GALWAY CAT RESCUE

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & CRAFTS AUCTION

20TH JUNE 2012 GALWAY BAY HOTEL

Catalogue

Lot 001: Purrfect View oil on board Artist and donor: Rosemary Connell Approximate size: 43cm x 53cm (Framed) Approximate value: 160. Reserve 120 Contact: rosemarycnl@eircom.net

Lot 002: Marilyn Monroe oil on board Artist and donor: Rosemary Connell Approximate size 50cm x 63cm (Framed) Approximate value 200. Reserve 150 Contact: rosemarycnl@eircom.net

Lot 003: Waiting Patiently oil on canvas Artist and donor: Rosemary Connell Approximate size 50m x 63cm (Framed) Approximate value 160. Reserve 120 Contact: rosemarycnl@eircom.net

Lot 004: Elemental Abyss oil on canvas Artist and donor: Rosemary Connell Approximate size: 58 x 70cm (Framed) Approximate value 160. Reserve 120 Contact: rosemarycnl@eircom.net

Lot 005 Scene from Lanzarotte Artist and donor: Martin Folan Oil on canvas Approx. size: 40 cm x 50 cm Approx. value: 80

Lot 006 A swan in the Claddagh Artist and donor: Martin Folan Oil on canvas Approx. size: 40 cm x 50 cm Approx. value: 80

Lot 007 Galway Hooker on Galway Bay Artist and donor: Martin Folan Oil on canvas Approx. size: 40 cm x 50 cm Approx. value: 80

Lot 008 Black Cat with Flowers Sketch in pastels framed Donated by Sarah Berthaud Approximate value: 40 No reserve

Lot 009 Rock-strewn Beach Watercolour framed Donated by Sarah Berthaud Approximate value: 70 No reserve

Lot 010 Wind-swept Strand Watercolour framed Donated by Sarah Berthaud Approximate value: 70 No reserve

Lot 011 Fisherman Watercolour framed Donated by Sarah Berthaud Approximate value: 70 No reserve

Lot 012 Mounted blue and gold encaustic print Artist and donor: Vicky Leonard Approx. size: 8 x 10 inches Approximate value: not given Reserve price: 15

Lot 013 Acrylic painting of cat and moon Artist and donor: Vicky Leonard Approximate size: 8 x 8 inches Approximate value: not given Reserve price: 25

Lot 014 Earth acrylic with rose quartz crystal Artist and donor: Vicky Leonard Approx. size: 18 x 24 inches Approximate value: not given Reserve price: 65

Lot 015 Mounted purple encaustic print Artist and donor: Vicky Leonard Approx. size: 8 x 10 inches Approximate value: not given Reserve price: 15

Lot 016 An ink picture of a horse on canvas. Artist and donor: Aleannah Mc Inerney Approximate size: 60cm x 60cm Approximate value: 35 No reserve

Lot 016 Fine Art Photograph of an historic Irish Castle taken with a Nikon D3000 printed on matte, Fujifilm crystal archive paper and framed in a simple glass frame. Photographer and donor: Muireann ni Cheallachain Approximate size: 20 x 16 inch print Approximate value: 35 No reserve Contact details: http://www.etsy.com/shop/12GreenGiraffes Lot 017 Nature Photograph of a Connemara donkey taken with a Nikon D3000 printed on matte, Fujifilm crystal archive paper and framed in a simple glass frame. Photographer and donor: Muireann ni Cheallachain Approximate size: 20 x 16 inch print Approximate value: 35 No reserve Contact details: http://www.etsy.com/ shop/12GreenGiraffes

Lot 018 Abstract Nature Photograph of a Connemara sunset taken with a Nikon D3000 printed on matte, Fujifilm crystal archive paper and framed in a simple glass frame. Photographer and donor: Muireann ni Cheallachain Approximate size 16 inch by 10 inch print Approximate value 25 No reserve Contact details: http://www.etsy.com/shop/12GreenGiraffes

Lots 019, 020, 021 Mounted black & white photographs of cat Photographer and donor: Gemma Storrar Size: 8 x 10 inches Approximate value: 20 each No reserve Contact details: gemmastorrar@hotmail.com

