Fine Jewellery, Watches, Silver & Coins 23 August 2023 at 12pm

7 LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 23rd AUGUST 2023 AT 12PM Lot 579 shows a figural group including the Virgin Mary and child, behind a figure most likely por traying Joseph.The subject matter of this work differs to the scenes popular at the time in both Robinson’s works and his contemporaries, of the west of Ireland; a repetitive subject that “bled Markey dry of creative originality”, according to Peter Murray of the Crawford Gallery. A figure towards the rear of the group holds a fishing net. It is likely that this scene is showing fishermen being blessed by the holy family. Being a seafarer, Robinson knew the impor tance of fishing for sustenance and the livelihood depended on by fishermen.The medium and style are consistent with his works, using strong, thick lines and bold colours in definite shapes to display his subject matter in a simple yet bold manner. Isobel Morgan composition. The subject matter is often of landscapes, rural scenes showing figures without faces, and generally simplified content. A small number of Robinson’s works were shown during his lifetime, as dealers and buyers were only interested in these simple landscapes and not more specialised pieces that he had painted. In this month’s sale we have an example of one of Markey Robinson’s more niche works.