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  • § Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), three bronze 'Workers Control of Fisher Bendix Kirkby Jan 72' fish,
    Oct. 24, 2024

    § Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), three bronze 'Workers Control of Fisher Bendix Kirkby Jan 72' fish,

    Est: £250 - £350

    § Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), three bronze 'Workers Control of Fisher Bendix Kirkby Jan 72' fish, each moulded 'A.D. / 72' to the bodies 6.5cm wide Born on January 17, 1929, Arthur Dooley is remembered as a significant sculptor whose work was deeply intertwined with his political beliefs and advocacy for social justice. His life journey from a merchant seaman and welder to a celebrated artist is as compelling as his sculptures, which often depicted the struggles and resilience of the working class. Dooley's early life was marked by diverse and challenging experiences. Leaving school at the age of 14, he took on various jobs, including working as a merchant seaman and later as a welder at Cammell Laird shipyards in Birkenhead. These early jobs, particularly in heavy industry, had a profound influence on his artistic vision. It was during his time as a welder that Dooley began attending night classes in sculpture, which set him on the path to becoming an artist. His talent blossomed further when he enrolled at St Martin's School of Art in London, where his raw, expressive style began to take shape. Dooley's sculptures are noted for their powerful emotional impact and often feature religious and social themes. Working primarily with bronze and steel, materials that mirrored his industrial roots, he created pieces that were both robust and deeply evocative. Central to his art was a strong sense of social justice and solidarity with the working class. This commitment to social issues was not just thematic but also active, as seen in his involvement with the 1972 Fisher Bendix worker strikes in Kirkby, near his native Liverpool. The Fisher Bendix factory strikes were a pivotal moment in Dooley's life and career. Faced with job losses and poor working conditions, the workers went on strike and eventually occupied the factory in a desperate bid to save their jobs. Dooley's support for the workers went beyond mere sympathy; he actively participated in their cause, using his art and public presence to amplify their struggles. In solidarity with the workers, Dooley produced the present works as tokens to be sold at the factory gates, with the proceeds being donated to the striking workers. This involvement underscored his belief in art as a tool for social change and his deep connection to the working-class community.

    Cheffins
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994), a bronze and iron group of a figure descending a staircase, 19cm wide, 29cm high
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994), a bronze and iron group of a figure descending a staircase, 19cm wide, 29cm high

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    § Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994), a bronze and iron group of a figure descending a staircase,

    Gorringes
  • Arthur Dooley, British 1929-1994
    May. 25, 2022

    Arthur Dooley, British 1929-1994

    Est: £600 - £800

    Arthur Dooley, British 1929-1994 - Standing figure, 1977; bronze with Perspex base, signed with initials and date 'AD 77', 15.8(H) x 8(W) x 5.5(D) cm including base (ARR) Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Figure of Christ 82cm (32 5/16in) high
    Apr. 13, 2022

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Figure of Christ 82cm (32 5/16in) high

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Figure of Christ stamped with initials and dated 'AD/72' (to reverse of figure) polished bronze and welded metal 82cm (32 5/16in) high For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994) Madonna (1990)
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994) Madonna (1990)

    Est: €600 - €900

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994) Madonna (1990) bronze with single pearl inlaid on upper chest on a marble base signed and dated 1990 h:25.50  w:6.20 d:6.20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

    Morgan O'Driscoll
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994) A large bronze figure ''
    Jun. 04, 2014

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994) A large bronze figure ''

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994) A large bronze figure '' Centurion'', with textured finish, with impressed marks verso ''AD 79'', height 79.5cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley 91929-1994); A bronze figure ''Cat''
    Jun. 04, 2014

    Arthur Dooley 91929-1994); A bronze figure ''Cat''

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Arthur Dooley 91929-1994); A bronze figure ''Cat'' on a green marble base, signed with initials and dated '70, length 41cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); a bronze fish dated Jan
    Jul. 03, 2013

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); a bronze fish dated Jan

    Est: £80 - £120

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); a bronze fish dated Jan '72 for the ''Workers Control of Fisher Bendix Kirkby'', initialed and dated to the reserve, length 13cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); a bronze fish dated
    Jun. 05, 2013

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); a bronze fish dated

    Est: £80 - £120

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); a bronze fish dated January '72 for the ''Workers Control of Fisher Bendix Kirkby'', initialed and dated to the reserve, length 13cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), a rectangular bronze
    Nov. 07, 2012

