With everything from a 15th century Flemish altarpiece to stories by Sinead de Valera to old maps and Asian art the three day Irish Country House sale at Sheppards in Durrow on July 8, 9 and 10 offers much to interest collectors. on An auction of antiques, decorative and Asian art takes place on July 8, five art will come under the hammer on July 9 and books, manuscripts and maps will be offered on July 10. The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection:
Andre Derain (1880-1954) – Le Modele (150,000-250,000) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 120,000
Pair of Qing Period ceremonial chairs, (3,000-5,000) UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD
18th century Chinese Famille Rose group of Harmony and Mirth (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 800 AT HAMMER
The Lamentation attributed to Franceso de Mura (1696-1782) (7,000-10,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 10,000
Sinead de Valera – The Magic Girdle and other stories, signed by the author and her husband Eamon de Valera (120-160). UPDATE: THIS MADE 200
A 19th century Dresden pen and ink stand (200-300). UPDATE: THIS MADE 220 AT HAMMER