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Roderic O'conor — Still life with fruit
Roderic O'conor

Still life with fruit

Roderic O'Conor's "Still Life with Fruit" exemplifies the Post-Impressionist style he developed during his time in Brittany, characterized by bold color harmonies and expressive brushwork. The composition arranges fruit and objects with an emotional intensity typical of late 19th century modernism, moving beyond mere representation toward formal arrangement and chromatic experimentation. O'Conor's approach reflects the influence of Van Gogh and Gauguin while maintaining his distinctive Irish perspective on Continental artistic developments.

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Modern British and Irish Art Day Sale

March 19, 2026

Estimate: $15,000$25,000

Sold: $30,480

Lot 179

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Roderic O'conor, Still life with fruit

Roderic O'Conor's "Still Life with Fruit" exemplifies the Post-Impressionist style he developed during his time in Brittany, characterized by bold color harmonies and expressive brushwork. The composition arranges fruit and objects with an emotional intensity typical of late 19th century modernism, moving beyond mere representation toward formal arrangement and chromatic experimentation. O'Conor's approach reflects the influence of Van Gogh and Gauguin while maintaining his distinctive Irish perspective on Continental artistic developments.

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Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

19th Century, Intimate Domestic Scene, Irish Artist, Fruit, Post-Impressionism, Oil Painting, Decorative aesthetic, Vibrant Color, Table arrangement, Still Life