Crime & Law

Three valuable paintings stolen from Wicklow home

Landscapes and portraits by Sir John Lavery, Paul Henry and Jack B Yeats taken in burglary

Portrait of a Lady by Sir John Lavery, which measures 65cm by 30cm, was one of three paintings stolen from a house in Donard, Co Wicklow last week.
Portrait of a Lady by Sir John Lavery, which measures 65cm by 30cm, was one of three paintings stolen from a house in Donard, Co Wicklow last week.
Wed Oct 29 2014 - 06:49

Gardaí are appealing to the public for information after three valuable paintings by Sir John Lavery, Paul Henry and Jack B Yeats were stolen from a house in Co Wicklow last Wednesday.

The three paintings were Portrait of a Lady by Sir John Lavery, Landscape with Cottage by Paul Henry, and The Fern in the Area by Jack B Yeats.

The burglary occurred at a house in Donard on the evening of October 22nd.

Landscape with Cottage by Paul Henry, which measures 40cm by 50cm, according to gardai.
Landscape with Cottage by Paul Henry, which measures 40cm by 50cm, according to gardai.
The Fern in the Area by Jack B Yeats, which measures 40cm by 50cm.
The Fern in the Area by Jack B Yeats, which measures 40cm by 50cm.

The scene of the burglary was preserved and a technical examination was carried out, but no arrests have been made so far.

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Gardaí have appealed to anyone who has any information about the paintings to contact them at Baltinglass Garda station on 059-6482610, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.