Mícheál Mac Liammóir Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Mícheál Mac Liammóir Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 27, 2024
Micheál Mac Liammóir, Seated figure
Est: £800 - £1,200
Micheál Mac Liammóir, Irish 1899-1978 - Seated figure; watercolour, ink and pencil on paper, signed centre right edge 'Miceál Mac Liammóir', 17.3 x 25 cm (ARR) Note: Although Micheál Mac Liammóir is best known for his illustrious theatrical career, this work demonstrates his rich creativity and talent in various artistic mediums. The seated figure, an actor wearing a bycocket and a vibrant yellow and green tunic, seems to be caught in a moment of relaxation whilst preparing for a scene. Mac Liammóir founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin with his partner Hilton Edwards, and Daisy Bannard Cogley, and Gearóid Ó Lochlainn in 1928. Edwards has since been dubbed the founder of Irish Theatre. Mac Liammóir’s key success came from his one-man show ‘The Importance of Being Oscar’ and his role as the mocking, unseen narrator in multi-Oscar-winning film Tom Jones in 1963. Although homosexuality was never legalised in their lifetime, he and Edwards were described by Éibhear Walshe to be the only publicly acknowledged homosexual couple in Ireland and jointly created freemen of the City of Dublin in 1970. Despite becoming one of the most recognisable figures in the arts in twentieth century Ireland, he was an english-born actor. Mac Liammóir moved to Ireland in 1917, whereby he successfully fabricated an entire identity as a native Irishman born in Cork which was unquestioned for the rest of his life.
Roseberys
Sep. 26, 2024
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899 - 1978) Flight Into Egypt signed, gouache, 30.5cm x 22cm
Est: £30 - £50
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899 - 1978) Flight Into Egypt signed, gouache, 30.5cm x 22cm
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Mar. 23, 2016
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978)Gypsies on the RoadWatercolour, 32 x 28cm (12½ x 11'')Signed and dated 1929, inscribed The Caravan versoProvenance: Purchased from the present owner's mother directly from the artist at an exhibition at The Gate
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978)Gypsies on the RoadWatercolour, 32 x 28cm (12½ x 11'')Signed and dated 1929, inscribed The Caravan versoProvenance: Purchased from the present owner's mother directly from the artist at an exhibition at The Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Adam's
Mar. 23, 2016
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978)The ToilerWatercolour, 35.5 x 25.3cm (14 x 10'')Signed on paper backing versoProvenance: Purchased by the present owner's mother directly from the artist at an exhibition at The Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978)The ToilerWatercolour, 35.5 x 25.3cm (14 x 10'')Signed on paper backing versoProvenance: Purchased by the present owner's mother directly from the artist at an exhibition at The Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Adam's
Mar. 23, 2016
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978)ContemplationWatercolour, 28 x 21cm (11 x 8¼'')Signed and dated (19)22
Est: €1,000 - €2,000
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978)ContemplationWatercolour, 28 x 21cm (11 x 8¼'')Signed and dated (19)22
Adam's
Apr. 01, 2015
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978) Design for ''God's Gentry'' Gouache, 47 x
Est: €600 - €1,000
Micheál Mac Liammóir (1899-1978) Design for ''God's Gentry'' Gouache, 47 x 33cm (18½ x 13'') Signed. Inscribed with title on label verso. Provenance: Bought in these rooms, Irish Art Sale, 11th June 1980, Cat. No.29
Adam's
Dec. 11, 2011
David Clarke (1920-2005) and Micheal MacLiammoir (1899-1978) SET DESIGNS FOR "HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" or "THE GRAND TOUR" BY MICHEAL MAC LIAMMOIR
Est: €300 - €400
David Clarke (1920-2005) and Micheal MacLiammoir (1899-1978) SET DESIGNS FOR "HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" or "THE GRAND TOUR" BY MICHEAL MAC LIAMMOIR Medium: gouache over pencil on Goodall's Bristol board; (6); (unframed); (3 with tracings squared up for transfer) Signature: variously inscribed and annotated with colour and set instructions Dimensions: 33 by 56cm., 13 by 22in. Provenance Exhibited: Literature: Notes: Home for Christmas or The Grand Tour was written by Mícheál Mac Líammóir and its first production was on Stephen's Day, December 1950 by Edwards-Mac Liammoir Gate Theatre Productions at The Gate, Dublin. The synopsis of the play is described as follows: Sir Roderick Killjoy has three immensely eligible young daughters, who are being pursued by three entirely unacceptable suitors, and he decides to take his daughters on a grand tour of Europe, away from such distractions. Leaving his house in the capable hands of his cousin, Prudence Pockett, he embarks pursued by the three young men, who are being assisted in the chase by the girls tutor, Mr. Wogan.The play is set in Sir Roderick's House in Mountjoy Square, Dublin in 1885 and the original cast included its producers in the lead roles of Sir Killjoy (Edwards) and Mr Wogan (Mac Líammóir) with Maureen Cusack as one of Killjoy's daughters. Mac Líammóir is credited as Designer for the original production. The provenance of these works however suggests a second hand at work in the play's artist direction. These drawings originate from the collection of David Clarke who worked for a time at The Gate under Mac Líammóir. According to Clarke's family, due to differences with Mac Líammóir Clarke was removed from his role in this play and subsequently his artistic responsibilities were never credited.A desirable and intriguing collection of Irish theatre archival material.
