The contents of country houses are always full of fascination for collectors. Around 400 lots of fine art and antiques from a single owner private collection will feature at Mealy’s two day sale in Castlecomer on July 15-16. This is the sale which includes 150 lots from the largest private collection of African Tribal Art in Ireland. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for July 7, 2014).
A 19th century lacquered work table (1,200-1,800). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,000
A 19th century Chinese or Mongolian marriage chest (1,400-1,800). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
An Irish George III bracket clock by Thomas Blundell, Dublin (3,000-5,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE A HAMMER PRICE OF 6,000
A French Restoration bonbonniere with Charles X of France and members of the Royal Family signed Morel (600-900). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 650
A German porcelain table (400-600). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 460
A late Georgian Irish doorlock (1,200-1,500). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,500