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    IRISH SILVER SPOONS SELL FOR £25,000 AT CAMBRIDGE AUCTION

    Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
    This pair of Irish silver trefid spoons sold for £25,000 at hammer.

    This pair of Irish silver trefid spoons sold for £25,000 at hammer.

    A pair of Charles II Irish silver trefid spoons sold today for a hammer price of £25,000 at Cheffins, the Cambridge auctioneers. They had been estimated at £800-1,200.  This is thought to be a world record price.  

    Made by Edward Swann, Dublin 1679 the marks on the spoons are very clear.  The back of the tapering flat stems is inscribed *S*/S*M.  The two spoons weigh just 4.1 ounces.
    A trefid spoon is characterised by a stem that widens at the top and has two notches to form a three lobed shape, suggestive of a clef hind’s foot.  It is the earliest English flatware pattern in which the stems of both the spoon and the fork were made to match. 

    This Cork silver basting spoon sold for $6,000 at Waddingtons.

    This Cork silver basting spoon sold for $6,000 at Waddingtons.

    At Waddingtons in Toronto last night a George II Irish silver Hanoverian pattern large basting spoon, made in Cork in 1740 probably by Anthony Semirot whose work is very rare, sold for $6,000 dollars over an estimate of $600-800.
     

     

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    WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS STAMP SELLS FOR $9.5 MILLION

    Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
    The British Guiana One-Cent Magenta.

    The British Guiana One-Cent Magenta.

    THE most famous stamp in the world made a new auction record at Sotheby’s in New York last night. The British Guiana one-cent Black on Magenta sold for $9,480,000.  It was the fourth time in its history that it set a new world record.  No stamp is rarer than the sold surviving example of the British Guiana, a penny issue from 1856.  Re discovered by a 12 year old Scottish boy living in South America in 1873 it has been out of public view since 1986.   The British Guiana was last sold at auction in 1980 when it was purchased for the then record price of $935,000.

    David Redden, Sotheby’s Vice Chairman, commented: “We are thrilled with tonight’s extraordinary, record-setting price of $9.5 million – a truly great moment for the world of stamp collecting. That price will be hard to beat, and likely won’t be exceeded unless the British Guiana comes up for sale again in the future. I have to say I’m a little sad to see it go – when I was eight years old this was the most precious object in the entire world, and I never dreamed I would have it in my hands.”

    The previous auction record for a single stamp was CHF 2,8750,000 (approximately US$2.2 million), set by the Treskilling Yellow in 1996. The previous auction record for any philatelic item is CHF 6,123,750 (approximately US$4 million), set by The Bordeaux Cover in 1993 – the cover including both of the Mauritius “Post Office” stamps.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for February 14, 2014)

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    A DALI IN DUBLIN

    Sunday, June 15th, 2014
    Salvador Dali’s Le Cheval a la Montre Molle (Horse Saddled with Time) at James Adam.

    Salvador Dali’s Le Cheval a la Montre Molle (Horse Saddled with Time) at James Adam.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 19,000 AT HAMMER

    Salvador Dali’s bronze sculpture Le Cheval a la Montre Molle (Horse saddled with time)  is the top lot at the next James Adam Sunday Interiors sale in Dublin on June 22. Estimated at 11.000-15,000 the work is signed on the right hind leg.  It has a green and gold patina, carries the foundry mark “C Camblest 1981” and is numbered 274-350.  The original was first conceived and cast in 1980.

    A 19th century Dublin clock from Ernest the James Adam. (1,500-2,500).

    A 19th century Dublin clock from Ernest Bewley’s office at James Adam. (1,500-2,500).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 3,800

    The auction of fine period silver, furniture, painting, carpets, porcelain and decorative arts includes contents from Deepwell House, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, home of the late businessman and collector John Reihill. A Roderic O’Conor landscape from his collection sold for 210,000 at the latest James Adam sale of Important Irish art on May 28.  The top silver lot, an Irish George II beer jug by John Hamilton of Dublin, is estimated at 5,000-8,000. A diamond fur stone ring is estimated at 8,000-1,200 and Sir Gerald Festus Kelly’s Portrait of a Lady Seated has an estimate of 3,000-5,000.
    The sale features around 165 lots of furniture.  Collectibles include The Bewley’s Clock, a 19th century bracket clock by McMaster and Son, Grafton St., Dublin purchased for his office by Ernest Bewley when he opened his landmark cafe on Westmoreland St. in 1896.  It is estimated at 1,500-2,500.  The catalogue is on-line.

