The James Adam sale of the Christmas Collection Parts I and II will take place in Dublin on December 12 at 11 am and 6 pm respectively. The first sale, with 381 lots, will feature vintage ports and wines, silver, jewellery and watches. The most expensively estimated lot is an 18 carat gold Birmingham cigarette case dating from 1871 (4,000-6,000). The evening sale of 215 lots features art. The top lot is Howth Harbour, Evening by Harry Kernoff estimated at 2,000-4,000. Here is a small selection:
Louis le Brocquy HRHA (1916-2012)
Sackville Street (litho) 1,000-1,500 UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
Harry Kernoff RHA (1900-1974) Howth Harbour, Evening (2,000-4,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,800 AT HAMMER
A LARGE GEORGE I IRISH SILVER GILT TWO HANDLED PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER, Dublin 1715, mark of Anthony Stanley (2,000-3,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,500 AT HAMMER