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    INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS AT SHEPPARDS THREE DAY SALE IN DURROW

    Friday, April 19th, 2013

    The three day sale  at Sheppards in Durrow, Co. Laois on  April 30. May 1 and May 2 is titled exceptional interiors and exteriors.  The catalogue lists 1,624 lots of antique furniture, garden furniture and fine and decorative art including Oriental item.  Around 650 to be sold on each of the first two days and the balance on May 2.  It is on-line. Here is a small selection.

    Seventeenth-century Flemish tapestry, circa 1670, depicting children in a landscape (6,000 - 9,000).

    Seventeenth-century Flemish tapestry, circa 1670, depicting children in a landscape (6,000 – 9,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,800

    Circle of Van Dyke, Seventeenth-century Flemish - Madonna and Child in a landscape (5,000-8,000).

    Circle of Van Dyke, Seventeenth-century Flemish – Madonna and Child in a landscape (5,000-8,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,400

     

    Irish eighteenth-century carved giltwood console table, circa 1730 (8,000-12,000).

    Irish eighteenth-century carved giltwood console table, circa 1730 (8,000-12,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 10,000

    A Qing period pale celadon jade two- handled censer is estimated at 800-1,200.A Qing period pale celadon jade two- handled censer is estimated at 800-1,200. UPDATE:THIS MADE 8,000

    This 19th Japanese School watercolour is estimated at 150-250.

    This 19th Japanese School watercolour is estimated at 150-250.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 220

    A large ormolu mounted nineteenth-century French Empire pedestal writing desk, circa 1890 is estiamted at 6,000-9,000.

    A large ormolu mounted nineteenth-century French Empire pedestal writing desk, circa 1890 is estiamted at 6,000-9,000.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,200

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    CORK AND DUBLIN VIEWINGS FOR O’DRISCOLL ART AUCTION

    Thursday, April 18th, 2013
    James Humbert Craig RHA RUA (1878-1944) Going Home (7,000-9,000).

    James Humbert Craig RHA RUA (1878-1944) Going Home (7,000-9,000). UPDATE: This made 7,800.

    There will be viewing in Cork and in Dublin for Morgan O’Driscoll’s

    Tom Climent (b.1970) The Love Letter (4,000-6,000).

    Tom Climent (b.1970) The Love Letter (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,000

    sale of Irish art at the Clyde Court Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin  on April 29.  The catalogue, which is on-line, lists 211 lots. There will be viewing at the Radisson Hotel, Little Island, Cork on April 21 and viewing gets underway at the Clyde Court Hotel on April 27.  Here is a small selection. You can click on any image to enlarge it.

    Jack Butler Yeats RHA (1871-1957) Hot Weather / Hot Day (30,000-40,000).

    Jack Butler Yeats RHA (1871-1957) Hot Weather / Hot Day (30,000-40,000).  UPDATE: This was unsold.

     

    Colin Middleton RUA RHA (1910-1983) K Reading (The Artist's Wife) (15,000-20,000).

    Colin Middleton RUA RHA (1910-1983) K Reading (The Artist’s Wife) (15,000-20,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 14,000

     

    This work, entitled St. Joseph, is attributed to the Spanish painter Jusepe De Ribera. It is estimated at 2,000-3,000.

    This work, entitled St. Joseph, is attributed to the Spanish painter Jusepe De Ribera. It is estimated at 2,000-3,000.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,000

    Thomas Ryan PPRHA (b.1929) In The National Gallery (2,500-3,500).Thomas Ryan PPRHA (b.1929) In The National Gallery (2,500-3,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,400

    Walter Frederick Osborne RHA (1859-1903) An Interior of a Coach House (20,000-30,000).

    Walter Frederick Osborne RHA (1859-1903) An Interior of a Coach House (20,000-30,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

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    WIDE VARIETY ON OFFER AT O’REILLY’S, FRANCIS ST., DUBLIN

    Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

    There will be a wide variety of jewellery on offer at the next auction at O’Reilly’s, Francis St., Dublin on April 24. The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection.

    An 18ct gold bracelet, signed Greene (1,200 - 1,600)

    An 18ct gold bracelet, signed Greene (1,200 – 1,600)

    A lady's 18ct white gold, diamond-set watch by Patek Phillipe - it comes from the estate of Costelloe Lodge in Connemara - and is brand new, complete with tags, sleeve and boxes, (3,000 - 5,000).

    A lady’s 18ct white gold, diamond-set watch by Patek Phillipe – it comes from the estate of Costelloe Lodge in Connemara – and is brand new, complete with tags, sleeve and boxes, (3,000 – 5,000).

    An antiques diamond and emerald cluster ring mounted in platinum (1,000-1,400).

    An antique diamond and emerald cluster ring mounted in platinum (1,000-1,400).

