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    WORLD FAMOUS HOLLYWOOD COSTUMES AT JULIENS AUCTIONS

    Monday, October 12th, 2015

    A sale of world famous Hollywood costumes and props will be conducted by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills and online on November 20. Auction highlights include wardrobes from the television series “Mad Men,” Rudolph Valentino’s “Blood and Sand” Suit of Lights, Robert Redford’s baseball glove from “The Natural,” Charlton Heston’s head piece from “Ten Commandments” and Al Pacino’s prop grenade launcher from “Scarface.  One of the most outstanding lots is a 1924 Harold Lloyd Silver Ghost Rolls Royce driven by the chauffer in the 1955 Paramount film “Sabrina and The Comic” starring Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn  ($400,000-$600,000).  The auction draws from a family renowned for providing costumes to the motion picture and television industry. Founded in 1996 by Breanna Livie, The Golden Closet has dealt in the sale, consignment and purchase of motion picture, television and music memorabilia. Here is a small selection:

    Harold Lloyd 1924 Rolls Royce

    Harold Lloyd 1924 Rolls Royce

    Steve McQueen shirt

    Steve McQueen shirt

    "The Godfather" original script

    “The Godfather” original script

    ohn Wayne movie gun belt

    John Wayne movie gun belt

     

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    DEV AND THE BLUESHIRTS AT WHYTE’S HISTORY SALE

    Monday, October 12th, 2015
    With everything from World War I recruitment posters designed for use in Ireland to the returning officers report of the East Clare by-election of 1917 signed by Eamon de Valera the sale of History, Literature and Collectibles by Whyte’s in Dublin on October 17 is brimful of interest. The posters encourage, shame, cajole and threaten Irishmen to join up citing acts of barbarity on the part of the Germans and the promise of a place among the nations for Ireland. Lots 155 to 163 have estimates of 150-300. Stuart Purcell of Whyte’s says that demand for objects relating to the Crown forces during the 1916 revolution is on the increase.  There is a previously unrecorded medal awarded to part time soldier FC Stephens of the St. Andrews Volunteer Training Corps.  It is inscribed: “For services rendered at Beggar’s Bush barracks” and estimated at 3,000-5,000.  A defence of Trinity College cup awarded to Cadet George Mathews offered with three curfew passes is estimated at 2,000-3,000.  A posthumous Easter Rising medal awarded to Patrick Farrell has the same estimate.

    The East Clare document marking the start of Eamon de Valera’s 42 year career as an elected representative is estimated at 8,000-12,000. The first flag of the Army Comrades Association or Blueshirts recorded at auction is estimated at 1,000-1,500.  A cotton military style blue shirt with epaulettes and breast pockets and a Fine Gael badge is estimated at 1,000-1,500. An Irish silver Henry Grattan statue commemorative trowel presented to William Martin Murphy is estimated at 800-1,200.

    1917 - Returning Officer's Report for East Clare Election signed by Eamon de Valera (8,000-12,000)

    1917 – Returning Officer’s Report for East Clare Election signed by Eamon de Valera (8,000-12,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    1949 (25 July). Letter signed by Congressman John Kennedy - later President of the USA 1960-1963. Typescript on Congress of the United States headed paper, signed in ink "John Kennedy". Addressed to Turner's, a liquor store in Cambridge Massachusetts, concerning their petition for a reduction in federal excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. (800-1,200)

    1949 (25 July). Letter signed by Congressman John Kennedy – later President of the USA 1960-1963.
    Typescript on Congress of the United States headed paper, signed in ink “John Kennedy”. Addressed to Turner’s, a liquor store in Cambridge Massachusetts, concerning their petition for a reduction in federal excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. (800-1,200)

    A First World War recruitment poster at Whyte's in Dublin next Saturday.

    A First World War recruitment poster at Whyte’s in Dublin next Saturday.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 280 AT HAMMER

    The flag of the Army Comrades Association or Blueshirts (1,000-1,500).

    The flag of the Army Comrades Association or Blueshirts (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

     

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for October 7, 2015).

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    COWDRAY PEARLS SELL FOR US$5,266,667 AT SOTHEBY’S HONG KONG

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

    There was a world auction record for a natural grey pearl necklace when The Cowdray Pearls sold for US$5,266,667 at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong today.  The Jewel of Kashmir, a 27.68 carat Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring achieved a world auction record price per carat of US$242,145 when it made US$6,702,654.

    The previous world auction record for a natural grey pearl necklace was held by The Cowdray Pearls which sold for  for US$3,353,661 in London in June 2012. The previous record per carat for a Kashmir sapphire was US$240,381 established in Hong Kong last May when a circular cut ring of 10.33 carats sold for US2,483,136.

    Sotheby’s five day series of sales in Hong Kong brought in US$342.2 million.  A total of 2,974 lots were sold. The top lot of the series was an Imperial painting of Chinhui, the Qianlong Emperor’s favourite consort, by Giuseppe Castiglione which sold for US$17.6 million,.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 10, 2015).

