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b. 1940 - d. 2015

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  • Theo McNab - Schizogenesis
    Apr. 26, 2021

    Theo McNab - Schizogenesis

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Signed / Framed / Original Work / Satin on canvas / 90 x 150cm: Bio via Adam's website: Theo McNab was born in Dublin in 1940. He does not have any formal artistic training, instead he us mostly self-taught. Despite this his paintings, abstract and minimalist landscapes, are highly accomplished studies, executed in muted tones. His works often from a grid structure, similar to fellow Irish artist Charles Tyrrell, that are focused on the interplay of light and perspective within in this system. They are both depictions of the organic landscape and the geometric forms found within it. McNab first exhibited his work in 1971 in Dublin, and had a one-man show in 1973. His work was shown in Rosc 80. He has represented Ireland at the prestigious international painting festival Cagnes-sûr-Mer in 1975, and has participated in group shows in California, England, Italy, Germany, Japan and China. He won the Scott Tallon Walker Prize at the Oireachtas Exhibition in 1976. He was head of Fine Arts at NCAD from 1988-2000 and was elected to membership of Aosdána, the Irish Association of Artists, in 1981. His work is held in the collections of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, and the University of Limerick Art Collection.

    The SumGood Art Auction
  • THEO MCNAB (1940-2015) Schizogenesis S4-D Oil on canvas, 64 x 39cm Signed and dated 1975 in pencil verso; inscribed verso
    Jul. 28, 2020

    THEO MCNAB (1940-2015) Schizogenesis S4-D Oil on canvas, 64 x 39cm Signed and dated 1975 in pencil verso; inscribed verso

    Est: €600 - €800

    THEO MCNAB (1940-2015) Schizogenesis S4-D Oil on canvas, 64 x 39cm Signed and dated 1975 in pencil verso; inscribed verso

    Adam's
  • Theo McNab (1940-2015) - BLACK TENSION NO. 2, 1971
    May. 24, 2020

    Theo McNab (1940-2015) - BLACK TENSION NO. 2, 1971

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    - Signed, dated and titled on reverse. Born in Dublin in 1940, Theo McNab is a self-taught artist whose paintings are principally associated with abstract, minimalist landscapes, executed in muted tones. His interest in light, perspective and the perception of space is captured in his uniquely suggestive works. Working mostly from a grid structure, McNab creates forms that are both landscape related and architectural. McNab first exhibited his work in 1971 in Dublin, and had a one-man show in 1973. His work was shown in Rosc 80 and he had, with Charles Tyrrell, an important two-man show called Surface and Structure in the Douglas Hyde Gallery in 1987. He has represented Ireland at the prestigious international painting festival Cagnes-sûr-Mer in 1975, and has participated in group shows in California, England, Italy, Germany, Japan and China. He won the Living Art Exhibition's Carroll's Award in 1971, the Waterford Glass Painting Prize in 1973, and the Scott Tallon Walker Prize at the Oireachtas Exhibition in 1976. He was head of Fine Arts at NCAD from 1988-2000 and was elected to membership of Aosdána, the Irish Association of Artists, in 1981. His work is held in the collections of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, and the University of Limerick Art Collection.

    The SumGood Art Auction
  • Theo McNab (b.1940)Passage 54, 1976Oil on canvas board, 46 x 46cm (18 x 18)
    Oct. 23, 2019

    Theo McNab (b.1940)Passage 54, 1976Oil on canvas board, 46 x 46cm (18 x 18)

    Est: €500 - €700

    Theo McNab (b.1940)Passage 54, 1976Oil on canvas board, 46 x 46cm (18 x 18)

    Adam's
  • THEO MCNAB (1940-2015)Geometric Light study Mixed media, 29 x 21cmSigned, dated verso ‘82
    Jun. 30, 2019

    THEO MCNAB (1940-2015)Geometric Light study Mixed media, 29 x 21cmSigned, dated verso ‘82

    Est: €100 - €200

    THEO MCNAB (1940-2015)Geometric Light study Mixed media, 29 x 21cmSigned, dated verso ‘82

    Adam's
  • Theo McNab (1940-2015) BLACK TENSION NO. 2, 1971
    May. 27, 2019

    Theo McNab (1940-2015) BLACK TENSION NO. 2, 1971

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    signed, dated and titled on reverse

    Whyte's
  • THEO MCNAB (1940 - 2015)BLACK TENSION SERIESOil on silk over board, 81 x 54cmSigned, inscribed and dated (19)’72 verso
    Nov. 13, 2018

