Two Figures by John Behan
Sculpture, silver or diamonds. The choice is yours at the online auction by Hegarty’s in Bandon next Wednesday (October 28) at 11 am. There are two fine bronzes by that most collectible of Irish sculptors John Behan, one of two bulls, the other of two figures. The estimates respectively are €8,000-€12,000 and €9,000-€12,000.
A substantial c1968 rococo style candlestick by Royal Irish Silver is estimated at €800-€1,000. It is based on an 18th century design and there is a similar Irish candlestick in the National Museum dating to 1745. A Cork silver sauce boat by John Warner dates to the late 18th century and has an estimate of €500-€700. A c1932 Irish silver dish ring by S H Waterhouse, Dublin is estimated at €600-€800. A pair of white gold diamond stud earrings has an estimate of €1,500-€2,000.
A silver sauce boat made in Cork by John Warner around 230 years ago