Archive for September, 2009

Linda Brunker Sculpture for UK Auction

Monday, September 21st, 2009

A remarkable sculpture formed by interlinked oak leaves cast in bronze which Surrey fine art auctioneer Ewbank Clarke Gammon Wellers will sell next week has been identified by the artist, Irish-born Linda Brunker, as the key work that launched her career.
Speaking from her gallery in West Hollywood, Californina, Ms Brunker said: “This was the first [...]

Gandhi Gift to Irish Friend Auctioned

Friday, September 11th, 2009

A bronze statue of a seated Buddhist deity presented by Mahatma Gandhi to his Irish friend Emma Harker has fetched 6,840 pounds in London.
The hammer price of the 13-inch-high figure, possibly of the Bodhisattva of compassion Avalokitesvara, at Bonhams sale of Chinese and other Asian Works of Art was inclusive of buyer’s premium.
The estimated price [...]