Rarities at Marshs 500 lot sale in Cork on June 14 include two paintings by the Victorian artist Charles Henry Cook. Born in Bandon in 1830 he first exhibited at the RHA in 1846, moved to Bath in 1870 and died at Scarborough in 1906. The paintings coming up now, from the collection of late Cork solicitor Charlie Hennessy, are The Cork Fiddle Player and The Musician. Each one is estimated at 2,000-3,000. The auction features art by Lady Kate Dobbin, Sylvia Cooke-Collis, Fergal O’Ryan, Maurice Desmond and Michael Gemmell as well as furniture and collectibles. More information is available on Marshs website.
Charles Henry Cook – The Musician (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS SOLD AFTER THE AUCTION.
Pair of 19th century gilt wood console tables, one with marble top. UPDATE: THE TABLES MADE 1,600
Charles Henry Cook – Cork Fiddle Player (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,650
A pair of 19th century gilt wood wall mirrors (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 3,100