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NORMAN J. MCCAIG (1929 - 2000)
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Durrow, Co. Laois
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Title: Howth Harbour, SunsetMedium: Oil on BoardSignature: Signed Lower LeftProvenance: Private CollectionFramedLot Description: Norman J. McCaig (b.1941), Howth Harbour, oil on board, signed lower left. A warmly atmospheric depiction of Howth Harbour at sunset, with fishing boats moored along the quay and their reflections shimmering across calm golden water. The surrounding village buildings and distant hills are softly silhouetted under a glowing sky, rendered in McCaig’s signature tonal palette and fluid brushwork. A tranquil and evocative view of one of Ireland’s best-known working harbours. Presented in a linen-lined frame with gilt border. Image: 49 x 75 cm.; Framed: 70 x 95.5 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 20:08:20 Biography NORMAN J. MCCAIG (1929 - 2000) Norman J. McCaig is a respected Irish painter known for his evocative seascapes, harbour views, and rural scenes. His work often explores the transient effects of light and tide, rendered in a tonal, naturalistic style. McCaig has exhibited widely across Ireland and the UK, and his paintings are held in numerous private and corporate collections.
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Title: Howth Harbour, SunsetMedium: Oil on BoardSignature: Signed Lower LeftProvenance: Private CollectionFramedLot Description: Norman J. McCaig (b.1941), Howth Harbour, oil on board, signed lower left. A warmly atmospheric depiction of Howth Harbour at sunset, with fishing boats moored along the quay and their reflections shimmering across calm golden water. The surrounding village buildings and distant hills are softly silhouetted under a glowing sky, rendered in McCaig’s signature tonal palette and fluid brushwork. A tranquil and evocative view of one of Ireland’s best-known working harbours. Presented in a linen-lined frame with gilt border. Image: 49 x 75 cm.; Framed: 70 x 95.5 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 20:08:20 Biography NORMAN J. MCCAIG (1929 - 2000) Norman J. McCaig is a respected Irish painter known for his evocative seascapes, harbour views, and rural scenes. His work often explores the transient effects of light and tide, rendered in a tonal, naturalistic style. McCaig has exhibited widely across Ireland and the UK, and his paintings are held in numerous private and corporate collections.
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.
