There is something for everyone at all price levels of the market at Fonsie Mealy’s Chatsworth Fine Art Sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on October 7. There is oak furniture attributed to Pugin, antique pieces, silver, jewellery, porcelain, glass and militaria among more than 750 lots. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 1, 2014). UPDATE: The sale realised 250,000 at hammer. Militaria and silver proved buoyant and attracted strong bidding throughout.
A 19th century small carved oak side table, possibly by Pugin (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A 19th century Louis Philippe display table (3,000-4,000) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A set of 10 Chippendale style dining chairs (1,600-2,200) UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 1,400 AT HAMMER
A 19th century Irish school pastel (250-350) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A 19th century table cabinet with eight drawers made of various specimen woods (120-180) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 200
An early 19th century circular Irish side table (150-200) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 200
An antique oak lowboy (120-170) UPDATE: THIS MADE 150
Estella Solomons (1882-1968) – Hide and Seek (500-700) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A pierced brass fender with paw feet (150-250) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 320