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    TIPU SULTAN CABINET AT SLANE AUCTION

    Monday, October 5th, 2015
    The South Indian cabinet engraved with the emblem of Tipu Sultan. (4,000-6,000)

    The South Indian cabinet engraved with the emblem of Tipu Sultan. (4,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 8,000 AT HAMMER

    A South Indian cabinet at the James Adam Country House Collections sale in Slane Castle on October 13 is carved with the royal emblem of Tipu Sultan of Mysore.  The ebony and brass mounted two door cabinet on stand has been in an Irish country house for several decades, introduced there through an English relative.

    The basically 18th century cabinet with fitted interior is carved with foliage, plain and gilded winged eagles and the Fandaberunda (Berunda) bird.  The two headed mythological bird is the royal emblem of Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) also known as the Ti-ger of Mysore, and the official insignia of the State of Karnataka. He won important victories during the second Anglo-Mysore war and remained an implacable enemy of the British East India Company.  The cabinet is estimated at 4,000-6,000.

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    FURNESS SALE IS BRIMFUL OF INTEREST

    Sunday, October 4th, 2015

    The Spirit of Justice by the Cork artist Daniel Maclise (1806-1870) is among the top lots at the brimful of interest sale by Fonsie Mealy at Furness, Naas, Co. Kildare on October 6.  Representing Ireland as a female figure holding a harp it is inscribed “Caroline Norton, a study for justice in the House of Lords”. Caroline Norton was the younger sister of Helen Blackwood, Baroness Dufferin and Clandeboye. In the 1960’s it was acquired by Mariga Guinness whose son Patrick, President of the Irish Georgian Society, is currently downsizing from Furness. The one day sale of 749 lots offers much of interest in all price ranges. The Maclise is estimated at 50,000-70,000. Viewing is at Furness, the sale is at Killashee Hotel in Naas. Here is a selection:

    The Spirit of Justice by Daniel Maclise (50,000-70,000).

    The Spirit of Justice by Daniel Maclise (50,000-70,000).  UPDATE: THIS CHANGED HANDS FOR 50,000 AFTER THE AUCTION.

    The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock - The Irish Houses of Parliament Speaker's Clock (70,000-90,000).

    The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock – The Irish Houses of Parliament Speaker’s Clock (70,000-90,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 115,000 AT HAMMER

    Early 19th century Irish bagpipes, by family tradition The Fenian Bag Pipes

    Early 19th century Irish bagpipes, by family tradition The Fenian Bag Pipes (600-800)  UPDATE: THESE MADE 660 AT HAMMER

    St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin by George Miller (5,000-7,000).

    St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin by George Miller (5,000-7,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,400 AT HAMMER

    An antique pierced helmet in two parts, by repute belonging to Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, The Lord Deputy of Ireland (2,500-3,500),

    An antique pierced helmet in two parts, by repute belonging to Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, The Lord Deputy of Ireland (2,500-3,500),  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,600

    An 18th century carved gilt wood mirror originally at Carton (30,000-50,000).

    An 18th century carved gilt wood mirror originally at Carton (30,000-50,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 40,000 AT HAMMER

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    FIRST LOOK AT TAUBMAN COLLECTION

    Sunday, October 4th, 2015

    The collection of Alfred Taubman, the most valuable ever offered and estimated to make more than $500 million across a series of sales, comes up at Sotheby’s in New York this autumn.  Here is a short video about it:

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 7, 2015).

     

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    RICKSHAW OR ROAD COACH AT FONSIE MEALY’S FURNESS AUCTION

    Friday, October 2nd, 2015

    Rickshaw or road coach? The choice is yours at Fonsie Mealy’s auction of contents from Furness, Naas, home to Patrick and Louise Guinness, on October 6. The president of the Irish Georgian Society, who is son of Desmond and Mariga Guinness, is downsizing.  One consequence of this is a fascinating sale of just shy of 750 choice lots.   The Marquess of Lansdowne’s rickshaw is 19th century, Japanese, lacquered and decorated with peacocks and other birds. Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927) was a British politician and Irish peer who served successively as Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. His rickshaw is estimated at 2,000-3,000.

    The 19th century full size road coach bears a full coat of arms on both doors including the Conyngham family of Co. Meath and may well have been used by George IV on his visits to Slane Castle.  The interior is fitted and it is 11’6″ long. The estimate is 20,000-30,000.  If that sounds a bit beyond the budget a buyer might find contentment with a pair of late 19th/early 20th century Plains beaded hide moccasins decorated with blue, red, white and black beads typical of a native North American Indian design.  These are estimated at 1,000-1,500.  Viewing is on the premises at Furness, the sale will be held at Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.

    The Marquess of Lansdowne's rickshaw (2,000-3,000)

    The Marquess of Lansdowne’s rickshaw (2,000-3,000)   UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,700 AT HAMMER

    A rare early 19th century full size road/family coach (20,000-30,000).

    A rare early 19th century full size road/family coach (20,000-30,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 32,000 AT HAMMER

    A pair of rare Plains beaded moccasins (1,000-1,500).

    A pair of rare Plains beaded moccasins (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THESE MADE 750 AT HAMMER

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    AN ONLINE IRISH ART AUCTION BY MORGAN O’DRISCOLL

    Thursday, October 1st, 2015

    The variety of artists featured in Morgan O’Driscoll’s current off the wall online art auction ranges from popular Irish artists like Mark O’Neill and Kenneth Webb to international art superstar Salvador Dali.  The catalogue is online. Bidding will end on October 12.  Here is a small selection:

    Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Spanish Hell: Chant 9, Les Erinnyes, from La Divine Comedie Series (1960) limited edition lithograph signed & numbered 71/150 (1.000-1,500)

    Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Spanish
    Hell: Chant 9, Les Erinnyes, from La Divine Comedie Series (1960)
    limited edition lithograph signed & numbered 71/150 (1.000-1,500)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,300 AT HAMMER

    Mark O'Neill (b.1963) The Busy Kitchen (4,000-6,000)

    Mark O’Neill (b.1963)
    The Busy Kitchen (4,000-6,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 4,400 AT HAMMER

    Kenneth Webb RWA FRSA RUA (b.1927) The Dell, Bel - Air (5,000-7,000)

    Kenneth Webb RWA FRSA RUA (b.1927)
    The Dell, Bel – Air (5,000-7,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,000 AT HAMMER

    Daniel O'Neill (1920-1974) Two Figures in Landscape (1,200-1,800).

    Daniel O’Neill (1920-1974)
    Two Figures in Landscape (1,200-1,800).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1.600 AT HAMMER

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    A DESIGN AUCTION AT DE VERES

    Thursday, October 1st, 2015

    An Italian rosewood circular table from the 1960’s is one of 141 lots of design from Italy, Denmark, France Britain and Ireland which will come under the hammer at de Veres design auction in Dublin on October 6. The sale features furniture, sculpture, carpets, glass and Irish art.  Examples of the materials favoured by leading designers include rosewood, maple, burr walnut, plywood, chrome, leather and gilt brass. The catalogue is on line. Here is a small selection:

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500)

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,400 AT HAMMER

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500).

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500).

    A pair of rosewood upright bookcases, Danish (800-1,200).

    A pair of rosewood upright bookcases, Danish (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 700 AT HAMMER

    A Danish bureau c1970 (400-600).

    A Danish bureau c1970 (400-600).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 900 AT HAMMER

    Device - A tapestry by Patrick Scott (1921-2014) (8,000-12,000)

    Device – A tapestry by Patrick Scott (1921-2014) (8,000-12,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 14,500 AT HAMMER

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