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    A GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE CLEARANCE NEAR FERNS, WEXFORD

    Thursday, September 26th, 2013
    With everything from a stylish maroon coloured 1952 MG Saloon to an 18th century Dublin longcase clock An Auctioneers Lot – the Georgian country house clearance sale by Mealy’s on the premises at Woodview House, Ballingale, Ferns, Co. Wexford on October 1 – promises to be of considerable  interest.  The owner, a local fine art auctioneers, is retiring and the sale includes his private collection of antique clocks and militaria. Among more than 600 lots is a wide selection of 18th and 19th century furniture, period paintings, garden furniture, ceramics, silver, books and wine.  The catalogue is online.  Here is a small selection:

    A c1952 MG YB Saloon in original maroon colour, complete with extensive history file (5,000-8,000).

    A c1952 MG YB Saloon in original maroon colour, complete with extensive history file (5,000-8,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS SOLD FOR 6,000 AFTER THE AUCTION.

    An Irish 18th century longcase clock by John Crosthwaite of Dublin (7,000-9,000).

    An Irish 18th century longcase clock by John Crosthwaite of Dublin (7,000-9,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,500

    A 19th century Killarney work table (2,000-3,000).

    A 19th century Killarney work table (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,100

    A.L. Grace "What Shall we do with the Drunken Sailor" (700-1,100).

    A.L. Grace “What Shall we do with the Drunken Sailor” (700-1,100).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 675

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    MOST VALUABLE DIAMOND EVER TO BE OFFERED AT AUCTION

    Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
    The Pink Star. (Click on image to enlarge it).

    The Pink Star. (Click on image to enlarge it). UPDATE: SOLD FOR $83,187,381

    THE Pink Star, the most valuable diamond ever to be offered at auction, comes up at Sotheby’s in Geneva on November 13.  The 59.60 oval diamond, estimated to make more than $60 million, is the largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond that the Gemological Institute of America has ever graded.

    David Bennett, Chairman of Sotheby’s Jewellery Division in Europe and the Middle East and Chairman of Sotheby’s Switzerland, said: “I have had the privilege of examining some of the greatest gemstones in the world over the past 35 years, and I can say, without hesitation, that The Pink Star diamond is of immense importance. Its exceptional richness of colour – graded as ‘vivid pink’ by the Gemological Institute of America – combined with its extraordinary size, are characteristics that surpass those of any known pink diamond in State, Royal, or private collections. It is difficult to exaggerate the rarity of vivid pink diamonds weighing only five carats, so this 59.60 carat stone is simply off any scale, and passes, I believe, into the ranks of the earth’s greatest natural treasures.”

    The 132.5 carat rough diamond was mined by De Beers in Africa in 1999 and painstakingly cut and polished by Steinmetz Diamonds over a period of two years. Unveiled as the ‘Steinmetz Pink’ in Monaco in 2003, the stone was first sold in 2007 and subsequently renamed ‘The Pink Star’.

    UPDATE:  IT MADE US$83,187,381 AND SET A NEW AUCTION RECORD FOR A DIAMOND OR JEWEL.  THE SALE TOTALLED $199,512,930, THE HIGHEST JEWELLERY SALE TOTAL IN HISTORY.

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    IRISH 18th CENTURY COMMODES SELL FOR £115,000

    Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
    These late 18th century Irish commodes sold for £115,000 at Cheffins.

    These late 18th century Irish commodes sold for £115,000 at Cheffins.

    Lord Edward FitzGerald's 18th Century band ring inscribed 'Left by Lord Edward FitzGerald, when on his deathbed, to Lady Lucy Foley, June 1798'. She was his sister. The ring sold for £6,000.

    Lord Edward FitzGerald’s 18th Century band ring inscribed ‘Left by Lord Edward FitzGerald, when on his deathbed, to Lady Lucy Foley, June 1798’. She was his sister. The ring sold for £6,000.

    A pair of late 18th century Irish satinwood corner commodes have been sold for £115,000 at hammer at Cheffins in Cambridge.  From Carton House and attributed to the renowned Dublin maker William Moore they had been estimated at £12,000-15,000.  The tops are inlaid with classical urns, draped with husks and surrounded by etched acanthus leaf scrolls, inlaid with hounds within a cross-banded border. The frieze is centred by a brass rams head mask and flanked by inlaid scrolls and husks.  The doors are inlaid and hung with chains of husks, further inlaid with griffins, scrolls and husks.

    There was furniture from Carton and paintings from the Leinster Will Trust.  A ring given by the rebel and patriot Lord Edward FitzGerald to his sister sold for £6,000 and a portrait of Lord Henry FitzGerald made £13,000.  (Click on either image to enlarge it).