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    RARE WORKS BY CHARLES HENRY COOK AT CORK AUCTION

    Sunday, June 8th, 2014

    Rarities at Marshs 500 lot sale in Cork on June 14 include two paintings by the Victorian artist Charles Henry Cook.  Born in Bandon in 1830  he first exhibited at the RHA in 1846, moved to Bath in 1870 and died at Scarborough in 1906.  The paintings coming up now, from the collection of late Cork solicitor Charlie Hennessy, are The Cork Fiddle Player and The Musician.  Each one is estimated at 2,000-3,000.  The auction features art by Lady Kate Dobbin, Sylvia Cooke-Collis, Fergal O’Ryan, Maurice Desmond and Michael Gemmell as well as furniture and collectibles.  More information is available on Marshs website.

    Charles Henry Cook - The Musician (2,000-3,000).

    Charles Henry Cook – The Musician (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS SOLD AFTER THE AUCTION.

     

    Pair of 19th century gilt wood console tables, one with marble top.

    Pair of 19th century gilt wood console tables, one with marble top.  UPDATE: THE TABLES MADE 1,600

     

    Charles Henry Cook - Cork Fiddle Player (2,000-3,000).

    Charles Henry Cook – Cork Fiddle Player (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,650

     

    A pair of 19th century gilt wood wall mirrors (4,000-6,000).

    A pair of 19th century gilt wood wall mirrors (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 3,100

     

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    IRISH ELK ANTLERS AT LONDON AUCTION

    Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
    THE Irish Elk antlers to be sold in London.

    THE Irish Elk antlers to be sold in London.  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

    A set of Irish Elk antlers is one of the more unusual lots at the Thomas Del Mar auction of antique arms, armour and militaria at Blythe  Road, London W14 on June 25.  The Megalocerus Giganteus antlers measure just over three meters and date from the Pleistocene Period. The estimate is £20,000-30,000.

    The sale contains items from the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago.  The latter institution is selling more than 20 lots to benefit the Harding Collection including a mounted armour for the Jousts Real in the Spanish style of c1500-1510, consisting mainly of 19th century pieces with some 16th century elements. A composite North Italian etched corslet – breastplate and backpiece –  from the late 16th century, once in the collection of Prince Peter Soltykoff, is being sold by the Trustees of the Metropolitan Museum. It is estimated at £12,000-18,000.

     

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    BEATLES, MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON AT WHYTE’S ROCK AND POP SALE

    Monday, May 26th, 2014
    Elvis Presley, Queen, The Beatles, The Stones, Curt Cobain, U2 and Madonna are among the cast who feature at Whyte’s Rock and Pop memorabilia auction in Dublin on May 31.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
    (See video post on antiquesandartireland.com  for May 19, 2014)
    Michael Jackson 30 July 1988 Cork concert tickets and VIP pass. (100-150)

    Michael Jackson 30 July 1988 Cork concert tickets and VIP pass. (100-150)   UPDATE: THIS MADE 90

    Curt Cobain: A color photograph of Kurt Cobain, later of the band Nirvana, in his fifth grade group class photo. Cobain, with his blond hair, is seen sitting on the floor holding one side of a red sign that reads, Beacon Avenue Elementary Grade - 5 Mrs. Grove (200-300)

    Curt Cobain: A color photograph of Kurt Cobain, later of the band Nirvana, in his fifth grade group class photo. Cobain, with his blond hair, is seen sitting on the floor holding one side of a red sign that reads, Beacon Avenue Elementary Grade – 5 Mrs. Grove (200-300)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Madonna 1993 Girlie Show" poster, autographed." (100-150)

    Madonna 1993 Girlie Show” poster, autographed.” (100-150)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 160

    Beatles autographs: John Lennon, Ringo Starr XXX", "The Beatles love Paul McCartney XXX" and George Harrison XXX" on pieces of a magazine they signed for the present owner, then aged 15, on the set of Thank Your Lucky Stars, the first pop chart show on British television (1,500-2,000)

