Sculptor, of Cork, for whom see Theo Snoddy, Dictionary of Irish Artists: 20th Century (2nd edition, 2002), 449-451, and Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007).
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13 work entries listed in chronological order for MURPHY, SEAMUS *
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CO. CORK, FERMOY, CHURCH OF ST PATRICK (RC) |
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1920s |
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Marble pulpit in perpendicular gothicstyle carved by SM during his 7-year apprenticeship to John Aloysius O'Connell, St Patrick's Art Marble Works, Cork. (Later removed.)
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Seamus Murphy, Stone Mad (London: Routlege & Keegan Paul,1966), 26-27 (information from Mgr James O'Brien, Aug 2010, for photograph see http://www.archiseek.com/content/attachment.php?attachmentid=10386&stc=1&d=1281561344 ).
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CO. CORK, CORK, COLLEGE ROAD, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE |
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1933 |
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Statue of St Finbarr on gable of ?dining hall.
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Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007). 70(illus.).
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CO. CORK, BANTRY, CHURCH OF ST FINBAR (RC) |
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1934 |
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Statues of St Finbarr & St Ita in niches on W front.
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Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007), 71-73(illus.)
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CO. WATERFORD, LISMORE, CHURCH OF ST CARTHAGH (RC) |
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1934 |
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Statue of St Michael the Archangel on trumeau of W door. Also carved capitals on W door (undated).
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Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007), 74(illus.),275(illus.)
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CO. KERRY, KILLARNEY, TOWN SQUARE, AN SPEIR BHEAN |
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1940 |
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Monument to the four Kerry poets erected 1940. |
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R. Hayward, In the Kingdom of Kerry (1987 reprint), ?; Theo Snoddy, Dictionary of Irish Artists: 20th Century (2nd edition, 2002), 449; illus. in Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007). 266-267.
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CO. CORK, BLACKPOOL, CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION (RC) |
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1944-45 |
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New church, designed with E.P. O'Flynn. Sculpture on tympanum of W door. Statues of Sacred Heart and Madonna inside church, altars, font, tabernacle, candlesticks. Entire cost borne by W. Dwyer, TD, managing director of Sunbeam Wolsey, Ltd. FS laid Jan 1945. Blessed and opened Oct 1945. .
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Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007), 106-119(illus.).
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CO. CORK, YOUGHAL, SEAFIELD FABRICS |
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1947 |
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Limestone low relief panel ('Weaving') above front door .
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Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007), 268(illus.).
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CO. CORK, MIDLETON, WORSTED MILLS |
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1948 |
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Limestone low-relief panel 'Spinning'. (Later moved to Sunbeam Mills.)
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Peter Murray, ed., Séamus Murphy (1907-1975) Sculptor (Crawford Art Gallery & Gandon Editions, 2007).
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