57
Harry Kernoff RHA (1900-1974)
Estimate:
€2,000 - €3,000
Sold
€1,800
Live Auction
Exceptional Irish Art
Size
14.75 by 10.75in. (37.5 by 27.3cm)
Description
Title: EAMON DE VALERA, 1957
Note: This portrait dates to 1957 when Fianna Fáil won a general election under Eamon de Valera's leadership. De Valera was then 75 and remained as Taoiseach for only two years due to failing health. He was elected President in 1959, and served two terms. until 1973. He died in 1975.For other examples from the collection of actress Siobhán McKenna see lots 37, 55 & 63.
Frame dimensions: 21 by 17in. (53.3 by 43.2cm)
Note: This portrait dates to 1957 when Fianna Fáil won a general election under Eamon de Valera's leadership. De Valera was then 75 and remained as Taoiseach for only two years due to failing health. He was elected President in 1959, and served two terms. until 1973. He died in 1975.For other examples from the collection of actress Siobhán McKenna see lots 37, 55 & 63.
Frame dimensions: 21 by 17in. (53.3 by 43.2cm)
Condition
Very good condition. Paper clean and colours remain strong. Framed and glazed.
Medium
pastel on buff coloured paper
Signature
signed and dated lower right
Provenance
The Collection of actress Siobhán McKenna (1923-1986);Thence by descent
