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HARRY KERNOFF RHA (1900 - 1974)
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Durrow, Co. Laois
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Title: Old Barn, Newbridge, County Kildare (1925)Medium: Pastel Signature: Signed Lower Left and Inscribed VersoProvenance: The Artist's Studio, 13 Stamer Street, Dublin (Inscribed Verso); Private Collection Note: This is the earliest example of Kernoff's work with Pastel.FramedLot Description: Harry Kernoff RHA (1900–1974), Old Barn, Newbridge, County Kildare (1925), pastel, signed lower left. A charming and colourful rural scene depicting a woman walking across a garden path toward two white ducks, with a distinctively curved-roof barn and bare winter trees in the background. Executed in Kernoff’s recognisable style with simplified forms, rich colour, and rhythmic composition, the work captures a nostalgic vision of Irish country life with quiet warmth and clarity. Presented in a gilt frame with linen mount. Image: 36 x 49 cm.; Framed: 46 x 58.5 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 20:12:30 Biography HARRY KERNOFF RHA (1900 - 1974) Harry Kernoff was one of Ireland’s most important modern painters of the 20th century. Known for his vivid portraits, urban scenes, and landscapes, Kernoff depicted Irish life with affection and sharp observation. A member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, he worked across oils, watercolours, and printmaking. His works are held in all major Irish public collections, including the National Gallery of Ireland and IMMA.
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Title: Old Barn, Newbridge, County Kildare (1925)Medium: Pastel Signature: Signed Lower Left and Inscribed VersoProvenance: The Artist's Studio, 13 Stamer Street, Dublin (Inscribed Verso); Private Collection Note: This is the earliest example of Kernoff's work with Pastel.FramedLot Description: Harry Kernoff RHA (1900–1974), Old Barn, Newbridge, County Kildare (1925), pastel, signed lower left. A charming and colourful rural scene depicting a woman walking across a garden path toward two white ducks, with a distinctively curved-roof barn and bare winter trees in the background. Executed in Kernoff’s recognisable style with simplified forms, rich colour, and rhythmic composition, the work captures a nostalgic vision of Irish country life with quiet warmth and clarity. Presented in a gilt frame with linen mount. Image: 36 x 49 cm.; Framed: 46 x 58.5 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 20:12:30 Biography HARRY KERNOFF RHA (1900 - 1974) Harry Kernoff was one of Ireland’s most important modern painters of the 20th century. Known for his vivid portraits, urban scenes, and landscapes, Kernoff depicted Irish life with affection and sharp observation. A member of the Royal Hibernian Academy, he worked across oils, watercolours, and printmaking. His works are held in all major Irish public collections, including the National Gallery of Ireland and IMMA.
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.
