€200 - €400
Star Lot: William Henry Burns (Irish, b.1924 - d.1995) An original fabulous William Henry Burns (Irish, b.1924 - d.1995) watercolour on paper painting. Rendered in fast and dynamic brushstrokes capturing the ever-changing elements of the Irish landscape. The fluidity of his brushwork in watercolours conveys a sense of immediacy and movement. Portrays soft muted tones of blues, browns and yellows. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt frame behind glass.
MM: 63 x 53 cm including frame
W H Burns is a well known artist with works fetching into the high hundreds at Ross's and Whyte's. There is a video of this fabulous lot on our social media, Facebook, instagram and tic tok under South Dublin Auction.
Previous in auction on 06.02.25 with Lot no.94
A Belfast born artist, Burns received no formal art training. He painted regularly along the Lagan and in Connemara, Antrim and Donegal. During his career Burns had three solo exhibitions in the gallery formerly run by E. Walker & Co., Coleraine, and is represented in the UTV Art Collection.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
28.29% inc VAT*
