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    LYNES AND LYNES OFFER LIFETIME COLLECTION AT CARRIGTWOHILL

    Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

    The second part of the lifetime collection of Patrick Cremin will come under the hammer at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on December  13.  Part one of this collection proved popular in November.  With everything from a collection of teapots to a Victorian walnut canterbury at very reasonable estimates the sale on Saturday is certain to be a pre-Christmas attraction for those in search of collectibles and gifts.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    The Gillows Cabinet stamped L735 c1870 with original keys (5,000-6,000)

    The Gillows Cabinet stamped L735 c1870 with original keys (5,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 4,000

    A five foot Irish Georgian brass fender (1,000-1,500).

    A five foot Irish Georgian brass fender (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 950

    A Regency rosewood and cross banded sofa table (1,000-1,500).

    A Regency rosewood and cross banded sofa table (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 750

    Antique brass fireirons and dogs (80-120).

    Antique brass fireirons and dogs (80-120).  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 60

    Four Imari plates (30-40)

    Four Imari plates (30-40)  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 40

    A Vienna wall clock (100-200).

    A Vienna wall clock (100-200). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 100

    JAPANESE ART AT THE ENGLISH COURT AT CHRISTIE’S ONLINE

    Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

    There is auction history at Christie’s online-only sale Japanese Art at The English Court, ‘At the Candle’  open for bidding until December 19. Comprising 129 lots, the auction takes place almost exactly 400 years after what is believed to have been the first auction of Japanese works of art ever held in London, on December 20, 1614.  The sale comprised a group of lacquer wares brought back to England by the Clove, a ship of the English East India Company, the first British ship to trade with Japan. It arrived  in Japan in 1613 with gifts for the Japanese shogun. After 6 months the ship left Japan following a successful meeting with the country’s rulers, returning to England carrying cargo which included gifts from the Japanese shogun to King James I. The 1614 auction was conducted using a candle, with bids accepted while there was still an inch of candle alight.

    As a tribute to this historic sale the  online auction will focus on Japanese works of art relating to trade.  There is an array of export ceramics, lacquer, telescopes, illustrated books, screens and other works. Starting bids range from £300 to £65,000 for The Winckler Catalogue, a documentary trade catalogue from the Meiji Period.   Here is a small selection:

    A pair of Kakiemon Models of Karashishi, Edo Period (starting bid £50,000).

    A pair of Kakiemon Models of Karashishi, Edo Period (starting bid £50,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014

    A lacquered plaque depicting the Battle of Dogger Bank (starting bid £12,000).

    A lacquered plaque depicting the Battle of Dogger Bank (starting bid £12,000).Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014

    A woodblock print of Muyder Poort c1772-80 (starting at £8,000).

    A woodblock print of Muyder Poort c1772-80 (starting at £8,000).  Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014

    WORLD RECORD PRICE FOR A BOOK ILLUSTRATION AT SOTHEBY’S

    Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
    The Poohsticks drawing by E.H. Shepard made a world record price of £314,500.

    The Poohsticks drawing by E.H. Shepard made a world record price of £314,500.

    There was a new world record price for a book illustration at Sotheby’s this evening when a Winnie-the-Pooh Poohsticks drawing by E.H. Shepard sold for £314,500.  The original ink drawing of Christopher Robin, Piglet and Pooh on the famous ‘Poohsticks’ bridge had been estimated at  £100,000-150,000. It made a new world record price for any book illustration at auction.

    First published in A.A. Milne’s celebrated The House at Pooh Corner in 1928, and having formed the frontispiece for this (and many subsequent) editions, the drawing can be counted among the most famous book illustrations of the 20th century. It had been in the same private collection since being acquired at Sotheby’s nearly 40 years ago.

    The previous auction record for any book illustration was £289,250 set by Beatrix Potter’s “The rabbits’ Christmas party: The departure” at Sotheby’s in 2008. The previous auction record for any E.H. Shepard illustration was £139,250 set by “Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump” at Sotheby’s in 2012.

