Morgan O'Driscoll Irish & International Art Auction 29th April 2019

I rish & I nternational A rt M onday 29 th A pril 2019 at 6.00 pm 65 51 Patrick Scott HRHA (1921-2014) Gold Painting - Untitled tempera and gold leaf on linen 61 x 61cm (24 x 24in) Provenance: De Vere’s Dublin, 4th April 2017, Lot 101; Private Collection A fine example of one of Patrick Scott’s signature, elegantly stated gold paintings. Inspired by the red solar disc of the Japanese flag, they centre on the sun. Here a jagged, rhythmic pattern defines the circle, bringing to mind the solar co- rona, usually visible during an eclipse, while the square of gold leaf provides an intimation of the unseen fire within. €5,000-€7,000 ($5,617-$7,865) (£4,237-£5,932)