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Hughie O'Donoghue
PRODIGAL SON II
Lot 52
Price Realised:
€28,000
Estimate:
€15,000 - €20,000
Hughie O'Donoghue RA, b.1953
PRODIGAL SON II
Oil on canvas, 41 1/2" x 61 1/2" (105.5 x 156.3cm), signed, inscribed and dated 2005 verso.
O'Donoghue's artwork is consumed by the subject of memory and reflection, both personal and universal. Inter... Read more
Lot 52
Hughie O'Donoghue
PRODIGAL SON II
PRODIGAL SON II
Oil on canvas, 41 1/2" x 61 1/2" (105.5 x 156.3cm), signed, inscribed and dated 2005 verso.
O'Donoghue's artwork is consumed by the subject of memory and reflection, both personal and universal. Inter... Read more
Lot 52
Hughie O'Donoghue
PRODIGAL SON II
Estimate:
€15,000 - €20,000
Hughie O'Donoghue RA, b.1953
PRODIGAL SON II
Oil on canvas, 41 1/2" x 61 1/2" (105.5 x 156.3cm), signed, inscribed and dated 2005 verso.
O'Donoghue's artwork is consumed by the subject of memory and reflection, both personal and universal. Intertwined with the larger contexts of historical moments resulting in loss and consequent memory is a personal connection; his father's experience as a navigator in Italy during World War II or his mother's ancestors who suffered in poverty in Mayo.
O'Donoghue's practice is part and parcel to his process. Initially he used photographs as reference points in his work, while now he stages these photographs in order to give his work a haunted impression. As a layer inserted like a membrane between layers of paint with the result that in some places it will be visible and in others entirely submerged, his objective is that when the work is complete there wont be any kind of jump between the photograph and the image.
At the centre of his practice is the human form, haunted by psychological elements.
PRODIGAL SON II
Oil on canvas, 41 1/2" x 61 1/2" (105.5 x 156.3cm), signed, inscribed and dated 2005 verso.
O'Donoghue's artwork is consumed by the subject of memory and reflection, both personal and universal. Intertwined with the larger contexts of historical moments resulting in loss and consequent memory is a personal connection; his father's experience as a navigator in Italy during World War II or his mother's ancestors who suffered in poverty in Mayo.
O'Donoghue's practice is part and parcel to his process. Initially he used photographs as reference points in his work, while now he stages these photographs in order to give his work a haunted impression. As a layer inserted like a membrane between layers of paint with the result that in some places it will be visible and in others entirely submerged, his objective is that when the work is complete there wont be any kind of jump between the photograph and the image.
At the centre of his practice is the human form, haunted by psychological elements.
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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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