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FAMINE SHIP

John Behan (Irish, b. 1938) · 2006

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate €15,000 – €20,000 (≈ $17,469 – $23,292) (≈ £13,167 – £17,556)

Offered at Whyte's and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Sculpture · Sculpture all sculpture results →
As published: “bronze; (unique)”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated on boat
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
28¾ x 26¾ x 13in. (73.03 x 67.95 x 33.02cm)
Auction house
Whyte's
Sale
Important Irish Art (900)
Date
December 1, 2025
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Lot
87
Estimate
€15,000 – €20,000 (≈ $17,469 – $23,292) (≈ £13,167 – £17,556)
Source
Auction house whytes.ie ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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