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    EARLY CAST OF RODIN’S LE PENSEUR AT SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK

    Monday, April 15th, 2013

    Rodin – Le Penseur at Sotheby’s in New York in May.  UPDATE: THIS MADE $15,285,000.

    An early cast of Auguste Rodin’s Le Penseur from 1906 is a highlight at Sotheby’s evening sale of Impressionist and Modern Art in New York on May 7.  It is one of three bronzes from Rodin’s masterpiece The Gates of Hell, one of the most celebrated sculptures ever created, and is estimated at $8-12 million.

    Commissioned in 1880 and inspired by Dante’s epic poem The Divine Comedy, the monumental portal known as La Porte de l’Enfer is the defining project of Rodin’s career.  It occupied him for 37 years. Many of his greatest works derive from it. Where The Thinker represents the head, or reason The Kiss is a canonical image of the heart. Originally intended for the left side of The Gates of Hell, the work portrays another scene from Dante’s Inferno: the ill-fated lovers Paolo and Francesca, shown in a passionate embrace. The cast of Le Baiser on offer in May was made in April 1909 and is estimated at $800,000-1.2 million.  Ugolin et ses enfants was cast only three times during Rodin’s lifetime. On offer is the first of these, dating from 1883 and estimated at $800,000-1.3 million.

    Simon Shaw, Head of Sotheby’s Impressionist & Modern Art department in New York, commented: “We are privileged to offer three of the finest sculptures by Rodin to appear at auction in recent years, on behalf of perhaps the finest private collection of his work. It is a pleasure to present such extraordinarycasts in an increasingly sophisticated market, where distinctions of casting quality, patination, date and provenance are readily appreciated by collectors.”

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    FORT WILLIAM AUCTION BRIMFUL OF INTEREST

    Monday, April 15th, 2013

    This Regency mirror is reputed to be the only labelled piece of Cork furniture known. It is estimated at 5,000-7,000. (Click on image to enlarge).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,400

    WITH everything from a gilded Regency mirror made in Cork to a pair of rare 18th century Dutch tile pictures of King William of Orange and his Queen the sale of the Fort William Collection by Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers in Lismore on April 23 is brimful of interest.  Once owned by the Duke of Westminster Fort William is a Tudor Revival mansion on the banks of the River Blackwater near Lismore. The racehorse Arkle was eventually retired here. Viewing is at the house, the sale will take place at Lismore House Hotel.

    A scagliola top rectangular centre table by Emilio Martelli (1966 – Firenze)  is estimated at 12,500-17,500. The labelled Cork mirror – reputed to be the only known labelled piece of Cork furniture – is estimated at 5,000-7,000.  There is a similar estimate on an 18th century Milanese commode. The Dutch tile pictures carry an estimate of 2,000-3,000. More than 750 lots will come under the hammer including antique furniture, paintings, rugs, porcelain, silver, fly fishing rods, book bindings and two River Blackwater fishing boats.  The catalogue is on-line.  Here is a small selection:

    An unusual 19th century Satsuma bowl decorated on the inside with a Samurai warrior (160-240). UPDATE: THIS MADE 320

    A coromandel wood cabinet on stand (1,750-2,250). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,750 AT HAMMER.

    A 19th century Chinese vase (1,500-2,250). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,200

    An 18th century inlaid figured walnut bureau (2,500-3,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,800 AT HAMMER.

    An 18th century Milanese commode or chest estimated at 5,000-7,000. UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,000 AT HAMMER.

    A pair of 18th century Dutch tile pictures of King Wiliam of Orange and his Queen (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THESE MADE 2,000.

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    ON-LINE ONLY VINTAGE HANDBAGS, LUGGAGE, ACCESSORIES AT CHRISTIE’S

    Sunday, April 14th, 2013

    An online-only auction of Vintage Couture: Handbags, Luggage and Accessories opens at Christie’s on April 18 and runs to May 2.    Building on the notable demand for vintage fashion the auction offer  buyers around the world a chance to bid on 71 lots. There are iconic jewellery designs by jewellers Kennth Jay Lane and Joseff of Hollywood,  luxury handbags and luggage by Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton.  Estimates range from £200 to £8,000.

    Clare Borthwick of Christie’s said the sale has been designed to meet the growing demand for vintage items.  Interest is expected from around the world. “The fashion industry is seeing a continuing trend towards vintage items with increasing interest in jewellery and accessories from the latter half of the 20th century”.

    Louis Vuitton -a small toiletry trunk in pigskin leather. © Christie’s Images Limited 2013. (Click on image to enlarge).

    A Gilt Metal Brooch Composed Of A Spray Of Bell Flowers, Joseff © Christie’s Images Limited 2013. (Click to enlarge).

