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Harry Epworth Allen
CLOUDS OVER ACHILL
Lot 19
Price Realised:
€6,000
Estimate:
€3,000 - €5,000
Harry Epworth Allen RBA, 1894-1958
CLOUDS OVER ACHILL
Oil on board, 14" x 20" (35.6 x 50.7cm), signed; inscribed verso.
Provenance: John Magee Gallery, Belfast (label verso).
Please note catalogue amendment. The work is oil on board, ...
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Lot 19
Harry Epworth Allen
CLOUDS OVER ACHILL
Lot 19
Harry Epworth Allen
CLOUDS OVER ACHILL
Estimate:
€3,000 - €5,000
Harry Epworth Allen RBA, 1894-1958
CLOUDS OVER ACHILL
Oil on board, 14" x 20" (35.6 x 50.7cm), signed; inscribed verso.
Provenance: John Magee Gallery, Belfast (label verso).
Please note catalogue amendment. The work is oil on board, not tempera as previously described.
Harry Epworth Allen was born in Sheffield and showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age, winning several prizes. After a distinguished career in the army, he embarked on a full time career as an artist in 1918. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1933, showing 33 works in total. He painted in egg tempera. He visited Ireland on several occasions and specifically Achill where he painted a number of paintings. This work shows Allen at his very best.
CLOUDS OVER ACHILL
Oil on board, 14" x 20" (35.6 x 50.7cm), signed; inscribed verso.
Provenance: John Magee Gallery, Belfast (label verso).
Please note catalogue amendment. The work is oil on board, not tempera as previously described.
Harry Epworth Allen was born in Sheffield and showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age, winning several prizes. After a distinguished career in the army, he embarked on a full time career as an artist in 1918. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1933, showing 33 works in total. He painted in egg tempera. He visited Ireland on several occasions and specifically Achill where he painted a number of paintings. This work shows Allen at his very best.
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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