John Gilroy

John Gilroy

English · 1898–1985 · Painter, Illustrator

John Thomas Young Gilroy was an English artist and illustrator, best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works, simply, "Gilroy". (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Gilroy, Dresden Parrot, oil on canvas boardDresden ParrotLevis Fine Art Auctions · CA$1,755≈ $1,247≈ £1,003≈ €1,149Sign up to see
  2. John Gilroy, Untitled, pencil and watercolour heightened with white 29 x 22cm Provenance: Christie'sUntitledSworders · £800≈ $1,066≈ €962Sign up to see
  3. John Gilroy, Calgary '62, 1962, pastel on paperCalgary '62Levis Fine Art Auctions · CA$819≈ $826≈ £514≈ €626Sign up to see

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  1. John Gilroy, Untitled, pencil
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    Sworders · · Lot 131
    £220≈ $293≈ €264HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗

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