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The Eclectic Collector · 17 September 2016
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1916-21 prisoner art - Crucifixion on tricolour flag.
The work of Sean O Duinn (John Dunne), signed with inscrition “In God we trust, our cause is just, To guard our
Irish Nation, we’ll fight to death, till our latest breath, for self determination”. Framed.
John Dunne (24 June 1893 - 28 February 1977) Volunteer, C Company, 3rd Battalion, Dublin Brigade, Irish
Volunteers, served in area of Boland’s Mills, Grand Canal Street, under Captain Simon Donnelly. Imprisoned in
England and Wales until June 1916. He participated in the War of Independence and was imprisoned in Mountjoy,
Arbour Hill and Crumlin Road Belfast, held hostage at Portobello Barracks in 1920 and chained to Black & Tans
vehicle driving arounde Dublin in 1920, and was interned in 1921 at Ballykinlar Camp.
16 x 12in. (40.64 x 30.48cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £170-£260
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 8485
Autograph Album including Eoin MacNeill and W.T. Cosgrave
Circa 1911-1925, an album of autographs including nationalist politicians, gilt embossed green leather.
Estimate €150-€200 £130-£170
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 85