    IRISH SILVER STEALS SHOW AT WHYTE’S AUCTION

    Monday, December 8th, 2014

    Irish silver stole the show at Whyte’s art and collectibles for Christmas auction in Dublin on December 6.  The top lot was a George II Limerick silver cream jug by Joseph Johns. Estimated at 3,000-5,000 it sold for 8,400.  A George III Cork silver snuffer tray by George Hodder sold for  1,700 over a top estimate of 600 and a George II silver coffee pot by London maker Philip Garden made 1,500 over a top estimate of 800.

    A George III Cork silver snuffer tray by George Hodder sold for 1,700.

    A George III Cork silver snuffer tray by George Hodder sold for 1,700.

    A George II silver cream jug by Joseph Johns, Limerick sold for 8,400.

    A George II silver cream jug by Joseph Johns, Limerick sold for 8,400.

    A George II London silver coffee pot by Philip Garden made 1,500.

    A George II London silver coffee pot by Philip Garden made 1,500.

    WAR WORKS BY LAVERY AND MUNNINGS AT SOTHEBY’S

    Friday, December 5th, 2014

    Sir John Lavery’s celebrated depiction of the 1919 Victory Parade through Admiralty Arch in London is one of two First World War paintings at Sotheby’s sale of British and Irish art in London on December 10.  Lavery’s depiction of the celebrations in London on July 19, 1919 to mark the ending of the Great War is estimated at £300,000-500,000.  A painting by Sir Alfred Munnings’  records the activities of Canadian soldiers in France. Lavery captures the jubilant mood of the march, while Munnings captures a more solitary moment, a single Canadian soldier with two saddled horses. A patrol in France is estimated at £150,000-250,000.

    Sir John Lavery - Admiralty Arch, 19th July 1919

    Sir John Lavery – Admiralty Arch, 19th July 1919  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Sir Alfred Munnings - A Patrol in France.

    Sir Alfred Munnings – A Patrol in France. UPDATE: THIS MADE £158,500

    RARE BOOKS, LITERATURE AND MAPS AT FONSIE MEALY

    Friday, December 5th, 2014

    A collection of scarce Irish and general medical books, duplicates from the library of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, will feature at Fonsie Mealy’s sale at Clyde Court Hotel in Dublin on December 9.  This annual specialist sale of Rare Books, Manuscripts, Literature and Maps will feature coloured plate books, modern first editions and general Irish literature titles. Medical matters covered include the spread of scarletina in Cork in the 17th and 18th century, matters relating to childbirth and cures for bites from mad dogs.  There are First World War recruitment posters, scarce first editions including a first English edition of Ulysses by Joyce, bindings illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley and Faust illustrated by Harry Clarke, and hundreds of lots of general and specialist interest.

    Rules for the Governors, Officers and Servants at Mercers Hospital.

    Rules for the Governors, Officers and Servants at Mercers Hospital.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,550 AT HAMMER

    A method of curing the madness caused by the bite of a mad dog.

    A method of curing the madness caused by the bite of a mad dog.

    ORIENTALIST WORKS BY ITALIAN ARTISTS AT CHRISTIE’S

    Friday, December 5th, 2014

    A strong selection Orientalist works by Italian Artists will feature at Christie’s sale of 19th Century European and Orientalist Art in London on December 9.  There are  works by Austrian, German, French, Italian and Scandinavian artists including the Barbizon group and a selection of African Wildlife paintings. Highlights include Madame Helleu à son bureau  by French painter Paul-César Helleu (£200,000 – 300,000) and Interior with the artist’s wife by Danish artist Carl Vilhelm Holsøe (£50,000 – 70,000).

    PROPERTY FROM THE FORBES COLLECTION Carl Vilhelm Holsøe (Danish, 1863-1935) Interior with the artist’s wife.

