A stunning portrait of cervical cancer awareness campaigner Vicky Phelan has sold for a staggering at auction with all funds raised in aid Covid-19 fr.
Portrait of Vicky Phelan raises €55k for Heroes Aid Ireland
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A PORTRAIT of women s health campaigner Vicky Phelan has raised over €55,000 at auction for frontline workers.
The triptych portrait by artist Vincent Devine was auctioned by Sheppard s Irish Auction House and all proceeds, including the donation of Sheppards auctioneer fees, brings the total to over €55k which will go directly to Heroes Aid a charity supporting frontline healthcare workers.
SOLD!!!!
Historic portrait of @PhelanVicky by artist @vincent devine has just sold at auction for an amazing €46,500.
Thanks to @SheppardsDurrow for generously hosting the auction
Thanks also to all of you- your support means the funds will help frontline healthcare workers pic.twitter.com/787E6VnjvD
A unique portrait of Vicky Phelan has sold for €46,500, raising valuable funds for healthcare workers.
The painting was bought by a family friend of the Cervical Check campaigner after being donated to charity Heroes Aid by the artist.
All funds from the sale will be donated to the charity, of which Ms Phelan is a patient advocate.
Last month, the Kilkenny native unveiled the painting on RTÉ’s Late Late Show.
The painting was bought by a family friend of the Cervical Check campaigner after being donated to charity Heroes Aid by the artist
Painted by Co. Offaly artist Vincent Devine, the artwork tells the story of Ms Phelan’s life in three panels.
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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.