19th century Killarney davenport made €14,000 at hammer
There was some cheer on the antique furniture front at day one of Victor Mee’s three day sale of contents from the Convent of Mercy in Newry and other clients today. A ten foot long Irish Georgian mahogany wake table made a hammer price of €21,500 and a 19th century Killarney arbutus and marquetry davenport made €14,000 on the hammer. Stellar results like this are encouraging in an era where quality antique pieces are increasingly being by-passed at auction. The Armagh Harp with carved and painted Celtic motifs made by James McFall in Belfast made €4,800 at hammer and an early 19th century pedal harp by Sebastian Erard made €3,200. The auction continues on June 10 and 11.
Irish Georgian mahogany Wake table on square legs made €21,500 at hammer