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Daniel O'Neill
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Daniel O'Neill
- Litzi
- signed l.l.: D O'Neill; titled on the verso
- oil on board
- 61 by 45.5cm.; 24 by 18in.
Provenance
Waddington Galleries, Montreal
Condition
STRUCTURE
The board is sound and in good condition. The picture is dirty, but the paint surface is in good overall condition, with bright colours throughout.
ULTRAVIOLET
Under UV light, there appear to be no signs of retouching. Dark pigments on the figure's clothes glow under UV light, and appear to be by the artist's hand.
FRAME
This picture is contained in an attractive wood frame, with canvas inset, in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Litzi was the beautiful sister-in-law of the artist Sidney Smith, a close friend of O'Neill's. Born in 1925 outside Vienna, Litzi moved to Belfast aged 13 at the beginning of the Second World War and she subsequently met and married Stanley Smith before they moved to London in 1948. After being introduced to O'Neill through Sidney Smith who had first met Dan attending evening classes at the Belfast College of Art, Litzi became a regular muse for O'Neill and they developed a close friendship.