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Rory Breslin (b.1963)
Estimate:
€7,000 - €9,000
Sold
€16,000
Live Auction
Irish & International Art
ARTIST
Rory Breslin (b.1963)
Size
22.50 by 17.50 by 9.50in. (57.2 by 44.5 by 24.1cm)
Description
Title: THE BORU MASK, 2014
Note: The Boru Mask is a six times life-size interpretation of Edward Smyth's stone depiction of Brian Boru. The head, guarding the East entrance of the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, is a representation of a crowned and expressive Brian Boru. Paired with him at the entrance is St. Patrick, which underlines the high regard in which the medieval king was held in the nineteenth century.The Chapel Royal of Dublin Castle was designed by renowned architect FrancisJohnston, and was opened on Christmas Day 1814 by the King’s representative in Ireland, Lord Lieutenant Whitworth.
Note: The Boru Mask is a six times life-size interpretation of Edward Smyth's stone depiction of Brian Boru. The head, guarding the East entrance of the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, is a representation of a crowned and expressive Brian Boru. Paired with him at the entrance is St. Patrick, which underlines the high regard in which the medieval king was held in the nineteenth century.The Chapel Royal of Dublin Castle was designed by renowned architect FrancisJohnston, and was opened on Christmas Day 1814 by the King’s representative in Ireland, Lord Lieutenant Whitworth.
Medium
bronze; (artist's proof from an edition of 3)
Signature
signed and inscribed [A.P.]
