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90 86 Gerard Dillon (1916-1971) CURFEW oil and pencil on paper signed with initials lower right; signed following dedication on reverse; also with Victor Waddington Galleries framing label on reverse 4.75 by 7.50in. (12.1 by 19.1cm) Frame Size: 15 by 17.25in. (38.1 by 43.8cm) Exhibited: ‘Gerard Dillon: Art and Friendships’, Adam’s, Dublin and Ava Gallery, Co. Down, 2013, catalogue no. 11 Literature: Reihill, Karen, Gerard Dillon Art and Friendships, Adam’s, Dublin, 2013, catalogue no. 11 (illustrated) Dedication to fellow artist Basil Rákóczi, ‘Dear Benny, you’ll forgive me for sending you such a thing – but you’ll know it’s only meant for you to see – do burn it after you’ve looked and laughed at it. I was amusing myself and my thoughts ran in this direction. I thought of freedom – and Curfew – the result. Well I wish you a happy Xmas. Gerard.’ €800-€1,200 (£680-£1,030 approx.) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot86
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