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  • MATTHEWS AUCTION AT HEADFORT HOUSE, KELLS

    More than 500 lots will come under the hammer at Matthews sale at Headfort House, Kells, Co. Meath on April 13.  Among the more unusual lots is an antique marble bust of August FitzClarence, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Clarence, later King William IV, and his Irish mistress Dorothea Jordan by Thomas Sharp and a marquetry jewellery box stamped Tahan, who was master cabinet maker to Napoleon III and the Empress Eugenie.    Furniture includes a fine four door breakfront bookcase.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    Thomas Sharp (1805 - 1882) Marble Bust Dated 1831 of Augustus FitzClarance illegitimate son of Prince William later King William IV and his Irish mistress the actress Dorothea Jordan (1761-1816).

    Thomas Sharp (1805 – 1882) Marble Bust Dated 1831 of Augustus FitzClarance illegitimate son of Prince William later King William IV and his Irish mistress the actress Dorothea Jordan (1761-1816).

    A French marquetry jewellery box stamped Tahan (1,000-1,500).

    A French marquetry jewellery box stamped Tahan (1,000-1,500).

    Regency Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase (8,000-12,000).

    Regency Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Bookcase (8,000-12,000).

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