A portrait of Edward Hodson attributed to Godrey Kneller. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 5,000
VIEWING is now underway in Castlecomer for Mealy’s three day sale on October 21, 22 and 23. The catalogue cover lot is a fine portrait of Edward Hodson attributed to Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). Estimated at 5,000-7,000 it depicts the young man clad in a blue satin jacket with cape and a long wig. Here are some samples from the sale.
A fine long case clock by James Paker (1701-1766), Dublin (8,000-12,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD AND IS AVAILABLE WITH A 5,500 RESERVE.
A matched pair of card tables by James Hicks, Dublin (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 2,500 AT HAMMER
An early Continental school medieval portrait of a saint and its companion (2,500-3,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,400