With more than 1,100 lots the sale of the John Farrington Collection by Sheppards on September 22 and 23 offers an across the board selection of furniture, art, garden furniture, jewellery and the range associated with the big house. This is a two day on the premises house auction at Capard House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. To avoid heavy traffic associated with Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships the advice for motorway drivers is to exit the M7 at Junction 18. Here is a small selection:
One of a pair of large powder blue Chinese vases, Qing Period (30,000-40,000).
George III mahogany, satinwood and marquetry bureau (1,500-2,500).
Large ebony and gilt wood console table (3,000-5,000).
An Irish George III three pillar dining table (40,000-60,000).
A monumental George III giltwood mirror (15,000-25,000).