Lot 022 Not impressed (She was not impressed with me infringing on her space to get this picture, as she had no issues lettine me know seconds later she clung onto my arm and let me know how unimpressed she was!) Photographic print in black frame Photographer and donor: Robert ONeill Approximate print size: 18 x 18 cm Approximate value: 95 Reserve price: 75

Lot 023 Gadji Living Opals and White Whiskers, 48x58 cm (size of actual picture:22x38 cm), double mounted on a lacquered black frame. Donated by: Cigala DOr Photography Approximate value: 95 Reserve price:75

Lot 024 Photographic print with grey mount by Tomasz Rogowicz Approximate size: Approximate value:

Lot 25 Collectors item: Framed original print from the London News 1886 depicting cats and dogs. Donated by Noelle Hogan-Chambers Reserve price: 50

Lot 026 Photographic Print Approximate size : A3 Approximate value : 100 each Reserve price: 100 Saibh Egan is a young photographer from Galway. Her work focuses on fine art portraits and fashion, but she also has a sweet love affair with her native Galway and loves to capture its beauty for everyone to enjoy. www.saibhegan.com

Lot 027 Rusheen Bay - framed photographic print Donated by photographer, Lesley OFarrell, Galway Bay Photography Approximate value: 75 No reserve

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Lots 028, 029, 030, 031 Memento Mori Part of a body of work by Joanna Kaftanska Graphic technique: Monotype Unframed in paper mount Approximate size incl. mount: 297mm x 420 mm Approximate value (each): 50 No reserve Each piece to be auctioned separately

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Lot 032 Framed archival limited edition 100% cotton rag acid free print Tabby Tango Artist and donor: Gala Tomasso Approximate size: 24 x 36 inches Approximate value: 120 No reserve

Lot 033 Two ceramic cups, bowl and vase Tabby Tango design Artist and donor: Gala Tomasso Approximate value: 50 No reserve

Lot 034 Innocence Oil on Canvas 14 x 18 by Grace Cunninham Galway Artist who concentrates on animal portraiture. Grace also runs her own Painting School in Salthill. www.thepaintingstudio.ie Approximate value: 1750 Reserve price: 1200

Lot 035 Framed painting donated by artist Rachel Nolan Approximate value: 175 Reserve price: 100

Lot 036 Peace Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 40 cm by Julianne Hennelly Approximate value: 200 Reserve price: 150

Lot 037 Moonlit River tile on wood mosaic. Artist/donor: Angela Duffy Approximate size: 24.5 inches x 30.5 inches Approximate value: 150 Contact details: Email angeladuff@hotmail.com http://angelaartstudio.blogspot.com

The Cat did not Match the Carpet A woodcut print that reflects a story that the artist, Helena Grimes, read in a paper, about a materialistic pet owner who got rid of their cat because it simply didnt match the furniture. For more information about the artist and/or more of her work, contact her on Email: helenagrimes02@hotmail.com Also view her Blog on: helenagrimes.blogspot.ie ./ Lot 038 E/V 6 Approximate size: 12 x 16 inches Approximate value 30 Reserve price: 18 Lot 039 E/V 10 (A different version of the same image, with an extra reduction) Approximate size: 10 x 14 inches Approximate value 27 Reserve price: 15 Lot 040 Scalp E/V 5 Stone lithography print looking at hair as an individual form and being, which itself has an identity of its own. Approximate size: 10.5 x 15 inches Approximate value 30 Reserve price: 18

Three framed photographs by photographer Andrea Zipoli. Each photograph is a separate lot.

Lot 040 Gondoliers print size approx 18 cm x 18 cm in black frame 30cm x 30cm Approx. value: 175 Reserve price: 150

Lot 041 Maremma print size : 18x12 framed in black 465mm x 575mm Approx. value: 100 Reserve price: 75

Lot 042 Mediterranean Storm print size : 18x12 framed in black 465mm x 575mm Approx. value: 175 Reserve price: 150

Andrea ZIpoli is an Italian Architect who moved to Barna 6 years ago and found the opportunity to re-invent his creative career in the Economic downturn as a Photographer and as a collaborating Fashion Entrepreneur with his wife Reenagh and their Lingerie company Embrace. His cameras attention has been moved towards Fashion by the company but still allows him to nurture his love for the Visual Arts, Architecture, Nature, Reportage and Portraiture.

