Breathtaking skies and memorable faces

A majestic Paul Henry and portraits from Lavery and le Brocquy feature in a wonderful collection of Irish works

Potato Pickers by Lilian Lucy Davidson (€30,000–€40,000)

In Paul Henry’s Western Landscape, the overpowering magnificence of the cumulus clouds is a reminder of how we mortals are no more than specks on the planet. Leading Whyte’s forthcoming sale, it dates from 1935-1940, measures 46 x 61cm and is expected to realise €100,000.

Henry painted exactly what ...