Fonsie Mealy’s Chatsworth Spring Fine Art sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny has not fallen foul of the inclement weather experienced in Ireland last week. The sale goes ahead on March 7 with a wide range of lots now on view in Castlecomer or online. Here is a small selection:
19th Century / early 20th Century Russian Icon (1,000-1,500) UPDATE: THIS MADE 740 AT HAMMER
Attributed to John Russell, British (1745 – 1806) “Portrait of Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Irish Playwright and Whig Politician) (4,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,500 AT HAMMER
Satinwood demi-lune side cabinet by Hicks (4,000-5,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,800 AT HAMMER
A rare early 19th Century mahogany Gothic Hall Bench, after a design by A.W. Pugin (1,500-2,000) UDATE: THIS MADE 1,900 AT HAMMER
Large 19th Century Native American, (possibly Navajo) green ground needlework rug (1,000-1,500) UPDATE: THIS MADE 600 AT HAMMER