Irish art over the last century has neither adhered to a singular “school of painting”, nor to a particular stylistic tradition. Instead, it reflects a diverse range of perspectives, influences, and modes of expression. From the tumultuous years of Independence to the present day, artists practicing in Ireland have navigated a complex interplay of geography, history, politics, and identity. Their works reflect these changes, showcasing a remarkable breadth of diversity in complexity and innovation. Hermans’ upcoming exhibition, Contours, celebrates this diversity, highlighting the works of both modern and contemporary artists. Central to this exhibition is the concept of contour lines. Contours, both in their topographical and artistic capacities, serve to define boundaries, evoke depth and contribute to a broader symbolic visual representation. Responsive to changes in space, time and perspective, though not without an unwavering trajectory, contour lines provide a fitting metaphor for the nuanced shifts and complexities within the Irish artistic landscape. Encompassed by the imagery of the contour line, its fluid and gently undulating form serves as a symbol of change and evolving perspectives within this exhibition. With the aim of encapsulating a myriad of artistic viewpoints, the collection spans a broad temporal scope and diverse forms of creative expression. From delicately refined studies to bold abstractions, the works presented showcase a range of creativity, often interwoven within the oeuvre of a singular artist. Contours provides a unique platform to showcase the works of living artists, highlighting the trajectory of contemporary art alongside its modern counterpart. Through the presentation of both contemporary and modern art, the exhibition underscores the transformative shifts that have characterised Ireland’s artistic landscape over the past century. INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS This sale is subject to the terms and conditions of sale as listed online and agreed to upon registration for each auction. Commencing at the end time stated bidding will close at short intervals per lot, to allow you to manage your bids across multiple lots. Notes on Timed Auction Bidding: - if a lot receives a bid within the last 10 minutes. it will remain open for an additional 10 min. - If any further bidding occurs, the extension timer will reset to 10 minutes. - If no further bidding activity occurs, the lot closes when the timer runs out. Please ensure you are refreshing your page or exiting and re- enteringthe lot screen often, as this why you will have the most up to date bid information. PREMIUM The buyer shall pay the Auctioneer a commission at the rate of 20% of the Hammer Price, exclusive of VAT at the applicable rate on all individual lots. Additionally, online bidding is charged at the rate of 5% exclusive of VAT. CATALOGING For our cataloguing formatting please see the terms and conditions of sale. Please note the title and description only detail what the lot is and not its condition. For a detailed condition report on any lot please select the ‘contact us’ button on the particular lot and follow the steps to submit a request. ESTIMATES The figures provided by our staff are merely a guide to prospective buyers. They are not definite and are subject to revision without notice. If you have a question in relation to price, please email info@herman.ie. PAYMENT If you are successful with an item(s) you will receive an online invoice the day after the auction. This will contain a breakdown of successful lots, and charges. This email invoice will be followed by a 'Payment Summary' in a separate email. Please follow this link and pay your outstanding invoice online as we are no longer accepting physical payments in the auction room. After payment has cleared you will be issued an email confirming that payment has been received. Any invoices unpaid by the Monday after the auction at 10:00 AM will be charged automatically using your registered security card in line with the ‘Terms & Conditions’. COLLECTION You can collect your items by appointment once you have paid your invoice online and book a collection appointment. You must book the appointment using the booking link in the invoice email. If you want your items delivered, please let us know before paying your invoice by emailing info@herman.ie, we will then update the invoice and send it back to you. If you arrive without a collection time our staff will refuse your collection. All items must be collected within 14 days. SHIPPING We suggest shipping for this auction should be completed with mailbox etc. Our local branch: Website: https://www.mbeireland.ie/irelanddublinlombardstreet. We cannot ship or pack lots for this auction