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The William Orpen Memorial Fund
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Sir William Orpen RA RI RHA (1878-1931)
A DREAM: I IMAGINE THAT DUBLIN HAS SEEN FIT TO HONOUR
ME, c.1900
ink
with letter written by the artist on reverse
9 by 7in. (22.86 by 17.78cm)
Literature:
Orpen,W., ‘Stories of Ireland and Myself’,William and Norgate
Ltd., London, 1924, p. 54
Kindly donated by Richard Olivier, grandson of William Orpen.
€
1,000-
€
1,500 (£800-£1,200 approx)
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Sir William Orpen RA RI RHA (1878-1931)
THE RETURN
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inscribed with title lower right
10 by 7in. (25.40 by 17.78cm)
Kindly donated by Richard Olivier, grandson of William Orpen.
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1,500-
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2,000 (£1,200-£1,600 approx)
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Sir William Orpen RA RI RHA (1878-1931)
STORIES OF OLD IRELAND AND MYSELF, 1924
limited edition book; (no. 75 from edition of 100)
signed
Williams and Norgate, London, 1924.The very rare large paper edition.
Large octavo; original white linen boards with gilt lettering at spine and
both boards.Top edge gilt. Illustrated throughout.
Kindly donated by Chris Pearson of the Orpen Research Project.
€
1,000-
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1,500 (£800-£1,200 approx)