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Rory Breslin
SEPTEMBER MASK
Lot 57
Result:
Not Sold
Estimate:
€5,000 - €7,000
Rory Breslin, b.1963
SEPTEMBER MASK
Bronze, 67cm (h) x 36cm (w), signed, ed. 1/3
The ninth mask in the Clew Bay Series, which chronicles and celebrates the emergence of native flora and fauna as they appear by month in the Co. Mayo bay area, The ...
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Lot 57
Rory Breslin
SEPTEMBER MASK
Lot 57
Rory Breslin
SEPTEMBER MASK
Estimate:
€5,000 - €7,000
Rory Breslin, b.1963
SEPTEMBER MASK
Bronze, 67cm (h) x 36cm (w), signed, ed. 1/3
The ninth mask in the Clew Bay Series, which chronicles and celebrates the emergence of native flora and fauna as they appear by month in the Co. Mayo bay area, The September Mask is alert and engaging.
With her deep dark eyes assertively arresting the viewer, and, appearing in expression to address them, this assuredness is somewhat softened by the Noinin mor or Oxeye Daises, appropriately framing her eyes above and on her cheekbones.
Leaves of the Ribwort Plantain, in folklore chewed and applied to a sore to encourage healing, drape from her temples and envelope the lower part of the work encasing Blackberries, Rosehips and Willowherb leaves.
Shaped like a Lunula with wings outstretched, below the Sparrow cuts through the undergrowth. Sacred to Aphrodite, but lecherous to Shakespeare, this bird is escaping the dramatic dive of the Sparrow-hawk. This 'bird of the wind' energetically crowns the piece, its dynamism softened only by the nexus of Bindweed flowers
SEPTEMBER MASK
Bronze, 67cm (h) x 36cm (w), signed, ed. 1/3
The ninth mask in the Clew Bay Series, which chronicles and celebrates the emergence of native flora and fauna as they appear by month in the Co. Mayo bay area, The September Mask is alert and engaging.
With her deep dark eyes assertively arresting the viewer, and, appearing in expression to address them, this assuredness is somewhat softened by the Noinin mor or Oxeye Daises, appropriately framing her eyes above and on her cheekbones.
Leaves of the Ribwort Plantain, in folklore chewed and applied to a sore to encourage healing, drape from her temples and envelope the lower part of the work encasing Blackberries, Rosehips and Willowherb leaves.
Shaped like a Lunula with wings outstretched, below the Sparrow cuts through the undergrowth. Sacred to Aphrodite, but lecherous to Shakespeare, this bird is escaping the dramatic dive of the Sparrow-hawk. This 'bird of the wind' energetically crowns the piece, its dynamism softened only by the nexus of Bindweed flowers
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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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