There is a little bit of everything at two days of auctions at Mealy’s Summer Decorative Art and Design sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on July 30 and 31. Around 95% of 1,200 lots will be offered without reserve. The theme – Summer Thrift – reflects the fact that this is the biggest clearance sale for decades at Mealys
The highly diverse selection on offer includes 500 lots of furniture and around 200 paintings. There is as well some Oriental art, ceramics, garden furniture, statuary, clocks, carpets, books and various collectibles. Estimates begin at 10 euros and rise to 2,000. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection. UPDATE: A total of 80 per cent of lots sold and the auction realised 175,000 which was significantly ahead of expectations.
Terry Willers (1935-2011)I’m bored, watercolour and ink (120-150). UPDATE: THIS MADE 40
A gilt and gesso overmantle mirror (500-800) UPDATE: THIS MADE 550
A late 18th century dresser base (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS MADE 550
A set of three brass and ebonised bar pumps (80-150) UPDATE: THIS LOT MADE 200
A nickel plated car mascot stamped Riley Ski Lady (150-250). UPDATE: THIS MADE 320