Lot 043 Hand-stitched and framed cross-stitch cat sampler Created by donor: Shelley Troupe Approximate size: 5 inches x 7 inches Approximate value: 20 Reserve price: 15

Lot 44 Pensive Cat Mosaic piece picture of a cat looking out a window. Approximate size: 30cm x 44cm Approximate value: 40 Reserve price: 30 Title: Pensive Cat By: Moore Mosaics, Galway Contact: mooremosaics@gmail.com

Lot 45 Painting of sunflowers and poppies in tall grass with butterflies and a kitten hiding in the background, watching them. Approximate size: 39 x 12 Approx. value. 80-100 No reserve Contact: Jennifer Haugh jenniferhaugh88@gmail.com

Lot 46 Cat on the moon (black) clock on canvas donated by artist Nicole Wagner. Approx. size: 50 x 40 cm Approx. value: 35

Lot 47 Cat on the moon (silver) clock on canvas donated by artist Nicole Wagner. Approx. size: 50 x 40 cm Approx. value: 35

Lot 48 Boat in Barna (taken shortly before the storm) Framed photograph donated by photographer Peter Fedrizzi Approximate size: 50x50cm Approximate value: 300 Reserve price: 200 Contact: Peter Fedrizzi Email: fedrizziphotography@gmail.com Phone 0857877177 website: peterfedrizzi.com Facebook: peter fedrizzi

Lot 49 Framed print of Galway Cathedral at night donated by photographer Kevin Gillmor Approx. size: 20 inches x 30 inches Approx. value: 95 Reserve price: 75 Contact: Kelvin Gillmor Photography Email: kelvingillmor@gmail.com Website: www.kelvingillmor.com

Lot 50 Waterfall donated by artist Pat McCann Approx. value: 25 No reserve

Lot 51 Connemara mountains donated by artist Pat McCann Approx. value: 25 No reserve

Lot 52 Flower in Blue Watercolour on canvas donated by artist Dana Frank Approx. size: 30 x 40 cm Approx. value: 20 No reserve

Lot 53 3-D Decoupage picture of horse in box frame Donated by Breda Lenihan Approx. size: 38 x 43 cm Approx. value: 40 No reserve

Lot 54 Ponies Framed print (?) under glass Donated by Breda Lenihan Approx. size: 68 x 48 cm Approx. value: 45 No reserve

Lot 55 No, dont shake! Framed oil on canvas, signed by artist Fidelma Dunne OHiggins (donor) Approx. size: 18 x 24 inches Approx. value: 80 No reserve

Ceramics by Sinead OToole Donated by Sinead OToole Lot 56 (top) Approx. value: 20 No reserve Lot 57 (centre) Approx. value: 30 No reserve Lot 58 (bottom) Approx. value: 25 pair No reserve

Lot 59 Ceramic figure Donated by sculptor Ken Lee Approx. value: 45 No reserve Lot 60 Hand-stitched piece with bird motif and text which states If stitches were words how would this story end? Approx. size: 14 x 14 inches in boxframe Approx. value: 195 No reserve Contact: Gerri O Brien, Textile designer. Telephone 085 847 8805 Email: gerriobrien8@gmail.com Lot 61 (no image available) The Jazz Player Acrylic on canvas 50% of sale goes to Galway Cat Rescue from artist David Lee Approximate size: 14 x 18 inches Approximate value: 450 Reserve price: 350 Lot 62 (no image available) Cello Acrylic on canvas 50% of sale goes to Galway Cat Rescue from artist David Lee Approx. size: 12 x 16 inches Approximate value: 350 Reserve price: 295 For online bidders: The above paintings will be on display in the Farmlane Gallery, Moycullen until the day of the auction

Lot 63 Acrylic painting of cat donated by artist Jackie Eastwood Approximate size: 16 x 20 inches Approximate value: none given No reserve

Lot 64 Acrylic painting of farm animals donated by artist Jackie Eastwood Approximate size: 16 x 20 inches Approximate value: none given No reserve

Lot 65 Framed acrylic painting of black cat donated by artist Jackie Eastwood Approximate size: 11.5 x 8 inches Approximate value: none given No reserve

To the best of our ability we have included all information and photos supplied to us. We apologise for any errors or omissions. Any items not listed in the catalogue will be auctioned after the catalogued items.