Original works by many well-known names in the art world along with a range of collectibles at affordable prices will all feature at Whyte’s annual Christmas auction in Dublin at 6 p.m. on December 11. The sale will include 100 works by the renowned Donegal artist, Robert Taylor Carson, offered by his estate.
There is some rare and interesting wine and whiskey, jewellery and silver from the early 1800s to the 1920s. Other attractive lots include rare limited edition books, entertainment and sporting memorabilia and collectibles. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
Chateau D’ Yquem Sur Saluces 1962. Two bottles. (150-200) UPDATE; THIS SOLD FOR 220 AT HAMMER
Locke’s Kilbeggan Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 1946, one bottle. (400-600) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 750
Cinema poster – Carry on Cowboy (500-700) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
A Chinese blue and white porcelain garlic-mouth bottle vase. (2,000-3,000) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,900
Markey Robinson (1918-1999) STILL LIFE WITH JUG AND FRUIT (700-900) UPDATE:THIS WAS UNSOLD
Robert Taylor Carson HRUA (1919-2008) CONNEMARA WOMAN ADMIRING THE PONIES, 1999 (600-1,200) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD