Morgan O'Driscoll Irish & International Art Auction 30th April 2018 at 6pm

68 John Shinnors (b. ) birDs oVer loop i (2004) signed lower right oil on canvas, six panels (each 25.5cm x 30.5cm) 61.5 x 79cm (24.21 x 31.10in) Provenance: Taylor Galleries, Dublin (label verso); Private Collection For many years, John Shinnors was in the habit of making an annual pilgrimage to Loop Head and visiting the lighthouse. On one occasion, he opened a door into a building and was startled by the flutter and swoops of terrified birds. He realised that a number of swallows had become trapped and, with the help of his hat, ushered them to freedom. Birds Over Loop brings us into a close-up view of birds on the wing. €8,000-12,000 (£6,956-10,434)