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WHYTESSINCE 1783
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Dan Rainey (fl. 1930s)
HISTORICAL BELFAST MARITIME AND SHIPPING WATERCOLOURS AND
PEN AND INK DRAWINGS
A large collection of artworks by Dan Rainey comprising of 204 large
watercolours and pen and ink drawings, 8 small watercolours and 1 oil painting of
ships that passed through Belfast, all contained loosely in albums. Also an album
comprising of 19 pages with watercolours of ships ensigns, flags and colours. An
extremely impressive collection of great quality and historical interest. Ships
include Carrickmore, Ballyhenry, Stramore, Roslea, Cushendal, Balmarino, Millisle,
Annagher, Susannah Kelly, Melissa,W.M. Barkley,Theory, Craigavad, Moyallon,
Clewbay, Clarecastle, Cavehill, Zulu, Lagan, Claremorris,Woodburn, Oranmore, May,
Tory Islandetc. Many were Irish registered vessels. (232 items)
€4,000-€6,000 (£3,400-£5,100 approx.)
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Dan Rainey (fl. 1930s)
IRISH HISTORICAL WATERCOLOURS, DRAWINGS AND UNPUBLISHED
BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY ARTICLES
A collection of 10 albums.The first 7 containing historical recollections and
research by Dan Rainey, 35 watercolours and various photographs and
documents. Articles include East Belfast characters, Holidays in Dublin and
Portrush, a collected history of Holywood, childhood memories of Ballymacarret
in the 1920s, the Connswater Flute Band etc.The final three albums containing a
total of 129 watercolours and pen and ink drawings of historical buildings and
locations throughout Ireland and also ornithological drawings from the 1930s.
A fine collection.Works by Dan Rainey can be found in the National Museums,
Northern Ireland.
€1,000-€1,500 (£900-£1,300 approx.)