The legacy of the Big House is the title of Sheppards of Durrow, Co. Laois three day sale on September 24, 25 and 26. There is plenty to choose from. Around 600 lots will be sold on each of the first two days. The balance of 1,434 lots, which will feature Asian decorative arts, will be offered on September 26. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
Pomegranate decorated Qing plate (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 950
Qing claire de lune glazed vase (800-1,200) UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD
Chinese lacquered screen (400-600). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
George III carved giltwood pier glass (2,500-3,500) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000
A still life by the Hollywood actor Edward G.Robinson (1893-1973) signed oil on canvas with Festival of Arts, 1953, Laguna Beach California, label verso Provenance: Gift from Debbie Renoylds to the current owner (4,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,800
19th century library steps (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
James Petrie (1750-1819)
Portrait of Henry Grattan M.P. (1746-1820) (5,000-8,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,600
An Irish c1730 red walnut side chair (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS MADE 750
A pair of Irish 19th century marquetry knife urns attributed to William Moore of Dublin (8,000-12,000) UPDATE: THESE MADE 10,400