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Lot 496: George Miller (fl. 1815 - 1819) Watercolour: ''St. Patrick's Cathedral, Du

Est: €5,000 EUR - €7,000 EURSold:
Fonsie Mealy AuctioneersCo. Kildare, IrelandOctober 06, 2015

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Description

George Miller (fl. 1815 - 1819) Watercolour: ''St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin'' approx. 39cms x 56cms (15 1/4'' x 22'') signed on mount, inscribed on reverse, wash mount gilt frame. An outstanding work, unrecorded until now. * Inscribed on reverse. 'This view of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin is painted by George Miller who I am informed by Mr. J.G. Robertson of Kilkenny was employed about the year 1810 as a scene painter in Cherrys Theatre, Waterford - he was brought to Kilkenny by Wm. Robertson, Archt., and employed to make drawings of the ancient buildings in Co. Kilkenny, bits of scenery and residences - he was 2 or 3 years at this work in conjunction with John Gibbs (see Antiquities and Scenery of the County Kilkenny, publs. by J.G. Robertson, Kilkenny 1851). He went back to England and committed suicide. He was married to a sister in law of Colonel Brown who was sometime head of the Dublin Metropolitan Police. Miller published, Description of the Cathedral Church of Ely, with account of the Conventual Buildings etc., with numerous plts. L. 1807. Provenance: This drawing was purchased by William Longfield and by descent to T.H. Longfield.

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Auction Details

Contents of Furness House, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland

by
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers
October 06, 2015, 10:30 AM BST

Furness Naas, Co. Kildare, Kildare, IE

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Abbreviations

O.O.C. Oils on Canvas O .O.P. Oils on Panel

O.O.B. Oils on Board W/C Watercolour

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We advise that all items purchased must be collected from Furness House , by 16.00 on Friday , 9th October, 2015
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