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Elizabeth Rivers
STUDY FOR OUR LADY OF THE APOCALYPSE
Lot 62
Result:
Not Sold
Estimate:
€700 - €1,000
Elizabeth Rivers, 1903-1964
STUDY FOR OUR LADY OF THE APOCALYPSE
Watercolour and charcoal, 33" x 48" (83.8 x 121.9cm).
This is a full-sized study for one of Elizabeth Rivers most important late oils. It reflects the influence of the arti...
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Lot 62
Elizabeth Rivers
STUDY FOR OUR LADY OF THE APOCALYPSE
Lot 62
Elizabeth Rivers
STUDY FOR OUR LADY OF THE APOCALYPSE
Estimate:
€700 - €1,000
Elizabeth Rivers, 1903-1964
STUDY FOR OUR LADY OF THE APOCALYPSE
Watercolour and charcoal, 33" x 48" (83.8 x 121.9cm).
This is a full-sized study for one of Elizabeth Rivers most important late oils. It reflects the influence of the artists time c1948/55 working with Evie Hone in her stained glass studio at Marley in Rathfarnham. Dr SB Kennedy has written 'As with much of Rivers work the composition is rich in symbolism but unusually for her it is divided into a number of separate scenes. In the centre stands the Virgin on a crescent moon crushing the evil forces of Satan represented by a coiled serpent below. To the left is the New Jerusalem above a group of menhir-like standing stones (which are thought to represent Mount Sinai); to the right is the Tree of Life a group of three women sleeping. As appropriate to the title of the work, the mood suggested by the painting is one of hope in revelation.
STUDY FOR OUR LADY OF THE APOCALYPSE
Watercolour and charcoal, 33" x 48" (83.8 x 121.9cm).
This is a full-sized study for one of Elizabeth Rivers most important late oils. It reflects the influence of the artists time c1948/55 working with Evie Hone in her stained glass studio at Marley in Rathfarnham. Dr SB Kennedy has written 'As with much of Rivers work the composition is rich in symbolism but unusually for her it is divided into a number of separate scenes. In the centre stands the Virgin on a crescent moon crushing the evil forces of Satan represented by a coiled serpent below. To the left is the New Jerusalem above a group of menhir-like standing stones (which are thought to represent Mount Sinai); to the right is the Tree of Life a group of three women sleeping. As appropriate to the title of the work, the mood suggested by the painting is one of hope in revelation.
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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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