WHYTE'S IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART MONDAY 4 MARCH 2019 AT 6PM

120 John Nixon (c. 1750-1818) SHANE’S CASTLE, LOUGH NEAGH watercolour 5.50 by 7.50in. (14 by 19.1cm) Literature: Elmes, Rosalind M., Catalogue of Irish Topographical Prints and Original Drawings, Dublin 1975, pp5-6. A print was made of this drawing, engraved by Scott, published by G. Kearsley, London, 1780. Shane’s Castle is a ruin near Randalstown in County Antrim. The castle is on the north-east shores of Lough Neagh. Built in 1345 by a member of the Clandeboy O’Neill dynasty, it was originally called Eden- duff-carrick. Shane MacBrien O’Neill changed the name to Shane’s Castle in 1722. The castle is used extensively as a location in the television series Game of Thrones. €500-€700 (£440-£610 approx.) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid Lot 120