    THEO MCNAB (1940 - 2015)BLACK TENSION SERIESOil on silk over board, 81 x 54cmSigned, inscribed and dated (19)’72 verso

    Est: €400 - €600

    THEO MCNAB (1940 - 2015)BLACK TENSION SERIESOil on silk over board, 81 x 54cmSigned, inscribed and dated (19)’72 verso

    Adam's
  • Theo McNab (1940-2015) SCHIZOGENESIS S5-E
    Jul. 09, 2018

    Theo McNab (1940-2015) SCHIZOGENESIS S5-E

    Est: €300 - €500

    titled on reverse

    Whyte's
  • Theo McNab (b.1940)UntitledAcrylic on linen, 168 x 60cm (66 x 23½)
    May. 30, 2018

    Theo McNab (b.1940)UntitledAcrylic on linen, 168 x 60cm (66 x 23½)

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Theo McNab (b.1940)UntitledAcrylic on linen, 168 x 60cm (66 x 23½)

    Adam's
  • Theo McNab (1940-2015) G1/9, 1984
    Feb. 26, 2018

    Theo McNab (1940-2015) G1/9, 1984

    Est: €600 - €800

    signed, titled and dated on reverse

    Whyte's
  • Theo McNab (1940-2015) ROOM 3/3 B
    Feb. 26, 2018

    Theo McNab (1940-2015) ROOM 3/3 B

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    signed and titled on reverse

    Whyte's
  • Theo McNab (1940-2015) SCHIZOGENESIS S2-B
    Feb. 26, 2018

    Theo McNab (1940-2015) SCHIZOGENESIS S2-B

    Est: €300 - €500

    titled on reverse

    Whyte's
  • Theo McNab (b.1940) Room 6/5 Oil on canvas laid on
    Oct. 01, 2014

    Theo McNab (b.1940) Room 6/5 Oil on canvas laid on

    Est: €600 - €1,000

    Theo McNab (b.1940) Room 6/5 Oil on canvas laid on board, 81 x 51cm (31¾ x 20'') Signed, inscribed and dated '76 verso Exhibited: Dublin, David Hendriks Gallery, Theo McNab Exhibition, February 1977; where purchased by the current owner

    Adam's
  • Theo McNab, Irish b.1940- "Fluxion Two One Two";
    Nov. 05, 2011

    Theo McNab, Irish b.1940- "Fluxion Two One Two";

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    Theo McNab, Irish b.1940- "Fluxion Two One Two"; black canvas construction, 74x120cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: purchased by the current vendor from the David Hendriks Gallery, Dublin, May 1975, where the artist held his second one man exhibition, his work explores space and energy created by manipulating geometric shapes through texture, rhythms, form and light; catalogue and label included.

    Roseberys
  • Theo McNab, Irish b.1940- "Fluxion Two One Two";
    Sep. 13, 2011

    Theo McNab, Irish b.1940- "Fluxion Two One Two";

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Theo McNab, Irish b.1940- "Fluxion Two One Two"; black canvas construction, 74x120cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: purchased by the current vendor from the David Hendriks Gallery, Dublin, May 1975, where the artist held his second one man exhibition, his work explores space and energy created by manipulating geometric shapes through texture, rhythms, form and light; catalogue and label included.

    Roseberys
  • Theo McNab (b.1940) Sleep Lithograph, 60 x 45cm
    Dec. 09, 2008

    Theo McNab (b.1940) Sleep Lithograph, 60 x 45cm

    Est: €100 - €200

    Theo McNab (b.1940) Sleep Lithograph, 60 x 45cm Signed, dated 1976 and numbered 5/25 David Hendricks Gallery label verso Provenance: From the Estate of the late Charlie Hennessy, Cork.

    Adam's
  • Theo McNab (b.1940) Passage S 18 Oil on canvas, 45
    Oct. 01, 2008

    Theo McNab (b.1940) Passage S 18 Oil on canvas, 45

    Est: €1,000 - €2,000

    Theo McNab (b.1940) Passage S 18 Oil on canvas, 45 x 28cms, (17.75 x 11") Provenance: "Theo McNab Exhibition", The David Hendriks Gallery, August 1976 where purchased by the Dalys Provenance: From the Collection of Paul & Catherine Daly

    Adam's
  • mf - Theo McNab , b. 1940 Fluxion Two-one-Two canvas construction
    Oct. 30, 2007

    mf - Theo McNab , b. 1940 Fluxion Two-one-Two canvas construction

    Est: £3,000 - £5,000

    canvas construction

    Sotheby's
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