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), a rectangular bronze

    Est: £100 - £150

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), a rectangular bronze plaque, hands clasped, signed with monogram in the style of Albrecht D³rer, 11.75x10.25cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), a bronze fish inscribed
    Jun. 07, 2012

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), a bronze fish inscribed

    Est: £90 - £120

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), a bronze fish inscribed "Workers Control of Fisher Bendix Kirkby, Jan 72", inscibed with initials verso, length 13.25cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Standing female figure
    Mar. 07, 2012

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Standing female figure

    Est: -

    Standing female figure signed with initials 'AD' and dated 1983; inscribed 'A. DOOLEY' twice on base bronze sculpture 57 x 18cm (22 7/16 x 7 1/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Standing female figure
    Mar. 06, 2012

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) Standing female figure

    Est: £600 - £800

    Standing female figure signed with initials 'AD' and dated 1983; inscribed 'A. DOOLEY' twice on base bronze sculpture 57 x 18cm (22 7/16 x 7 1/16in).

    Bonhams
  • ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished
    Feb. 12, 2012

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished bronze with green marble plinth base, 30cm W x 50cm H. (as found, tail lacking)

    Lots Road Auctions
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze model
    Jan. 19, 2012

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze model

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze model of a mother with child, the base stamped AD 68, signed with initials 68, height 42cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze figure
    Jan. 19, 2012

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze figure

    Est: £1,500 - £2,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze figure "Horse", signed AD '71, on green marble rectangular plinth base with applied plaque, inscribed and dated 1971, the horse also signed with initials and dated 71, height 56cm.

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Woman'
    Nov. 09, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Woman'

    Est: -

    'Woman' signed with initials 'AD 74'; inscribed 'Woman by A. Dooley 1974' on base bronze sculpture 56 x 15.5cm (22 1/16 x 6 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Woman'
    Nov. 08, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Woman'

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    'Woman' signed with initials 'AD 74'; inscribed 'Woman by A. Dooley 1974' on base bronze sculpture 56 x 15.5cm (22 1/16 x 6 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished
    Oct. 09, 2011

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished

    Est: £800 - £1,500

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished bronze with green marble plinth base, 30cm W x 50cm H.

    Lots Road Auctions
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), bronze and wrought iron
    Oct. 05, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), bronze and wrought iron

    Est: £2,000 - £2,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994), bronze and wrought iron sculpture, "Veronica", 1972-No.6 *one of the six stations of the Cross for St. Mary's Leyland near Preston commissioned in the early 1970's, height 66.5cm*

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • ARTHUR DOOLEY, (1929-1994), 'Bull', polished
    Sep. 11, 2011

    ARTHUR DOOLEY, (1929-1994), 'Bull', polished

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    ARTHUR DOOLEY, (1929-1994), 'Bull', polished bronze with green marble plinth base, 37cm L.

    Lots Road Auctions
  • ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished
    Sep. 11, 2011

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994), 'Horse', polished bronze with green marble plinth base, 30cm W x 50cm H.

    Lots Road Auctions
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze and steel
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze and steel

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze and steel figure "Annunciation", depicting a pregnant female figure beside a bridge, steps and stable, unsigned, 55cm tall, the base 44cm x 16cm, *this bronze is accompanied with a photocopy of the original exhibition catalogue for 26th May - 2nd June 1967, where Dooley shared an exhibition with L.S. Lowry, and a photocopy of the original bill of sale dated 14th June 1967 for 160 signed by Arthur Dooley and a further signed photocopy of a handwritten receipt for the deposit of the same*

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze and steel
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze and steel

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze and steel figure group "Mother and Child", depicting a robed figure holding a child in her arms beside a road sign inscribed "Liverpool", signed twice with initials to the underside of base, 42cm tall, the base 34cm x 16cm *this bronze is accompanied with a photocopy of the original exhibition catalogue for 26th May - 2nd June 1967, where Dooley shared an exhibition with L.S. Lowry, and a photocopy of the original bill of sale dated 14th June 1967 for 175 signed by Arthur Dooley*

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure

    Est: £2,000 - £2,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure "Laurence Stephen Lowry", study of a tall standing figure wearing a cap before a mill, signed with initials and dated '68 (1968), 47.5cm tall

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure "Elephant", signed with initials and dated '66 (1966), 20.5cm tall

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure

    Est: £250 - £400

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze figure "Bishop", unsigned and lacking stand, 48.5cm tall (whilst unsigned the bronze was given as a gift from Dooley directly to the present vendor)