    PROPERTY FROM THE FORBES COLLECTION
    Carl Vilhelm Holsøe (Danish, 1863-1935)
    Interior with the artist’s wife.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £56,250

    Paul-César Helleu (French, 1859-1927) Madame Helleu à son bureau

    Paul-César Helleu (French, 1859-1927)
    Madame Helleu à son bureau  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

     

    LUXURY JEWELS AND WATCHES AT ADAMS IN DUBLIN

    Thursday, December 4th, 2014

    A magnificent collection of luxury jewellery and watches comes up at James Adam in Dublin on December 9. The sale features modern, Art Deco and antique pieces and brands like Tiffany, Chaumet, Chopard,  Cartier and Patek Philippe.  The selection to choose from ranges from a fancy intense yellow diamond, a Burmese ruby and a Ceylon sapphire to diamond engagement rings ranging from one to six carats and glamorous bracelets.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    A diamond bracelet (60,000-120,000).

    A diamond bracelet (80,000-120,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A coloured diamond ring by Cartier (200,000-400,000).

    A coloured diamond ring by Cartier (200,000-400,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A Burmese ruby and diamond ring (40,000-50,000)

    A Burmese ruby and diamond ring (40,000-50,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring (45,000-55,000).

    A Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring (45,000-55,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    An Ellipse wristwatch from Patek Philippe (6,000-9,000).

    An Ellipse wristwatch from Patek Philippe (6,000-9,000). update: this was unsold

    THE CHRISTMAS SALE AT MEALY’S CASTLECOMER

    Thursday, December 4th, 2014

    More than 650 lots will come under the hammer at the Christmas sale at Mealy’s, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on December 9.  With everything from a collection of silver snuff boxes to jewellery, porcelain, paintings and antique furniture the wall offers something to suit all tastes. Unusual lots include a fine chased snuff box by Nathaniel Hills, Birmingham 1838, the cover chased with a view of Windsor Castle, estimated at 1,500-2,200 and an Irish Regency secretaire sofa table (1,200-1,800).  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    A snuff box chased with a view of Windsor Castle, Nathaniel Hills, Birmingham 1838 (1,500-2,200).

    A snuff box chased with a view of Windsor Castle, Nathaniel Hills, Birmingham 1838 (1,500-2,200).

    An Irish regency secretary sofa table (1,200-1,800).

    An Irish regency secretary sofa table (1,200-1,800).

    A diamond cluster ring (2,800-3,500).

    A diamond cluster ring (2,800-3,500).

    A Chinese 18th century blue and white vase (1,500-2,500)

    A Chinese 18th century blue and white vase (1,500-2,500)

    A Winter Wonderland after Janet and Anne Grahame Johnson (2) 200-400.

    A Winter Wonderland after Janet and Anne Grahame Johnson (2) 200-400.

    HENRY TOPS SUCCESSFUL IRISH ART SALE AT ADAMS

    Thursday, December 4th, 2014
    Paul Henry - Early Morning in Donegal.

    Paul Henry – Early Morning in Donegal.

    Paul Henry’s Early Morning in Donegal was the top lot at the highly successful James Adam sale of Important Irish Art in Dublin last night. It sold for a hammer price of 160,000 over a top estimate of 100,000 in an auction that realised 1.3 million at hammer, and 1.6 million with fees..  No less than 86 per cent of lots sold. Sleep by Falling Water, a 1948 oil by Jack Butler Yeats made 155,000.  A tapestry by Louis le Brocquy, Adam and Eve in the Garden, sold for 77,000 at hammer and Walter Osborne’s Portrait of Mrs. Meade sold for 80,000.  Tinkers in the Spring, a watercolour by le Brocquy, made 11,000 over a top estimate of 7,000 in a sale where prices were strong and most lots found buyers. A Cubist Landscape by Mary Swanzy made 15,500, a still life by Norah McGuinness made 20,000, a West of Ireland scene by Paul Henry made 60,000, Sunday Morning, Bloody Foreland by James Humbert Craig made 10,000, Gathering Seaweed, Mayo Coast by Jack Yeats made 30,000, a portrait of May Leech by William John Leech sold for 16,000 and Six Musicians by John Brian Vellely made 20,000 over a top estimate of 8,000.

    Jack Butler Yeats - Sleep by Falling Water.

    Jack Butler Yeats – Sleep by Falling Water.

    A delighted James O’Halloran, Adams managing director, commented:  “Good art, interesting art that has not been seen before, did very well. There were good prices across the board, and notably for contemporary works by artists like John Boyd and Ciaran Lennon, a very positive sign”.