    A Chain Link Charm Belt, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s. © Christie’s Images Limited 2013 (Click on image to enlarge).

    Hermes – An Aztec Bleu and Orange Chevre Mysore leather Birkin bag © Christie’s Images Limited 2013. (Click to enlarge).

    Hermes – A Rose Jaipur and Gold Epsom leather Birkin bag © Christie’s Images Limited 2013. (Click on image to enlarge).

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    BEATLES GUITAR ON DISPLAY AT NEWBRIDGE MUSEUM

    Sunday, April 14th, 2013

    This Vox guitar was played by both John Lennon and George Harrison.  UPDATE: IT SOLD FOR $408,000

    A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison, is to be exhibited at the Newbridge Silverware Museum of Style Icons in County Kildare from April 16 until May 8.  The Beatles’ guitar is being exhibited in Ireland prior to being sold by Julien’s Auctions in New York on May 18.  The Vox guitar, which was custom built by Mike Bennett and Dickey Denney, was gifted to “Magic Alex” Mardas by John Lennon in 1967.  It is estimated at $200,000-300,000.

    The museum in Newbridge has acquired the 1963 coat designed by Hollywood designer Edith Head and worn by actress Tippi Hedren to the premier of The Birds.  Ms Hedren wore the coat at the premieres in Cannes and London. The coat was picked up  last weekend at the Hollywood Legends auction at Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills gallery.  The museum displays articles associated with stars including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Bette Davis,  Gloria Swanson, Barbara Streisand, Julie Andrews, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, Jean Simmons, Sarah Jessica Parker and Barbara Stanwyck.

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    RIJKSMUSEUM RE-OPENS TODAY

    Saturday, April 13th, 2013

    The Milkmaid by Vermeer, one of the outstanding works in the collection.

    THE Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam  – which houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Vermeer, Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age – re-opens to the public today. It follows ten years of closure. Renovation took five years longer than expected .

    Masterpieces are displayed in a sequence of 80 galleries in a new presentation which fuses art and crafts chronologically. Art is displayed alongside objects like glass, porcelain and furniture that was around when the work was created to illustrate the cross-pollination between decorative and visual arts.
    The renovation cost 375 million euro.  Changes include a new entrance, an Asia Pavilion, and two vast courtyards with light from above. .  The museum is expected to attract up to two million visitors annually and will be open 365 days a year.

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    NAPOLEON’S CHAIRS FROM FONTAINBLEAU AT CHRISTIE’S

    Friday, April 12th, 2013

    A set of six Empire white-painted parcel-gilt chaises from the Château de Fontainebleau, attributed to Pierre-Antoine Bellangé, circa 1810 (£6,000-9,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. (Click on image to enlarge).  UPDATE: THESE MADE £7,500.

    Two of the chairs in an elegant interior setting. Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. (Click to enlarge).

    A set of six empire white-painted parcel-gilt chairs c 1810 from Napoleon’s Château de Fontainebleau, attributed to Pierre-Antoine Bellangé,  come up at Christie’s South Kensington on May 1.  They are believed to date from Napoleon’s restoration of the chateau and have Château de Fontainebleau inventory marks. Napoleon is seen in a chair apparently from the same set in Paul Delaroche’s  painting of the 1814 abdication at the Château de Fontainbleau currently at the Musée de l’Armée in Paris.  Pierre-Antoine Bellangé was one of the most important fournisseurs to the court of the Emperor, supplying furniture to imperial palaces including Fontainbleau, Saint Cloud and the Tuileries.  The chairs, to be offered as part of The Brian Juhos Collection, A Domaine in Southern France, are estimated at £6,000-9,000.

    The collection of Brian Juhos displays a taste for the sumptuous that has been the hallmark of his style as a decorator. The 500 lot sale of his personal collection includes Old Master, Impressionist and sporting paintings, European furniture, works of art and lighting, porcelain, sculpture, garden furniture and decorative objects.  Estimates range from £500 to £40,000.

    UPDATE: The collection made £1,607,687.

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    HENRI’S LITTLE IRISH GIRL MAKES $197,000 AT SOTHEBY’S

    Friday, April 12th, 2013

    Little Irish Girl by Robert Henri sold for $197,000 at Sotheby’s in New York.

    A Little Irish Girl made $197,000 at Sotheby’s sale of American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture in New York on April 11.  The early 20th century painting by Robert Henri (1865-1929) was the cover lot on the catalogue for a sale which brought in over $4 million.  Henri was one of the organisers of the Armoury Show in New York a century ago and became leader of the movement known as the Ash Can School. His students at the New York School of Art included Edward Hopper and Joseph Stella.

    He was a regular visitor to Achill Island in Ireland and he finally purchased a house here in 1924. Little Irish Girl almost doubled its pre-sale high estimate of $100,000.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for March 4, 2013).

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