The Spirit of Justice by the Cork artist Daniel Maclise (1806-1870) is among the top lots at the brimful of interest sale by Fonsie Mealy at Furness, Naas, Co. Kildare on October 6. Representing Ireland as a female figure holding a harp it is inscribed “Caroline Norton, a study for justice in the House of Lords”. Caroline Norton was the younger sister of Helen Blackwood, Baroness Dufferin and Clandeboye. In the 1960’s it was acquired by Mariga Guinness whose son Patrick, President of the Irish Georgian Society, is currently downsizing from Furness. The one day sale of 749 lots offers much of interest in all price ranges. The Maclise is estimated at 50,000-70,000. Viewing is at Furness, the sale is at Killashee Hotel in Naas. Here is a selection:
The Spirit of Justice by Daniel Maclise (50,000-70,000). UPDATE: THIS CHANGED HANDS FOR 50,000 AFTER THE AUCTION.
The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock – The Irish Houses of Parliament Speaker’s Clock (70,000-90,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 115,000 AT HAMMER
Early 19th century Irish bagpipes, by family tradition The Fenian Bag Pipes (600-800) UPDATE: THESE MADE 660 AT HAMMER
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin by George Miller (5,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,400 AT HAMMER
An antique pierced helmet in two parts, by repute belonging to Sir Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Stafford, The Lord Deputy of Ireland (2,500-3,500), UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,600
An 18th century carved gilt wood mirror originally at Carton (30,000-50,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 40,000 AT HAMMER