Some of the broad selection of objects of interest to collectors at the James Adam Country House Collections sale at Slane Castle, Co. Meath on October 11. The 700 lot catalogue is on-line. (Click on any image to enlarge). See other posts on antiquesandartireland.comfor September 30 and October 6.
A pair of 19th century Famille rose Xian Feng bases of hexagonal form. (3,000-5,000). UPDATE: THIS LOT WAS UNSOLD.
ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904), A nest of four Art Nouveau rosewood and marquetry tables c1895-1904. Provenance: Estate of the late Henriette and Serge Boissevain, formerly of Ballynatray, Youghal, Co Cork 3,000-5,000. UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD.
A Ming Dynasty blue and white circular dragon dish, the base with six character mark of Xuande (1426-1435), within a double circle. (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 310,000 (SEE POST FOR OCTOBER 11)
A set of seven early 18th century Chinese famille verte soup plates. Provenance: Kilruddery House, Bray. 600-800. UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD.
A mid 18th century Irish dish ring, Dublin, mark of John Gumley. (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,200.
Ino & Bacchus by John Henry Foley (1818-1874). This was Foley's entry for The Royal Academy in 1840. It was commissioned by Lord Ellesmere (for Bridgewater House). 4,000-6,000. UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,200.
A Chinese blue and white baluster vase. 500-800. UPDATE: THIS MADE 400.
LHOSTC, 20th CENTURY FRENCH Bronze figure of a Baboon. Estate of the late Henriette and Serge Boissevain, formerly of Ballynatray, Youghal, Co Cork 2,000-3,000. UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,700.