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James Humbert Craig RHA RUA (1877-1944)
Estimate:
€2,000 - €3,000
Sold
€2,200
Live Auction
Important Irish Art
Size
10 by 14in. (25.4 by 35.6cm)
Description
Title: ROCKPORT COTTAGE, CUSHENDEN, COUNTY ANTRIM
Note: Inscribed: "Sketch of Rockport Cottages. To Sidney Parry Esq."This is an important painting in the context of Craig memorabilia. In 1919 Craig purchased Tornamona Cottage, subsequently known as Rockport Cottage and over the following years, added further upstairs accommodation and a studio. He used this location up to his death 25 years later. In the background can be seen the cottage of his friend and neighbour John McNeil, immortalised in one of his later paintings as "John O' the Rocks".
Frame dimensions: 24.75 by 28.75in. (62.9 by 73cm)
Note: Inscribed: "Sketch of Rockport Cottages. To Sidney Parry Esq."This is an important painting in the context of Craig memorabilia. In 1919 Craig purchased Tornamona Cottage, subsequently known as Rockport Cottage and over the following years, added further upstairs accommodation and a studio. He used this location up to his death 25 years later. In the background can be seen the cottage of his friend and neighbour John McNeil, immortalised in one of his later paintings as "John O' the Rocks".
Frame dimensions: 24.75 by 28.75in. (62.9 by 73cm)
Condition
Excellent condition.
Medium
oil on panel
Signature
signed and dedicated on reverse
