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Basil Blackshaw
SEATED MAN
Lot 49
Result:
Not Sold
Estimate:
€7,000 - €10,000
Basil Blackshaw RUA, HRHA, 1932-2016
SEATED MAN
Oil and pencil on paper, 17 1/2" x 11 1/4" (44.4 x 28.5cm), signed.
Provenance: Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin (label verso).
Exhibited: Hillsboro Fine Art, 'Blackshaw/ Graham/ Warren', Dubl...
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Lot 49
Basil Blackshaw
SEATED MAN
Lot 49
Basil Blackshaw
SEATED MAN
Estimate:
€7,000 - €10,000
Basil Blackshaw RUA, HRHA, 1932-2016
SEATED MAN
Oil and pencil on paper, 17 1/2" x 11 1/4" (44.4 x 28.5cm), signed.
Provenance: Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin (label verso).
Exhibited: Hillsboro Fine Art, 'Blackshaw/ Graham/ Warren', Dublin February-April 2018.
From the first moment I saw the image of 'Seated Man' by Blackshaw, I thought of the time he demonstrated to me how he used to 'cup' a fighting cock for weighing. The sitter in this case, well known Northern Ireland architect Cecil Dunbar, comes across to me as if Basil is also weighing him in the sitter's chair.
This charming work executed in 1990 by Blackshaw was yet another painting of a family friend - The Dunbars, Beth and Cecil, who were originally friends of Basil's partner, Helen.
Dunbar was a painter himself who rejoiced in not just knowing Blackshaw but Basil's daughter tells me he loved dropping into her father's studio on Rough Lane outside Antrim to see the latest creation on his easel.
Returning to the sitter's disposition I love how, despite that air of authority which he emits Dunbar still appears 'cowped up in the chair.'
One cannot dismiss the mischief residing in Blackshaw. That is what made his company
so compulsive.
It is so reassuring to be be able to confirm that this work came directly from the artist's estate and before coming to the market was in possession of Anya Blackshaw, the artist's daughter.
Eamonn Mallie, October 2022
SEATED MAN
Oil and pencil on paper, 17 1/2" x 11 1/4" (44.4 x 28.5cm), signed.
Provenance: Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin (label verso).
Exhibited: Hillsboro Fine Art, 'Blackshaw/ Graham/ Warren', Dublin February-April 2018.
From the first moment I saw the image of 'Seated Man' by Blackshaw, I thought of the time he demonstrated to me how he used to 'cup' a fighting cock for weighing. The sitter in this case, well known Northern Ireland architect Cecil Dunbar, comes across to me as if Basil is also weighing him in the sitter's chair.
This charming work executed in 1990 by Blackshaw was yet another painting of a family friend - The Dunbars, Beth and Cecil, who were originally friends of Basil's partner, Helen.
Dunbar was a painter himself who rejoiced in not just knowing Blackshaw but Basil's daughter tells me he loved dropping into her father's studio on Rough Lane outside Antrim to see the latest creation on his easel.
Returning to the sitter's disposition I love how, despite that air of authority which he emits Dunbar still appears 'cowped up in the chair.'
One cannot dismiss the mischief residing in Blackshaw. That is what made his company
so compulsive.
It is so reassuring to be be able to confirm that this work came directly from the artist's estate and before coming to the market was in possession of Anya Blackshaw, the artist's daughter.
Eamonn Mallie, October 2022
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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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