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Mary Lohan (b.1954) and ColmTóibín
BALLYCONNIGAR [2008] and TUSKAR ROCK, 2008
special limited edition book (from an edition of 12 signed, cased and lettered “K”); oil on board;(1)
limited edition book signed by artist and author and numbered at rear; oil painting (by Lohan) signed,
inscribed and dated [2008] on reverse
12½ x 12½in. (31¾ x 31¾cm)
Ballyconnigar is a townland in Wexford by the sea. The present works were the result of artist and au-
thor’s engagement with this place.
First edition, published by Tuskar Rock Press and printed by Nicholson and Bass, Dublin 2008. The present
edition is limited to 500 copies of which 50 are signed and numbered, 20 Hors de Commerce, 12 signed,
cased and lettered A-L plus 3 Hors de Commerce cased; of which the present example is letter K. Beauti-
fully presented in a linen covered clamshell case titled on upper and spine. The original oil on board by
Lohan (4 by 5.2in.) is wrapped in cloth and presented sunken within the presentation case. Dimensions
of clamshell case given. The publication was launched at the artist’s solo exhibition at the Taylor Galleries,
Dublin (May to June) in 2008. A rare and desirable item.
€300-€500 £252-£420
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