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze maquette
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze maquette

    Est: £300 - £500

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze maquette "Redemption", signed and dated 1993 to both the figure and base, 35.5cm tall

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze maquette
    Jul. 06, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze maquette

    Est: £200 - £300

    Arthur Dooley (1929 - 1994), a bronze maquette "Standing Figure", signed and dated 1993, 20.5cm tall

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) The head of Christ - a wall mount
    Jul. 05, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) The head of Christ - a wall mount

    Est: £300 - £400

    The head of Christ - a wall mount stamped 'A. DOOLEY' and dated 1983 verso bronze 10.5 x 6.5cm (4 1/8 x 2 9/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze model
    Mar. 24, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze model

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze model of a woman with child, the base stamped AD 68, height 42cm (Illustrated).

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze figure
    Mar. 24, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze figure

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Arthur Dooley (1929-1994); polished bronze figure "Horse", signed AD '71, on marble plinth base with applied plaque, height 56cm (Illustrated).

    Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Horse'
    Mar. 17, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Horse'

    Est: -

    'Horse' inscribed '"Horse" by Arthur Dooley' and dated 1971 polished bronze sculpture 57 x 41cm (22 7/16 x 16 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Horse'
    Mar. 16, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Horse'

    Est: -

    'Horse' inscribed '"Horse" by Arthur Dooley' and dated 1971 polished bronze sculpture 57 x 41cm (22 7/16 x 16 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Horse'
    Mar. 15, 2011

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Horse'

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    'Horse' inscribed '"Horse" by Arthur Dooley' and dated 1971 polished bronze sculpture 57 x 41cm (22 7/16 x 16 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'And the six little nuns walked from Selma'
    Nov. 18, 2010

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'And the six little nuns walked from Selma'

    Est: -

    'And the six little nuns walked from Selma' signed with initials 'A D 65' bronze sculpture 30 x 11cm (11 13/16 x 4 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'And the six little nuns walked from Selma'
    Nov. 17, 2010

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'And the six little nuns walked from Selma'

    Est: -

    'And the six little nuns walked from Selma' signed with initials 'A D 65' bronze sculpture 30 x 11cm (11 13/16 x 4 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'And the six little nuns walked from Selma'
    Nov. 16, 2010

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'And the six little nuns walked from Selma'

    Est: £600 - £800

    'And the six little nuns walked from Selma' signed with initials 'A D 65' bronze sculpture 30 x 11cm (11 13/16 x 4 5/16in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Headmaster', height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).
    Nov. 05, 2009

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Headmaster', height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).

    Est: -

    'Headmaster', signed and dated 1992, polished bronze sculpture, height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) "Madonna No. 1",
    Nov. 05, 2009

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) "Madonna No. 1",

    Est: -

    "Madonna No. 1", signed and dated 1988, polished bronze sculpture, 55 x 13cm (21 5/8 x 5 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Headmaster', height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).
    Nov. 04, 2009

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Headmaster', height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).

    Est: -

    'Headmaster', signed and dated 1992, polished bronze sculpture, height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) "Madonna No. 1",
    Nov. 04, 2009

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) "Madonna No. 1",

    Est: -

    "Madonna No. 1", signed and dated 1988, polished bronze sculpture, 55 x 13cm (21 5/8 x 5 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Headmaster', height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).
    Nov. 03, 2009

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) 'Headmaster', height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).

    Est: £400 - £600

    'Headmaster', signed and dated 1992, polished bronze sculpture, height 47cm, (approx. 18.5 inches).

    Bonhams
  • Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) "Madonna No. 1",
    Nov. 03, 2009

    Arthur Dooley (British, 1929-1994) "Madonna No. 1",

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    "Madonna No. 1", signed and dated 1988, polished bronze sculpture, 55 x 13cm (21 5/8 x 5 1/8in).

    Bonhams
  • ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994) 'VERONICA' 68cm high
    Nov. 05, 2008

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994) 'VERONICA' 68cm high

    Est: £600 - £800

    ARTHUR DOOLEY (1929-1994) 'VERONICA' bronze and steel, applied plaque 68cm high

    Lyon & Turnbull
  • Arthur Dooley (b.1929)
    Mar. 27, 2003

    Arthur Dooley (b.1929)

    Est: $1,570 - $2,355

    Centurian signed with initials and dated 'AD66' (on the shield and on the reverse) bronze with a gold and green patina 213/4in. (55.2cm.) high.

    Christie's
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