An 18th century portrait, believed to be Anthony Denny of Tralee, by Robert Healy (1743-1771) is one of the many rarities to tempt collectors at the James Adam sale at Slane Castle on October 13 and 14. The two day sale of nearly 800 lots will feature antique Irish furniture, silver, European and Chinese porcelain and collectibles. Here is a small selection. The catalogue is online.
Portrait of a Man by Robert Healy (1743-1771). The subject is believed to be Anthony Denny of Tralee, (20,000-30,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 42,000 AT HAMMER
A c1780 marquetry side table attributed to William Moore of Dublin (20,000-30,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 44,000 AT HAMMER
A Qing Dynasty moon flask (10,000-15,000) UPDATE: SOLD FOR 13,000 AT HAMMER
A Louis XV ormolu mounted tulipwood, kingwood and satine parquetry secretaire by Charles Chevallier Maitre CWC 1732 (3,000-5,000) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
One of a pair of boulle and ormolu side cabinets (6,000-10,000). UPDATE: SOLD FOR 21,000 AT HAMMER
A 19th century Italian limed-wood carved chest (1,000-1,500) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A 19th century Russian lacquered papier-mache tea caddy (1,200-1,800). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD