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    THE LARGEST SEAL EVER USED BY QIANLONG AS EMPEROR SUPREME AT SOTHEBY’S

    Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

    THE largest seal ever used by Qianlong as Emperor Supreme will lead Sotheby’s Hong Kong Chinese Works of Art Autumn Sales 2016 in Hong Kong on October 5.  The Imperial Khotan-green Jade ‘Taishang Huangdi zhi Bao’ Seal is estimated at US10-15 million. On February 9, 1796 the Qianlong Emperor abdicated after 60 years on the throne and thus became Emperor Supreme. This massive jade seal celebrates his long and outstanding reign.  Other highlights include a unique Imperial Inscribed Documentary Cinnabar Laquered Wutong Qin not seen on the open market for over half a century, and an extremely rare pair of Pink-Ground Famille-Rose ‘Trompe L’oeil’ Jars and Covers. The series of six sales will offer close to 300 lots with a total estimate of approximately US$80 million.

    Nicolas Chow, Deputy Chairman, Sotheby’s Asia, International Head and Chairman, Chinese Works of Art, said: “This October we are proud to present a stunning array of material spanning from the dawn of Buddhist art in China in the 4th century to the culmination of material refinement at the Qing dynasty court in the 18th century. The selection includes private collections such as that of the celebrated Japanese connoisseur Sakamoto Gor? and Roger Keverne, one of the doyens of London’s art scene. Two extraordinary historical objects from the Qianlong period anchor the sale, one a superb zither made to his order in 1746, and the other a massive jade seal carved fifty years later marking his rise to the status of Emperor Supreme.”

    A massive Imperial Khotan jade Taishang Huangdi zhi Bao seal, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (US$10-15 million)

    A massive Imperial Khotan jade Taishang Huangdi zhi Bao seal, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (US$10-15 million)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR US$11,728,205

    The Dragon Emperor Seal

    The Dragon Emperor Seal

    An Imperial Inscribed documentary cinnabar lacquered Wuton Wood Qin (US$3.2-3.9 million)

    An Imperial Inscribed documentary cinnabar lacquered Wuton Wood Qin UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR US$7,133,333, a world auction record for a Qing musical instrument (estimate US$3.2-3.9 million)

    An exceptional and massive cabinet with Zitan carved dragon panels (US$3.9-5.2 million)

    An exceptional and massive cabinet with Zitan carved dragon panels (US$3.9-5.2 million)

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    A BATON TO COMMEMORATE PARNELL AT WHYTE’S

    Friday, September 2nd, 2016

    A baton carried by the Chief Marshal of the Parnell Anniversary Demonstration in Dublin on October 7, 1890 is included in Whyte’s Eclectic Collector auction on September 17.  The bog-oak baton surmounted by a silver plated bust of Charles Stewart Parnell and decorated with carvings of ivy, commemorates “the uncrowned King of Ireland”.

    Ivy as a symbol of allegiance to Parnell takes its cue from a wreath of ivy sent by a Cork woman to Parnell’s funeral as the best offering she could afford.  There is an engraved white metal collar noting that it was presented to Mr. M.J. Murray, Chief Marshall of the demonstration.  The baton is estimated at 1,000-1,500.

    The auction will include sporting memorabilia, stamps, banknotes, advertising signs, travel posters, books, photographs and ephemera and the catalogue is online at Whyte’s.

    The unique Parnell commemorative baton.

    The unique Parnell commemorative baton.

    A diving helmet used by Joe Murphy, Master Shipwright with Dublin Port and Docks who retired in the 1980's. (3,000-5,000)

    A diving helmet used by Joe Murphy, Master Shipwright with Dublin Port and Docks who retired in the 1980’s. (3,000-5,000)

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    “Naked Trump” at Julien’s October Auction

    Thursday, September 1st, 2016
    Naked Trump.

    Naked Trump.

    Selling Donald Trump fully clothed is a bit of task, even if today some of his best friends are apparently Mexicans.  The task of selling him in reproduction unclothed has fallen to Julien’s Auctions in Hollywood.

    Their October 22 street art and contemporary art auction will feature a Naked Trump statue along with works by Banksy, Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat and others. Estimated at $10,000-20,000 the statue is by anonymous street art collective INDECLINE and it has appeared on the 4600 block at Hollywood Boulevard. It is entitled “The Emperor has no Balls”. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the National Immigration Forum.

    “Naked Trump” is one of a series of which caused a commotion nationwide recently when appearing unannounced in public spaces in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Cleveland and Los Angeles. This is the only remaining example not confiscated or destroyed.  The auction will be live and online.

    UPDATE: IT SOLD FOR $22,000

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    A HOUSE CONTENTS SALE IN DUBLIN 4

    Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
    A house contents sale at 68 Wellington Road, Dublin 4 will be conducted by Matthews of Oldcastle on September 4.  The sale will include antique furniture, books, silver and art.  The sale, for the executors of the late Oliver McCarron, will include 36 paintings by McCarron from the early 1940’s onwards.  McCarron exhibited with the White Stag Group which moved to Ireland from London in 1939 and stayed until after the Second World War.  They explored modernist ideas and helped pave the way for later modernism in Irish art. The catalogue is online.

    Oliver McCarron (1920-2010) - Garden Wellington Road (400-700)

    Oliver McCarron (1920-2010) – Garden Wellington Road (400-700)

    A Georgian glazed bookcase.

    A Georgian glazed bookcase.

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    CARPEAUX SCULPTURE FOR GARNIER FACADE AT CHRISTIE’S, PARIS

    Thursday, August 25th, 2016

    A sculpture by Carpeaux for the facade of the Opera Garnier in a interior by Emilio Terry will feature at the sale of An Exceptional Collection by Christie’s in Paris on September 15.   Set to take place during the Biennale des Antiquaires the auction is an opportunity to view an exquisite collection in a beautiful interior.  The décor of this hôtel particulier was created by Emilio Terry. It includes several masterpieces assembled across three generations.  Le Génie de la Danse was executed by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux to highlight the Opéra Garnier’s façade and  Terry designed the setting in which it fits.

    Simon de Monicault, Head of the Furniture and Works of Art department, Christie’s France, adds: “Collections that were laid out by Emilio Terry, major decorator of the 20th century, rarely come to the market. This beautiful hotel particulier has remained intact since Terry’s work in the 1960’s, and grandly brings together 17th and 18th century masterpieces and the neoclassic décor, so characteristic of his work. Pieces have continually been selected by the collectors to fit Terry’s setting, as shown by the works of Christian Bérard and Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, acquired directly from the artists”.  Around 200 lots will come under the hammer in a sale estimated to bring in around four million euro.

    Génie de la Danse, executed circa 1865-75 by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) (600,000-1,000,000). Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2016.

    Génie de la Danse, executed circa 1865-75 by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) (600,000-1,000,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2016.

    A pair of Famille Rose potiches couvertes c1740-50 Qing Dynasty (100,000-200,000). Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2016

    A pair of Famille Rose potiches couvertes c1740-50 Qing Dynasty (100,000-200,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2016

    The living room, decorated in light grey panelling conceived by Emilio Terry,

    The living room, decorated in light grey panelling conceived by Emilio Terry,

    An important Louis XVI bureau plat stamped by Philippe-Claude Montigny. (400,000-600,000) Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2016

    An important Louis XVI bureau plat stamped by Philippe-Claude Montigny. (400,000-600,000) Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2016

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    ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND COLLECTIBLES AT ADAMS, BLACKROCK

    Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

    The interiors and fine art sale at Adams, Blackrock, Dublin on August 30 features Antique furniture, Irish art, chandeliers, porcelain, silver, jewellery and collectibles. More than 300 lots will come under the hammer.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    An early q19th century twin pedestal dining table (6,000-8,000)

    An early 19th century twin pedestal dining table (6,000-8,000)

    A set of 14 early 19th century Hepplewhite style dining chairs (7,000-8,000)

    A set of 14 early 19th century Hepplewhite style dining chairs (7,000-8,000) Provenance, the Clarke family, Imperial Tobacco, Manchester.

    A Mason's Mandalay 42 piece dinner and tea service (200-300)

    A Mason’s Mandalay 42 piece dinner and tea service (200-300)

    A Victorian mahogany sofa (500-800)

    A Victorian mahogany sofa (500-800)

    This William IV rosewood side cabinet is estimated at 300-500.

    This William IV rosewood side cabinet is estimated at 300-500.

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    THE LEICA FAMILY TREE OF CAMERAS AT CHRISTIE’S

    Monday, August 22nd, 2016
    The Leica family tree. Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2016.

    The Leica family tree. Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2016.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £362,500

    THE Leica Camera Family Tree comes up at Christie’s Out of the Ordinary sale in London on September 14.  This is a history of the Leica camera comprising 107 of the principal models.

    These show the evolution of the marque from pre-production models, the screw-fit Leica series, M-series, R-series, to digital models, from c1923 to 2006.  The display, formerly part of the Leica Sölms factory museum, is mounted as a family tree by model and date of production.

    The introduction of the Leica heralded a new type of photographer: the photojournalist, who made use of the camera’s small size and ability to work unobtrusively in low-light or fast-moving conditions with previously difficult subjects.

    Users like Robert Capa, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Aleksandr Rodchenko, Leni Riefenstahl, Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson created some of the world’s best known images using a  Leica.

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    PENNY DREADFUL PROPS AUCTION IN IRELAND IN SEPTEMBER

    Sunday, August 21st, 2016
    Set in Victorian London, shot in Ireland and now to be sold here are all the props used in the award winning TV series Penny Dreadful.  They will come up at a three day sale at Punchestown Race Course on September 13, 14 and 15.  Ashgrove Auctioneers of Co. Laois will offer around 4,000 lots and in a live and online auction that is sure to draw global interest.
    Oscar winner Sam Mendes was one of the producers of Penny Dreadful which resurrected classic literary characters like Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray. No expense was spared in the making of the series filmed at Ardmore Studios in Bray. Much of what is on offer are genuine antique lots, some, like the outdoor Victorian street lighting, is reproduction.  There is Irish Georgian furniture, taxidermy including a life size gazelle and a bear cub, a horse drawn carriage, a rowing boat,a ceiling light in the form of a skull, life sized skeletons, hall lanterns, silver plate, brass, glass and carpets in a sale which is brimful of curiosity and interest. The cast of Penny Dreadful included Billie Piper, Josh Hartnett, Tim Dalton, Eva Greene and Reeve Carney.

