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In the salerooms: Paintings by William Crozier, Rory Gallagher's guitar and a sale of garden sculptures
The Irish Art Online Auction at Morgan O'Driscoll closes on June 23. The sale includes two paintings by William Crozier (1930-2011): Desire of the Moon, 1990, (Lot 18: est. €15,000 to €25,000); and Headland, West Cork V, 1989 (Lot 36: est. €1,800 to €2,400). The sale also includes prints by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst.
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Bonhams
Dave Edwards Stratocaster-style guitar, owned and used by Rory Gallagher from around 1980, sold for £38,400/€45,000 at Bonhams, London, on June 4.
Gallagher used the guitar as backup when his main Stratocaster needed a break. The guitar was gifted to Sam O'Sullivan, a long-time U2 crew member by the band in 2019.
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Séamus Gill
Silversmith Séamus Gill has worked in the National Museum of Ireland and made the silver cruet set presented to Pope Francis in 2018.
In April, thieves broke in and ransacked Gill's Dublin studio, stealing his entire collection. One small sheet of silver was left behind. He used it to make a simple pendant – Lasóg, meaning little flame in Irish – versions of which are for sale at (€175).
All proceeds go directly to Gill, to help him rebuild his workshop.
Sheppard's
Sheppard's annual sale of architectural ornament and garden sculpture takes place on June 24, with viewing at Glantelwe Gardens (R32 F7XW) from June 21 to 23.
Expect urns, gazebos, and follies; bronze and marble statues, both classic and contemporary; cast and wrought iron furniture; rare architectural salvage and ornamental ironwork.
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