    The Cowdray Pearls sold for US$5,266,667

    The Cowdray Pearls sold for US$5,266,667

    This emerald cut sapphire and diamond ring sold for US$6.7 million

    This emerald cut sapphire and diamond ring sold for US$6.7 million

    An Imperial Painting of Chunhui, the Qianlong Emperor’s favourite Consort, by Court Artist Giuseppe Castiglione sold for US$17.6 million.

    Sotheby’s Nicholas Chow showing an Imperial painting of Chunhui, the Qianlong Emperor’s favourite Consort, by Court Artist Giuseppe Castiglione which sold for US$17.6 million.

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    A 115,000 CLOCK AT FONSIE MEALY’S FURNESS AUCTION

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2015
    The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock - The Irish Houses of Parliament Speaker's Clock (70,000-90,000).

    The Francis Johnston Speaker Clock – The Irish Houses of Parliament Speaker’s Clock sold for 115,000 at hammer.

    The Irish Houses of Parliament Speakers clock sold for a hammer price of 115,000 over a top estimate of 90,000 at Fonsie Mealy’s sale of Furness – home to Patrick Guinness – in Co. Kildare.  It was purchased by an undisclosed private buyer but the auctioneers did say that it is likely to go on public display at some stage.  Negotiations are underway today for some of the unsold lots, including Daniel Maclise’s Spirit of Justice estimated at 50,000-70,000. (Update – this changed hands after the sale for 50,000 and it will stay in Ireland).

    It was a hugely successful auction where buyers vied for a wide variety of historic lots. A magnificent carved over mantle mirror purchased at the Carton House sale in 1943 made a within estimate hammer price of 40,000.  A c1620 Paris tapestry sold for 28,000 at hammer and a rare early 19th century full size road coach made an above estimate 32,000.  This is the vehicle thought to have conveyed George IV to a tryst with Lady Conyngham at Slane Castle. A rare pair of large coopered metal bound stout barrels inscribed Guinness sold for 2,300.

    Kildare is horse country and horses rocked at this sale.  An Edwardian carved and painted rocking horse made 6,600 and a Victorian rocking horse made 3,000.  The earliest printed plan of Dublin by Charles Brooking in 1728 made 14,000 and an 1818 leather bound inventory of Carton House and offices with 153 rooms made a hammer price of 10,000.  A c1760 Irish mahogany architect’s table from Castletown House sold for 6,500.

    The sale realised 860,000 at hammer.

    (See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for October 4 and October 2, 2015).

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    THE FENIANS MEET BLACKADER AT WHYTE’S

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

    The Fenians meet General Blackader at Whyte’s sale of History, Literature and Collectibles in Dublin on October 17. Lot 104 in the auction is a surviving door fragment from an explosion at the division corridor in the House of Commons, London.  On January 24, 1885 in an event dubbed “Dynamite Sunday” the Fenians detonated near simultaneous explosions at the Tower of London, Westminster Crypt and the Chamber of the House of Commons.  The door fragment is estimated at 150-200.

    Lot 189 is described by Whyte’s as the only known trophy created to celebrate a British victory in 1916 and it is inscribed to General Blackader.  Charles Blackader commanded a territorial brigade in Dublin during the Easter Rising.  He presided over the court at Richmond Barracks where most of the leaders of the Rising were sentenced to death.   The trophy is a 12lb artillery shell case in a timber and brass frame is stamped “HMY Helga – The call to arms – Liberty Strikes”.  “HMY Helga” refers to the armed auxiliary patrol yacht of that name, armed with a twelve-pounder coastal defence gun. During the Rising the Helga shelled Boland’s Mills, Liberty Hall, the GPO and surrounding areas.  The gong was purchased by the current owner in Islington Market in 1987. Although now living in Ireland, at the time of purchase she was a Japanese student with Irish connections who liked it because it reminded her of a Shinto temple bell.  It is estimated at 800-1,200.

    The surviving fragment of a door from the Division Corridor at the House of Commons.

    The surviving fragment of a door from the Division Corridor at the House of Commons.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 620

    The gong fashioned from an artillery case and stamped General Blackader.

    The gong fashioned from an artillery case and stamped General Blackader.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,600 AT HAMMER

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    FURNESS SALE IS BRIMFUL OF INTEREST

    Sunday, October 4th, 2015

    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).

    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).

    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

    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).

    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),

    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).

    An 18th century carved gilt wood mirror originally at Carton (30,000-50,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 40,000 AT HAMMER

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    RICKSHAW OR ROAD COACH AT FONSIE MEALY’S FURNESS AUCTION

    Friday, October 2nd, 2015

    Rickshaw or road coach? The choice is yours at Fonsie Mealy’s auction of contents from Furness, Naas, home to Patrick and Louise Guinness, on October 6. The president of the Irish Georgian Society, who is son of Desmond and Mariga Guinness, is downsizing.  One consequence of this is a fascinating sale of just shy of 750 choice lots.   The Marquess of Lansdowne’s rickshaw is 19th century, Japanese, lacquered and decorated with peacocks and other birds. Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-1927) was a British politician and Irish peer who served successively as Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. His rickshaw is estimated at 2,000-3,000.

