Sheppards will offer a wide variety of treasures at their three day sale in Durrow, Co. Laois on September 30, October 1 and 2. On September 30 the sale will focus on militaria, jewellery, silver and period furniture. On the following day there will be art, decorative art and period furniture. Oriental art will come under the hammer on October 2. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection.
Kangxi blue and white bowl with pierced hardwood lid and carved stand (6,000-8,000).
Large 17th-18th century Tibeto-Chinese gilt bronze Buddha (20,000-30,000).
One of a pair of Dublin 19th century Chippendale Gainsborough chairs (4,000-6,000).
French 18th Century Period Kingwood and Marquetry three drawer Pedestal (6,000-9,000).
Italian 18th/19th Century White Marble Bust (5,000-8,000).
Regency Period Specimen Marble Top (4,000-6,000).
Large George III Period Dublin Brass Framed Hall Lantern (2,500-3,500)