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The History Sale 2015
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AFTER SIR JOHN LAVERY RA RHA [1856-1941]
Signed portrait prints of Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins, each signed in pencil by artist and sitter, with ‘Artist’s Proof’ blindstamp, published by Wilson Hartnell &
Co., Dublin [1922]. Framed, images 17 ins x 13 ins [43 cms x 33 cms] A rare and sought after pair. Lavery and his wife Hazel got to know Griffith and Collins during
the Treaty negotiations in London, where the couple used their social connections to assist the Irish delegates.
€3,000 - €5,000
Lot 704