Whyte's
May. 30, 2011
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) - "IMEALL AN DOMHAIN" (THE EDGE OF THE WORLD) 1917
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
pen and ink with gouache signed [MICHAEL WILLMORE.17] lower right; with inscription in the mount lower centre; with typed label affixed to original backing board
Whyte's
May. 30, 2011
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) - CENTAURS, 1917
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
pen and ink with gouache heightened with white signed [MICHAEL WILLMORE.1917] lower left; with title inscribed in block capitals in the margin beneath the mount; with typed label affixed to original backing board
Whyte's
May. 30, 2011
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) - "FRANNCACH AG RITH I NDIAID A BHAIREID"
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
pen and ink with gouache heightened with white signed [M.MAC L.] lower left; with title inscribed in "Seanchlo" (old type) in the margin lower corner; with artist's name [Miceal Mac Uallmoir] also in the margin lower right; with typed label on original backing board on reverse
Whyte's
Apr. 13, 2010
Míchéal MacLiammóir (1899-1978) "Fair Day Gouache,
Est: €2,500 - €4,000
Míchéal MacLiammóir (1899-1978) "Fair Day Gouache, 9" x 12" (22.8 x 30.5cm), signed & dated 1923.
deVeres
Nov. 24, 2008
Micheal MacLiammoir (1899-1978) DEIRDRE AGUS
Est: €2,500 - €3,500
Micheal MacLiammoir (1899-1978) DEIRDRE AGUS LAVARCHAM, 1919 signed and dated upper right; inscribed on reverse pen and ink with watercolour 25 by 16cm., 9.75 by 6.25in. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the most familiar characters from the eighth and ninth century heroic cycle of Cuchulain. Before her birth it was prophesised that her great beauty would bring about the fall of the House of Usna, High Kings of Ulster. Attempting to thwart this prophesy, King Conchubar sent the child Deirdre away to a secluded location, with only a nurse and a tutor for company. She is depicted here as a young woman with her tutor, Lavarcham, shortly before eloping with her lover Naoise. Another illustration from the legend, The Lament of Deirdre for Naoise, was included in MacLíammóir's exhibition, 'Fantasies in Colour and Black and White', held in Dublin in 1925.
Whyte's
May. 28, 2008
Micheál MacLiammóir (1899-1978) Path of Fire
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Micheál MacLiammóir (1899-1978) Path of Fire Watercolour and pen, 32 x 20.5cm, (12.5 x 8") Signed and dated 1928 Known as a flamboyant character, MacLiammoir was a talented actor and writer as well as painter and in the year of the present work, he founded the Dublin Gate Theatre Studio. The first productions were staged at The Peacock and the influence of the theatre and set design is apparant in Path of Fire.
Adam's
Feb. 26, 2008
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) (illustrated)
Est: €60 - €100
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) (illustrated) Scéalaíocht Na Ríthe Small quarto, Dublin 1956, mounted, coloured plates, decorated cover. O'Conaire The Woman at the Window (new ed) with woodcuts by Michael MacLiammóir
Adam's
Feb. 25, 2008
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) AN OLD WOMAN
Est: €3,000 - €4,000
Mícheál MacLíammóir (1899-1978) AN OLD WOMAN BEHOLDS A FAIRY PARADE AT NIGHT signed lower left watercolour with pen and ink 32 by 24cm., 12.5 by 9.5in.
Whyte's
Dec. 09, 2006
Micheal MacLiammoir (1899-1978) ORIGINAL RECORDING OF MACLIAMMOIR'S RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM An interesting archive featuring the original tape
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Micheal MacLiammoir (1899-1978) ORIGINAL RECORDING OF MACLIAMMOIR'S RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM An interesting archive featuring the original tape recording of Micheal MacLiammoir reading the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, made at Eamon Andrews Studio, Dublin, 21 October 1958, and the re-mastered tapes of same from the Pye Studios, London, April 1978. Formerly the collection of Desmond Fenning, of Ardmore Studios, the archive also includes ten autograph manuscript letters and fifteen postcards from MacLiammoir to Fenning. These are mostly of a social nature, recounting personal news and discussing various theatre and sound recording projects, with many sent from overseas ( Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, USA) whilst MacLiammoir was on tour. The archive also includes related correspondence including a letter from Sean O'Casey sent from Torquay, 6 September 1956, numerous publicity photographs of Gate Theatre productions, press clippings, a framed autograph photograph of Hilton Edwards, programmes for plays at the Gate and Abbey theatres, invitations to first night openings, a bundle of unused record sleeves from the Rubaiyat recording and related ephemera.
Whyte's