Discover John Behan’s ‘Birds in Flight’ at Cork Auction – November 23

John Behan’s bronze sculpture, “Birds in Flight,” will be featured in an online auction at Woodward Auctioneers in Cork on Saturday, November 23. Behan is a renowned contemporary sculptor. A new film, “Odyssey,” directed by Donald Taylor-Black, focuses on his work with migrant camps in Greece.

Behan, now in his mid-80s, has a strong commitment to social justice and has taught art workshops to migrants and refugees in Athens. The estimated value of “Birds in Flight” is €8,000-€12,000.

The auction starts at 10 AM and will include around 150 lots, showcasing various silver items, including pieces from Cork. Notable items include:

– A Cork silver strawberry dish by William Egan and Sons from 1966 (€800-€1,200)
– A 1974 sauceboat by the same makers (€400-€800)
– A c1790 cream jug by Samuel Green, Cork (€700-€900)
– A c1745 tablespoon by George Hodder (€350-€450)
– A c1790 small ladle by Carden Terry (€200-€300)

Artworks for sale include:

– “Fisher’s Quay, Youghal” by Norah McGuinness (€2,000-€3,000)
– “The Old Houses at World’s End” by John C Bosanquet (€300-€500)
– A watercolour of the old Cork Opera House by Neil Kelleher, with proceeds going towards creating a wisteria tunnel at Curraghbeg Nurseries, Ovens.

The auction features a variety of antique furniture, including:

– A small inlaid William and Mary bureau (€500-€800)
– A Queen Anne walnut chest (€500-€800)
– A Sheraton tea table (€600-€800)
– An Edwardian kneehole desk (€200-€300)
– A large Persian rug (€500-€800)

The auction preview is available at Woodward’s from 2 PM to 4 PM today and tomorrow, and from 10 AM to 4 PM daily next week.