Lot 375: Seamus Murphy, Sculptor (1907 - 1975) Sylphide" A

Seamus Murphy, Sculptor (1907 - 1975) Sylphide" A life size carved white marble head and shoulders of a " Woman" signed, and dated 1943, 16 1/2" h (43cms)." * The model for this piece was Maighread Ui hUiginn (Higgins) who later became the sculptor's wife. Exhibited: R.H.A. 1943; Cork 1956; Adare 1973. Literature: " Seamus Murphy 1907 - 1975 Sculptor, " Crawford Art Gallery 2007. (1)