated 10.9.1966.
Provenance: From the King of Tory, the collection of Patsy Dan Rogers; sold Adams Au...
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Lot 67
James Dixon
FIGURES WITH FLAGS
Lot 67
James Dixon
FIGURES WITH FLAGS
Estimate:
€1,200 - €1,800
James Dixon, 1887-1970
FIGURES WITH FLAGS
Oil on paper laid on board, 15 1/4" x 13" (38.7 x 33.4cm), signed, inscribed Tory Island and dated 10.9.1966.
Provenance: From the King of Tory, the collection of Patsy Dan Rogers; sold Adams Auctioneers, March 1991, Catalogue No.234; Private Collection, UK.
When asked, Patsy Dan Rogers, who owned this work, nor others who knew the artist could explain what this picture depicts with its romantic Nationalist figures. As it was painted in 1966 it might have been as part of the 50 year Easter Rising Commemorations or perhaps it was a response to something in Dixon's youth? It was preceded by a previous 'Self Portrait with Flags' painted in 1963 and a portrait of 'Mr Hill with Flag' showing the artist Derek Hill with a Union Jack painted again in 1966.
FIGURES WITH FLAGS
Oil on paper laid on board, 15 1/4" x 13" (38.7 x 33.4cm), signed, inscribed Tory Island and dated 10.9.1966.
Provenance: From the King of Tory, the collection of Patsy Dan Rogers; sold Adams Auctioneers, March 1991, Catalogue No.234; Private Collection, UK.
When asked, Patsy Dan Rogers, who owned this work, nor others who knew the artist could explain what this picture depicts with its romantic Nationalist figures. As it was painted in 1966 it might have been as part of the 50 year Easter Rising Commemorations or perhaps it was a response to something in Dixon's youth? It was preceded by a previous 'Self Portrait with Flags' painted in 1963 and a portrait of 'Mr Hill with Flag' showing the artist Derek Hill with a Union Jack painted again in 1966.
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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