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Patrick O'Reilly
THE PUBLIC SPEAKER
Lot 51
Result:
Not Sold
Estimate:
€2,000 - €4,000
Patrick O'Reilly, b.1957
THE PUBLIC SPEAKER (1995)
Cased box, 160cm (h) x 114.3cm (l) x 46cm (d),
I first met Patrick O Reilly about 20 years ago. I invited him and his wife to a dinner in the RHA. After dinner he invited the group back to his ho...
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Lot 51
Patrick O'Reilly
THE PUBLIC SPEAKER
Lot 51
Patrick O'Reilly
THE PUBLIC SPEAKER
Estimate:
€2,000 - €4,000
Patrick O'Reilly, b.1957
THE PUBLIC SPEAKER (1995)
Cased box, 160cm (h) x 114.3cm (l) x 46cm (d),
I first met Patrick O Reilly about 20 years ago. I invited him and his wife to a dinner in the RHA. After dinner he invited the group back to his house for a night cap. I remember his own creations were everywhere. The first thing I saw as I came in to the house was an open coffin up against the wall, with a skeleton peeping out. Through into the kitchen I was greeted by an old open leather suitcase housing two full size hens, one wearing a holster and gun, on to the garden where a group of fiberglass hens were looking at me. I now knew I was dealing with a true original.
In those days two of Patrick's works were on display in the Municipal Gallery.. in the entrance hall was a large mangle with a groom halfway through the press, the legs of his morning suit like a perfectly ironed napkin. In one of the rooms another piece; the breathing suitcase.. an old leather case hanging from the wall, an old tie hanging out and the case inflating and deflating like the human heart!
Many know Patrick as a supreme maker of bears, but there is so much more. I was thrilled when a friend discovered the public speaker.. so reminiscent of early pieces I had seen. I am sure it was relevant all those years ago but how relevant it is in today's world.
John deVere White
THE PUBLIC SPEAKER (1995)
Cased box, 160cm (h) x 114.3cm (l) x 46cm (d),
I first met Patrick O Reilly about 20 years ago. I invited him and his wife to a dinner in the RHA. After dinner he invited the group back to his house for a night cap. I remember his own creations were everywhere. The first thing I saw as I came in to the house was an open coffin up against the wall, with a skeleton peeping out. Through into the kitchen I was greeted by an old open leather suitcase housing two full size hens, one wearing a holster and gun, on to the garden where a group of fiberglass hens were looking at me. I now knew I was dealing with a true original.
In those days two of Patrick's works were on display in the Municipal Gallery.. in the entrance hall was a large mangle with a groom halfway through the press, the legs of his morning suit like a perfectly ironed napkin. In one of the rooms another piece; the breathing suitcase.. an old leather case hanging from the wall, an old tie hanging out and the case inflating and deflating like the human heart!
Many know Patrick as a supreme maker of bears, but there is so much more. I was thrilled when a friend discovered the public speaker.. so reminiscent of early pieces I had seen. I am sure it was relevant all those years ago but how relevant it is in today's world.
John deVere White
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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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