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1921: Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith, Sir John Lavery lithograph
proofs
Framed, signed in lower margin by both artist and sitters.
Sir John Lavery painted portraits of Griffith and Collins in 1921 whilst
they were in London negotiating the terms of the Irish Treaty. Within
months of their portraits being painted, both men were dead - Griffith
of a heart attack, Collins killed in August 1922. The present pair of
lithographs hung on the walls of Restaurant Jammet in Dublin, which
was frequented by many famous figures including Jack B. Yeats, Micheál
MacLiammóir, Seán O’Sullivan et al. The prints were based on oil
portraits, one of which is now in the collection of the Hugh Lane
Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, Dublin. Printed by Wilson Hartnell &
Co. Publishers, Dublin. 19.50 x 15.50in. (49.53 x 39.37cm)
€2,000-€3,000 (£1,667-£2,500 approx)
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1922: Michael Collins photograph by Keogh Brothers
Original half-length portrait photograph of Michael Collins in uniform by
Keogh Brothers, mounted on board, with frame. Also with Hogan
postcard of Michael Collins and photographic postcard of Irish Free State
Army troops in a posed scene. (3 items)
€300-€400 (£250-£333 approx)
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1926: Michael Collins and The Making of A New Ireland by Piarais
Beaslai
Original green cloth gilt. In two volumes 458pp and 484pp. First edition
published in 1926 by Phoenix Publishing Co. The first definitve and
authoriative biography of Collins by his comrade in arms Piarais Beaslai 9
x 7in. (22.86 x 17.78cm)
€250-€350 (£208-£292 approx)
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1922: Michael Collins portrait print by Leo Whelan RHA
Lithograph, limited edition of 1,000, unnumbered. Framed. Published by
Walton’s of Dublin, famous musical instrument makers and dealers, who
own the original painting. Printed in 1972 to commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of Michael Collins’ death. 24 x 18in. (60.96 x 45.72cm)
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
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20th Century: Michael Collins framed print
A print of Michael Collins in uniform from the painting by Leo Whelan.
Contained in an ornate frame, a good decorative item. Also with a
framed flying column photograph 7 x 5in. (17.78 x 12.70cm)
€80-€120 (£67-£100 approx)
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20th Century: Large Michael Collins bust
A large bust of Michael Collins in uniform on a marble base titled
“Michael Collins. The Big Fella, 1890-1922” 27 x 24in. (68.58 x 60.96cm)
€300-€500 (£250-£417 approx)
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circa 1922: Michael Collins carved wooden portrait plaque
Large wooden plaque with a carved bust of the famous revolutionary
leader. Engraved signature to reverse of Oscar Grant. Contemporary to
the period of his death. 18 x 18in. (45.72 x 45.72cm)
€300-€500 (£250-£417 approx)
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1923-26: Sinn Féin and Republican pamphlets and publications
Including Sinn Féin re-organising committee letter dated 4 July 1923,
‘The Prisoners - why they are to rot in jail handbill’, An Phoblacht Vol. 1
No. 32, 3 Republican Bulletins of 16 October 1923, Freedom September
1923. Also a letter dated 4 December 1922 from the Dáil Ministry of
Home Affairs relating to an eviction. (9 items)
€200-€300 (£167-£250 approx)
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1924: Irish War NewsVol. 1 No. 2
Letterpress, 4pp.
The second issue of Irish War News issued on Easter Sunday 1924 after
the first edition of Easter 1916. 10 x 7.50in. (25.40 x 19.05cm)
€80-€100 (£67-£83 approx)
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20th Century: Irish Republican Army badge
An I.R.A. badge depicting a volunteer with a flag in front of the flaming
G.P.O., within a laurel surround decorated with the arms of the four
provinces of Ireland. Exact period and reasons for use are unclear. 2.50 x
1.75in. (6.35 x 4.45cm)
€40-€60 (£33-£50 approx)
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1920s: Irish Free State penannular brooch
Small two piece pin back badge. In the form of a Celtic Penannular
Brooch, engraved “Irish Free State” An unusual item
€100-€150 (£83-£125 approx)
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20th Century: Irish government building harp sign
Large metal with the harp emblem of the state. As used in government
offices and buildings, an excellent decorative piece 21 x 14in. (53.34 x
35.56cm)
€150-€200 (£125-£167 approx)
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20th Century: Lord Mayor of Dublin ephemera including invites and
Kathleen Clarke card
Collection of ephemera relating to the Lord Mayor of Dublin and Dublin
Corporation including 1916 Memorial Lord Mayor’s New Year card by
Cluna Studio and signed by Caitlín Bean Uí Chléirigh, widow of Tom
Clarke.1910 dinner menu signed by Charles Cameron the first employee
of the Corporation of Dublin to become a Freeman of the City of Dublin.
Invitations to the 1932 Eucharistic Congress including the Blackrock
College Garden Party. Invites and cards from Mayors Alfie Byrne, P. J.
Cahill, Cormac Breathnach, Jack Belton, Peadar Doyle etc. Also Michael
Collins West Cork Memorial Committee pamphlet, 19th Century Irish
child’s National School copy book etc. (24 items)
€150-€250 (£125-£208 approx)
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1924-51: Dublin Opinion magazines
26 Years of this monthly satirical magazine. An almost consecutive run
from 1924 to 1951 (lacks 1932 & 1937). 12 Individual monthly issues per
volume, bound in plain buckram with title label and year in gilt on spines
€300-€500 (£250-£417 approx)
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