Graham Knuttel's Bird of Paradise soars among artworks at online auction

'Playfully displayed as a bird, not a flower, and complete with an instantly recognisable Knuttel eye it is estimated at €2,000-€3,000'

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023 - 04:14

Des O’Sullivan

This colourful and distinctive Bird of Paradise by the artist Graham Knuttel, who died aged 69 in May, comes up as lot 12 at Morgan O'Driscoll's off-the-wall online art auction which runs until the evening of Monday, July 3.

Playfully displayed as a bird, not a flower, and complete with an instantly recognisable Knuttel eye it is estimated at €2,000-€3,000.

The art of Graham Knuttel tends to be more popular with punters than the art establishment.

His distinctive designs, including a Bird of Paradise mug, feature on a range of household items by Tipperary Crystal.

The sale includes a selection of affordable artworks from a wide range of artists. Among them are Arthur Maderson, Cecil Maguire, Steve Burgess and John Morris.

It is on view in Skibbereen on Monday and the catalogue is online.

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