In Dublin there will be an auction of antique and vintage jewellery, silverware and paintings at O’Reilly’s of Francis St. on April 25. It will feature around 480 lots, including a magnificent antique diamond and sapphire cluster pendant, solitaire rings, earrings and bracelets. Among the silver is a limited edition Irish circular bowl with gold decoration depicting The Tain designed by Louis le Brocquy. The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection (click on any image to enlarge).
An Edwardian diamond and sapphire cluster pendant c1910, 18,000-22,000.
An 18 carat gold panel bracelet set with sapphires signed Brevetto, 1,200-1,400.
LOUIS LE BROCQUY HRHA, B. 1916, Limited edition, Irish circular silver bowl, 600-800.
This nine carat gold bracelet is estimated at 450-550.