THERE is plenty to collect at the second day of Mealy’s two day fine and decorative arts sale on December 7. It features around 600 lots. The auction will include furniture, paintings, taxidermy, clocks, barometers, wine, rugs and textiles. The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small sample from what is on offer:
The top from a 19th century Killarney centre table, one of four Killarney pieces in the auction. (6,000-9,000). (Click to enlarge). UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,500
After Benjamin West (1738-1830), The Death of General Wolfe. (Wolfe was a British Army general known for his training reforms, remembered chiefly for his victory over the French in Canada. He died in 1759 at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. (1,800-2,500). (Click to enlarge). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,200
A late 18th century Irish parcel gilt wall mirror (3,500-4,500). (Click to enlarge). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,000.
A c1900 ebonised octagonal centre table with the Taj Mahal inlaid in mother of pearl (1,200-1800). (Click to enlarge). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,300.
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for November 28).