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Harry Kernoff RHA (1900-1974)
Signature: first signed lower left, titled, dated and with artist's [Stamer St., Dublin] address on reverse; second, signed lower right
Medium: oil on card; (2)
Size: 8 x 6in. (20.32 x 15.24cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Jack Segal; Thence by family descent Of equal size and uniformly framed. This collection of the works of Harry Kernoff, including some important archival material, was formed by members of the Segal family in Dublin. Reuben Segal set up in business as a manufacturing jeweller in ...Read more Of equal size and uniformly framed. This collection of the works of Harry Kernoff, including some important archival material, was formed by members of the Segal family in Dublin. Reuben Segal set up in business as a manufacturing jeweller in Belfast in the early 20th century. After World War I he moved the business to Dublin and, trading as the Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Company, became the largest manufacturer of metal badges, medals and trophies in Ireland. Reuben died in 1956 and his son, Jack (Jacob), succeeded him. The Segals were famous for their medals such as those for the 1916 Rising and War of Independence, The Tailteann Games 1924-1926, the GAA All-Ireland and other sporting events. They were the largest producers of metal badges - for Government including the Post Office and Defence Forces, as well as many commercial enterprises, all proudly made entirely in Ireland. Jack Segal, whose early ambition was to be an architect, was a competent designer and used that skill in his business. He had a keen interest in art and was a good friend and patron of Harry Kernoff. Jack Segal died in 1987.