    Billie Piper as Lily Frankenstein

    Billie Piper as Lily Frankenstein

    Josh Hartnett and Eva Green as Ethan and Vanessa

    Josh Hartnett and Eva Green as Ethan and Vanessa in the final episode.

    A pair of antique wine coolers

    A pair of antique wine coolers

    Victorian London as depicted in Penny Dreadful.

    Victorian London as depicted in Penny Dreadful.

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    WATERFORD CRYSTAL AT KEIGHERY’S AUGUST AUCTION

    Thursday, August 18th, 2016

    Waterford chandeliers, silver, rugs, antique furniture and art will come under the hammer at R.J. Keighery’s auction in Waterford on August 22.  There are 960 lots in total and the catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    TOM CULLEN (1934 - 2001) MERCHANTS ARCH, DUBLIN OLD DUBLIN SERIES 1977 (500-700)

    TOM CULLEN (1934 – 2001)
    MERCHANTS ARCH, DUBLIN
    OLD DUBLIN SERIES 1977 (500-700)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    PERSIAN SILK PRAYER RUG (400-600)

    PERSIAN SILK PRAYER RUG (400-600)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 580

    OVAL TIFFANY SILVER 925 TRAY (500-700)

    OVAL TIFFANY SILVER 925 TRAY (500-700)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 600

    LARGE WATERFORD CRYSTAL CHANDELIER "ETOILE" 41" HIGH (6,000-9,000)

    LARGE WATERFORD CRYSTAL CHANDELIER “ETOILE” 41″ HIGH (6,000-9,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 6,800

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    THE ALTON COLLECTION AT ADAMS ON SEPTEMBER 6

    Friday, August 12th, 2016

    A spectacular single owner sale of a collection formed from the late 1940’s to the 1970’s by Dr Bryan G. Alton and his wife Winnie comes up at James Adam in Dublin on September 6.  One of Ireland’s best known and respected physicians Bryan Alton amassed a quality and eclectic collection of fine furniture, porcelain, silver, objets d’art, old master and modern paintings and graphics, icons and exotic items.  A highly regarded professional he served as President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, as Master Warden of the Corporation of Goldsmiths of Dublin and on the Board of the National Gallery of Ireland. Dr. Alton died in 1991.  Highlights of this sale of 319 lots include a superb set of four Irish Georgian silver candlesticks made in Dublin by Michael Cormick and William Townsend circa 1760 estimated at €12,000-14,000.  There is a spectacular George III inlaid and painted sycamore bowfront side cabinet, fashioned in the manner of London cabinet-makers Mayhew and Ince (15,000-20,000) and the sale includes Old Master paintings and some remarkable pieces of 18th century Meissen.  Here is a selection:   UPDATE: THE INDISCREET HARLEQUIN MADE  A HAMMER PRICE OF 38,000.

    SET OF FOUR IRISH GEORGIAN SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS, Dublin c.1760, makers mark of Michael Cormick & William Townsend (12,000-14,000)

    SET OF FOUR IRISH GEORGIAN SILVER TABLE CANDLESTICKS, Dublin c.1760, makers mark of Michael Cormick & William Townsend (12,000-14,000)  UPDATE: THESE MADE 13,500 AT HAMMER

    JOOST CORNELIUS DROOGSLOOT (1586-1666) Figures on a bridge outside a village (8,000-10,000)

    JOOST CORNELIUS DROOGSLOOT (1586-1666)
    Figures on a bridge outside a village (8,000-10,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,000 AT HAMMER

    STYLE OF RIZA-I ABBASI, PERSIA 17TH CENTURY Two galloping hunters in a landscape (5,000-7,000)

    STYLE OF RIZA-I ABBASI, PERSIA 17TH CENTURY
    Two galloping hunters in a landscape (5,000-7,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 8,500 AT HAMMER

    18TH CENTURY MEISSEN GROUP OF THE INDISCREET HARLEQUIN By J.J Kandler, c. 1742 (25,000-35,000)

    18TH CENTURY MEISSEN GROUP OF THE INDISCREET HARLEQUIN
    By J.J Kandler, c. 1742 (25,000-35,000)

    GEORGE III INLAID AND PAINTED SYCAMORE BOWFRONT SIDE CABINET, in the manner of Mayhew and Ince (£15,000-20,000)

    GEORGE III INLAID AND PAINTED SYCAMORE BOWFRONT SIDE CABINET, in the manner of Mayhew and Ince (15,000-20,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

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