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December 12, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 391

Lot 391

Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)

Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)
Lot 391 Details
Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)

coppered metal on a Connemara marble block plinth
height 9.1 in — 23 cm

Estimate $80-$120

Realised: $332.80
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)
  • Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)
  • Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)
  • Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)
  • Reduction of 'The Dying Cúchulain' by Oliver Sheppard (Irish, 1865-1941)
Note:

The original, modelled in 1911 was inspired by a revival in interest in Celtic lore, and in 1935 was unveiled in the General Post Office in Dublin as the official monument to the 1916 Easter Rising.

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition report available upon request

LOT 391
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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