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SIOBHAN BULFIN (CONTEMPORARY)
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Durrow, Co. Laois
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Title: BechersMedium: Bronze (Edition 8/9)Signature: Signed and numbered 8/9Provenance: Private CollectionSupported on a Wooden BaseNote: Together with Foundry CertificateBechers brook is probably the most famous obstacle in jump racing with its daunting drop on landing at speed, Captain Becher being the first of many to meet his waterloo here. These horses are some of the finest I have ever sculpted and are taken from the mould which launched our family business, winninng the Horse Racing Ireland Lifesized Commission. The original Design with three jumping horses is used for the National Trophy in all categories. Siobhan BulfinA dynamic bronze sculpture by Irish artist Siobhain Bulfin, depicting a trio of galloping horses leaping over abstract terrain. Cast in rich dark patination, the forms are rendered with vigorous textural detail, capturing the power and motion of the equine subjects. Raised on a solid timber base and signed by the artist. Height (Including Base): 41cm.Height (Without Base): 34 cm.Length: 66 cm. SCULPTURE Tuesday 16th September 2025 19:59:10 Biography SIOBHAN BULFIN (CONTEMPORARY) Siobhain Bulfin is an accomplished Irish sculptor known for her expressive bronzes, particularly of horses and rural life. Her work balances anatomical knowledge with abstraction to evoke energy and freedom.
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Title: BechersMedium: Bronze (Edition 8/9)Signature: Signed and numbered 8/9Provenance: Private CollectionSupported on a Wooden BaseNote: Together with Foundry CertificateBechers brook is probably the most famous obstacle in jump racing with its daunting drop on landing at speed, Captain Becher being the first of many to meet his waterloo here. These horses are some of the finest I have ever sculpted and are taken from the mould which launched our family business, winninng the Horse Racing Ireland Lifesized Commission. The original Design with three jumping horses is used for the National Trophy in all categories. Siobhan BulfinA dynamic bronze sculpture by Irish artist Siobhain Bulfin, depicting a trio of galloping horses leaping over abstract terrain. Cast in rich dark patination, the forms are rendered with vigorous textural detail, capturing the power and motion of the equine subjects. Raised on a solid timber base and signed by the artist. Height (Including Base): 41cm.Height (Without Base): 34 cm.Length: 66 cm. SCULPTURE Tuesday 16th September 2025 19:59:10 Biography SIOBHAN BULFIN (CONTEMPORARY) Siobhain Bulfin is an accomplished Irish sculptor known for her expressive bronzes, particularly of horses and rural life. Her work balances anatomical knowledge with abstraction to evoke energy and freedom.
IMPORTANT IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART 16th September
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Durrow
Co. Laois
R32 FN88
Ireland
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Sheppard’s are pleased to present this auction of Important Irish Art. The sale includes major works of art by Daniel O’Neill, Willliam Ashford, Frank McKelvey, Grace Henry, Sean Keating, Sean McSweeney, James Humbert Craig, Sir William Orpen, Gerard Dillon, Augustus Burke, Harry Kernoff, Paul Sandby, John Henry Foley, Peter Curling, Graham Knuttel, Donald Teskey, Jean Dufy, John Behan, Rory Breslin, Siobhan Bulfin and many more.
