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Vicky Phelan portrait raises €46k at auction for charity Portrait by artist Vincent Devine auctioned for the Heroes Aid charity had estimated value of between €1,234 and €5,678 A triptych portrait of cancer awareness campaigner Vicky Phelan made €46,500 at auction in Durrow, Co Laois, on Thursday. Thu, 04 Feb, 2021 - 15:35 Sarah Slater A portrait of cervical cancer awareness campaigner Vicky Phelan made €46,500 at an auction in aid of charity. Vincent Devine is the creator of the triptych portrait of the Kilkenny woman and mum-of-two who is currently undergoing treatment as part of...

Limerick's Live 95 Search By Live95 News Team A portrait of Limerick woman Vicky Phelan goes on auction today for charity.  The stunning painting, which was revealed on The Late Late Show was painted  by Tullamore based artist, Vincent Devine and is meant to represent Vicky's past, present and future.  The cancer patient and health advocate is currently taking part in a clinical trial in the United States.  Money raised by today's auction will go to Heroes Aid and Mary Leahy from the charity says they have high hopes the auction will be well supported.....

“The symbolism used in this painting will be a historic reference for decades to come,” the auctioneer said. “The work is by Vincent Devine who was inspired by Vicky’s incredible courage.” Ms Phelan is depicted in the painting in a semi-translucent state, with a shamrock over her heart, which she has said represents the Irish people who have taken her into their hearts. Also found in the painting is a bird known as a crimson rosella resting on her right hand, which represents her 15 year old daughter Amelia. Similarly in her left hand is an oaky leaf, representing her younger son, 9...

A portrait of healthcare campaigner Vicky Phelan has raised just over €58,000 at auction today. The piece was commissioned by the charity Heroes Aid and all proceeds are going to frontline healthcare workers to assist them during the current pandemic. The portrait measuring 300cm by 150cm was painted by Tullamore-based artist Vincent Devine.  He said the painting took months to complete and involved bringing Ms Phelan to the beach in Doonbeg in Co Clare to compose the image. The painting depicts various aspects of her s life from the past to the present and the future. Mr Devine said: "I h...

Portrait of Vicky Phelan raises over €45,000 for healthcare workers A family friend of Ms Phelan’s bought the portrait for it to go on display in her hometown. By Adam Daly Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 4:38 PM Feb 4th 2021, 4:38 PM 36,679 Views 5 Comments A PORTRAIT OF CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan has sold at auction for €46,500, with all proceeds going to healthcare charity, Heroes Aid.  Ms Phelan is currently undergoing an immuno...