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SEAN O'CONNOR ARHA (1909 - 1992)
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Title: Ross Castle, Killarney (1962)
Medium: Watercolour
Signature: Signed Lower Right and Inscribed on Label Verso
Provenance: Private Collection
Framed
Lot Description: A vivid and atmospheric watercolour by Irish artist Seán O’Connor, depicting Ross Castle, Killarney. The scene captures the iconic 15th-century tower house reflected in the tranquil waters of Lough Leane, with distant purple mountains beneath a soft sky. Executed in fresh washes of lavender, blue, and green, O’Connor’s fluid technique conveys the serenity and majesty of the Kerry landscape. Signed lower right and presented in a pale blue painted frame with mount under glass.
Image size: 18 x 24 cm.; framed: 32 x 39 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 19:41:40
Biography
SEAN O'CONNOR ARHA (1909 - 1992)
Seán O’Connor was an Irish artist known for his watercolours of Irish castles, landscapes, and heritage scenes. His work is recognised for its clarity, use of colour, and ability to capture the character of historic locations. His paintings are held in both private and public collections, often evoking a romantic yet grounded view of Ireland’s architectural legacy.
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Title: Ross Castle, Killarney (1962)
Medium: Watercolour
Signature: Signed Lower Right and Inscribed on Label Verso
Provenance: Private Collection
Framed
Lot Description: A vivid and atmospheric watercolour by Irish artist Seán O’Connor, depicting Ross Castle, Killarney. The scene captures the iconic 15th-century tower house reflected in the tranquil waters of Lough Leane, with distant purple mountains beneath a soft sky. Executed in fresh washes of lavender, blue, and green, O’Connor’s fluid technique conveys the serenity and majesty of the Kerry landscape. Signed lower right and presented in a pale blue painted frame with mount under glass.
Image size: 18 x 24 cm.; framed: 32 x 39 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 19:41:40
Biography
SEAN O'CONNOR ARHA (1909 - 1992)
Seán O’Connor was an Irish artist known for his watercolours of Irish castles, landscapes, and heritage scenes. His work is recognised for its clarity, use of colour, and ability to capture the character of historic locations. His paintings are held in both private and public collections, often evoking a romantic yet grounded view of Ireland’s architectural legacy.
IMPORTANT IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART 16th September
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Lots: 1-263
Venue Address
The Square
Durrow
Co. Laois
R32 FN88
Ireland
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Important Information
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.
