Thomas (1781) Kirk

Lot 140: THOMAS KIRK IRISH, 1781-1845

Name: THOMAS KIRK IRISH, 1781-1845
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: j2ll55xtmu

Est: £5,000 GBP - £7,000 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomDecember 08, 2006

Item Overview

Description

PROPERTY REMOVED FROM HEADFORT HOUSE, IRELAND

A MARBLE BUST OF MRS LAMBART

measurements note
bust: 63.5cm., 25in. column: 116cm., 45¾in.

signed and dated: T.Kirk. R.H.A. 1827

mounted on a yellow scagliola column

NOTE

Thomas Kirk is one of the foremost Irish sculptors of the early nineteenth century whose portrait busts were described by Strickland as 'esteemed for their accurate and expressive modelling, their delicate handling and distinctness of detail, and their faithfulness as likenesses'. Kirk was a founding member of the Royal Hibernian Academy where he exhibited from 1826 to his death in 1845. Kirk exhibited busts of the Bective family in 1826 and 1828.

Artist or Maker

Thomas (1781) Kirk

Auction Details

European Sculpture & Works of Art

Sotheby's

December 08, 2006, 12:00 AM GMT

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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