    Beatles autographs: John Lennon, Ringo Starr XXX”, “The Beatles love Paul McCartney XXX” and George Harrison XXX” on pieces of a magazine they signed for the present owner, then aged 15, on the set of Thank Your Lucky Stars, the first pop chart show on British television (1,500-2,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,200

    U2 - Promotional photographic card signed by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. Dated 3 September 1983 (200-250)

    U2 – Promotional photographic card signed by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. Dated 3 September 1983 (200-250)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 400

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    AUCTION SALE OF JACQUELINE KENNEDY’S PRIVATE LETTERS CANCELLED

    Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

     

    A selection of the letters and a photo of Mrs. Kennedy with Fr. Leonard in 1950.

    A selection of the letters and a photo of Mrs. Kennedy with Fr. Leonard in 1950.

    The proposed sale of a  cache of 33 letters written by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy to Dublin based priest Fr. Joseph Leonard  from 1950-64 has been cancelled.  The treasure trove of private letters had made headlines around the world.  Mrs. Kennedy was intensely private and the letters offered a never before seen glimpse into her inner world. The personal correspondence was to have been sold by Sheppards of Durrow, Co. Laois on June 10.

    A spokesman for the vendors, All Hallows College in Dublin, said the auction was cancelled at the behest of its directors and the Vincentian Fathers.  They are in discussions with the Kennedy family on how best to preserve and curate the archive for the future.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for May 13, 2014)

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    COLOMBIAN EMERALD RING AT O’REILLY’S

    Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

    A Colombian emerald ring of over six carats and a graduated antique citrine bracelet are among the lots to covet at O’Reilly’s sale of fine jewellery and silver in Dublin on May 28. The sale takes place, as usual, at Francis St., locus for a number of antique shops in Dublin.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    A Colombian emerald ring the trap cut emerald to stepped baguette diamond shoulders. Emerald 6.59 carats (18,000-22,000).

    A Colombian emerald ring the trap cut emerald to stepped baguette diamond shoulders. Emerald 6.59 carats (18,000-22,000).

     

    An antique citrine bracelet (1,000-1,400)

    An antique citrine bracelet (1,000-1,400)

     

    An early 19th century emerald suite of jewellery (16,000-18,000).

    An early 19th century emerald suite of jewellery (16,000-18,000).

     

    A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace (2,500-3,000).

    A Victorian amethyst riviere necklace (2,500-3,000).

     

     

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    MOVIE POSTERS AT WHYTE’S IN DUBLIN

    Monday, May 19th, 2014

    A  one owner auction of movie posters takes place at Whyte’s in Dublin on May 31.  It will be followed later in the  day by a sale of  Rock and Pop memorabilia.  Here is a video on the auction:

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    PORTRAIT OF DANIEL O’CONNELL AT FONSIE MEALY SALE

    Saturday, May 17th, 2014

    A portrait of Daniel O’Connell which was at the Cork and County Club for many years is at Fonsie Mealy’s sale in Castlecomer next Tuesday on Msy  20.  It is estimated at 15,000-20,000. Other lots include a half length portrait of Richard Roberts of Cork, captain of the Sirius, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic in 1838 (1,000-1,500

    A large Killarney centre table is estimated at 15,000-20,000.  On the more contemporary side is Waterfall, a heavy Nepalese tapestry by Pauline Bewick measuring approximately 9′ x 5′.  This unique piece is signed and inscribed by the artist.

    (See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for May 15 and May 7 2014).

    A portrait of Daniel O'Connell by Nicholas Crowley (1819-1857)

    A portrait of Daniel O’Connell by Nicholas Crowley (1819-1857)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A portrait of Capt. Richard Roberts, Cork, in Naval uniform at Fonsie Mealy in Castlecomer on May 20.

    A portrait of Capt. Richard Roberts, Cork, in Naval uniform at Fonsie Mealy in Castlecomer on May 20.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,600

    This large Killarney wood centre table is estimated at 15,000-20,000.

    This large Killarney wood centre table is estimated at 15,000-20,000.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 15,000

     

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