    The 19th century full size road coach bears a full coat of arms on both doors including the Conyngham family of Co. Meath and may well have been used by George IV on his visits to Slane Castle.  The interior is fitted and it is 11’6″ long. The estimate is 20,000-30,000.  If that sounds a bit beyond the budget a buyer might find contentment with a pair of late 19th/early 20th century Plains beaded hide moccasins decorated with blue, red, white and black beads typical of a native North American Indian design.  These are estimated at 1,000-1,500.  Viewing is on the premises at Furness, the sale will be held at Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare.

    The Marquess of Lansdowne's rickshaw (2,000-3,000)

    The Marquess of Lansdowne’s rickshaw (2,000-3,000)   UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,700 AT HAMMER

    A rare early 19th century full size road/family coach (20,000-30,000).

    A rare early 19th century full size road/family coach (20,000-30,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 32,000 AT HAMMER

    A pair of rare Plains beaded moccasins (1,000-1,500).

    A pair of rare Plains beaded moccasins (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THESE MADE 750 AT HAMMER

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    A DESIGN AUCTION AT DE VERES

    Thursday, October 1st, 2015

    An Italian rosewood circular table from the 1960’s is one of 141 lots of design from Italy, Denmark, France Britain and Ireland which will come under the hammer at de Veres design auction in Dublin on October 6. The sale features furniture, sculpture, carpets, glass and Irish art.  Examples of the materials favoured by leading designers include rosewood, maple, burr walnut, plywood, chrome, leather and gilt brass. The catalogue is on line. Here is a small selection:

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500)

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,400 AT HAMMER

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500).

    An Italian rosewood circular centre table (1,500-2,500).

    A pair of rosewood upright bookcases, Danish (800-1,200).

    A pair of rosewood upright bookcases, Danish (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 700 AT HAMMER

    A Danish bureau c1970 (400-600).

    A Danish bureau c1970 (400-600).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 900 AT HAMMER

    Device - A tapestry by Patrick Scott (1921-2014) (8,000-12,000)

    Device – A tapestry by Patrick Scott (1921-2014) (8,000-12,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 14,500 AT HAMMER

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    THE CONTRACT THAT LAUNCHED THE BEATLES MAKES £365,000

    Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
    The Beatles contract.

    The Beatles contract.

    The contract that launched The Beatles, the most successful band of all time,  sold at Sotheby’s in London today for £365,000.  Signed on 1st October 1962, just days before the release of their first single ‘Love Me Do’, it bound together the Beatles with manager Brian Epstein.  This is the only management contract signed between the Beatles and Epstein after the band attained its final line-up of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr.

    The story of Epstein’s relationship with the Beatles is more of a romance than a business deal. From the very first time he heard their sound, Brian Epstein was determined to be their manager. He had never managed a band before but he soon convinced them that he could do the job; he was, after all, a successful businessman, ran the best record shop in town, was smartly dressed, and, at 27, he had the wisdom of age!

    The young Beatles had long known Epstein by sight as the manager of NEMS (North End Music Stores), a treasure-trove of American 45s for the rock and roll-hungry teenagers. Epstein only became aware of the band when a fan asked him for a copy of ‘My Bonnie’, on which they featured as backing band. He soon tracked them down, and on November 9, 1961 visited the Cavern Club in Liverpool to hear them play for the very first time. He returned every day for a week.

    The Beatles agreed to take him on as their manager at a band meeting on December 10, 1961. Epstein immediately set to work putting together the look that would soon become famous around the world. More than a traditional manager, he was considered “The Fifth Beatle”. The band began to crumble after his sudden death in August 1967. As Lennon put it on hearing the news, “We loved him and he was one of us.”

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 5, 2015)

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    A SELECTION OF WATCHES AT O’REILLY’S OF FRANCIS ST.

    Monday, September 28th, 2015

    There is an interesting selection of 20 vintage gentleman’s wrist watches from a private collection at O’Reilly’s sale of jewellery and silver at Francis St., Dublin on September 30. Estimates range from 80 to 8,000 (for a gold Rolex oyster perpetual day date wrist watch). There are diamond rings across various price ranges. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    A GENT’S 18CT GOLD ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY DATE WRIST WATCH (7,000-8,000)

    A GENT’S 18CT GOLD ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY DATE WRIST WATCH (7,000-8,000)

    A THREE STONE DIAMOND RING (8,500-9,000)

    A THREE STONE DIAMOND RING (8,500-9,000)

    A vintage Omega wrist watch (200-300).

    A vintage Omega wrist watch (200-300).

    A GENT’S 18CT GOLD PATEK PHILIPPE WRIST WATCH (3,500-4,500).

    A GENT’S 18CT GOLD PATEK PHILIPPE WRIST WATCH (3,500-4,500).

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