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Modern and Contemporary Art Auction Result Highlights

Modern and Contemporary Art Auction Result Highlights

Modern and Contemporary Art Auction Result Highlights

Dreweatts Modern & Contemporary Art auction on 22 October saw strong and consistent interest across all sections of the sale. Jennie Fisher, Head of Modern and Contemporary Art, takes a look at some of the highlights.

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The undoubted highlight was Rising Kite, Clare Island Cycle by Irish artist John Shinnors, an impressive canvas dating from 1998. Competitive bidding from no less than 8 trade and private buyers from across the world ensured that this monumental work achieved a hammer price of £40,000 - four times its pre-sale low estimate.

Combining juxtaposed abstract shapes with familiar motifs such as kites, the present work was a seminal example of Shinnor's bold expressive style. The hammer price reflected the fact that for many, this was quite simply the best example of Shinnors’ series of kite paintings. 

Inline Image - Lot 15: John Shinnors (Irish b. 1950), 'Rising Kite, Clare Island Cycle', Oil on canvas | Sold for £50,000 (incl. buyer's premium)
Lot 15: John Shinnors (Irish b. 1950), 'Rising Kite, Clare Island Cycle', Oil on canvas | Sold for £50,000 (incl. buyer's premium)
Inline Image - Lot 53: Bill Jacklin (British b. 1943), 'Cherry Tree with Dog, Great Lawn', Oil on canvas | Sold for £18,750 (incl. buyer's premium)
Lot 53: Bill Jacklin (British b. 1943), 'Cherry Tree with Dog, Great Lawn', Oil on canvas | Sold for £18,750 (incl. buyer's premium)
Inline Image - Lot 66: Manuel Colmeiro (Spanish1901-1999), 'Fisherfolk unloading the catch', Oil on canvas | Sold for £18,750
Lot 66: Manuel Colmeiro (Spanish1901-1999), 'Fisherfolk unloading the catch', Oil on canvas | Sold for £18,750
Inline Image - Michael Leonard (British b.1933), 'Leroy in a Blanket II, 1970', Acrylic on board | Sold for 6,875 (incl. buyer's premium)
Michael Leonard (British b.1933), 'Leroy in a Blanket II, 1970', Acrylic on board | Sold for 6,875 (incl. buyer's premium)

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