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    SPECTACULAR IRISH SIDE TABLES AT ADAMS, SLANE CASTLE

    Sunday, September 22nd, 2013
    The mid 18th century Irish side tables at Adams, Slane Castle (150,000-200,000)

    The mid 18th century Irish side tables at Adams, Slane Castle (150,000-200,000) (CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE).  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

    A spectacular pair of mid 18th century Irish side tables is the furniture highlight of Adams two day Country House Collections sale at Slane Castle on October 13 and 14.  The 800 lot sale features treasures drawn from a number of fine old country houses like Beaulieu near Drogheda where many lots in the auction come from, Somerton outside Dublin, former home of the Laidlaws and Ardbraccan near Navan.

    The Broughshane Cup from 1751 (25,000-35,000).

    The Broughshane Cup from 1751 (25,000-35,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR A HAMMER PRICE OF 25,000

    The mid 18th century Irish side tables, with breccia marble tops and carved Venus shells, are from the Laidlaw collection and are estimated at 150,000-200,000. A rare memento of the infancy of horse racing in Ireland is the Brougshane Cup from 1751.  It commemorates the founding year of Broughshane Racecourse in Co. Antrim.  As an example of Irish racing history it predates by five years the cup by Robert Calderwood in the National Museum of Ireland.  It is estimated at 25,000-35,000.  Antique Irish furniture, silver and fine European and Chinese porcelain will take centre stage this year.

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    PORTRAITS OF THE EARLS OF BARRYMORE AT SOTHEBYS

    Saturday, September 21st, 2013
    Portrait of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) from the studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller.

    Portrait of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) from the studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £60,000

    Historic and unseen portraits of the Barry family of Fota House near Cork city, now run by the Irish Heritage Trust, come up at Sotheby’s in London on September 24.  Lots 94 to 102 at Sotheby’s Collections sale are listed as “Property of the Descendants of the Earls of Barrymore, previously at Fota house, Cork”.  The most expensively estimated, at £20,000-30,000, is a portrait of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) from the studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).  A portrait of Lady Anne Chichester, Countess of Barrymore who died in 1753 by the Cloyne born artist Philip Hussey (1713-1783) is estimated at £12,000-18,000 sterling.

    A mid-17th century Dutch marquetry cabinet on stand originally at Fota House is estimated at £7,000-10,000.

    A mid-17th century Dutch marquetry cabinet on stand originally at Fota House is estimated at £7,000-10,000  UPDATE: THIS MADE £35,000

    A painting by Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) of James Hugh Smith-Barry’s grey stallion being led by a groom in the park at Marbury is estimated at £10,000-15,000 (UPDATE – IT MADE £28,750)  and a portrait of Lady Lucy Ridgeway, Countess of Donegal, who died in 1732, attributed to the circle of Jonathan Richardson is estimated at £15,000-20,000 (UPDATE – IT MADE £35,000).  In addition to these lots there are portraits attributed to John Lewis (1739-1769) of Dorothy Smith-Barry (1727-1756) and the Hon. Richard Barry R.N. with his spaniel estimated at £5,000-8,000 (LOT SOLD £20,000) and portraits attributed to Thomas Worlidge of Lieutenant-General James Barry and of Elizabeth Barry his wife, with their daughter Lady Penelope Barrymore estimated at £6,000-8,000 (UPDATE: SOLD FOR £20,000). There are also portraits of the Hon. Arthur Barry (6,000-8,000) (SOLD FOR £21,250) and another of a gentleman, thought to be William Stewart, 1st Viscount Mountjoy.

    The only item of furniture among the Fota lots is a mid-17th century Dutch ivory green stained marquetry cabinet on stand which is estimated at £7,000-10,000.  The auction will also feature lots from a private collection at Kilcooley Abbey, Co. Tipperary as well as some Irish silver.

    Portrait of a gentleman probably William Steward, 1st Viscount Mountjoy (1653-1692) attributed to Garret Morphey.

    Portrait of a gentleman probably William Stewart, 1st Viscount Mountjoy (1653-1692) attributed to Garret Morphey.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £23,750

    Portrait of Countess Barrymore attributed to Philip Hussey

    Portrait of Countess Barrymore attributed to Philip Hussey.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £43,750

     

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    LEGACY OF THE BIG HOUSE AT SHEPPARDS AUCTION

    Thursday, September 19th, 2013

    The legacy of the Big House is the title of Sheppards of Durrow, Co. Laois three day sale on September 24, 25 and 26.  There is plenty to choose from.  Around 600 lots will be sold on each of the first two days.  The balance of 1,434 lots, which will feature Asian decorative arts, will be offered on September 26.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    Pomegranate decorated Qing plate (1,000-1,500).

    Pomegranate decorated Qing plate (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 950

    Qing claire de lune glazed vase (800-1,200)

    Qing claire de lune glazed vase (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

    Chinese lacquered screen (400-600).

    Chinese lacquered screen (400-600). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

     

    George III carved giltwood pier glass (2,500-3,500)

    George III carved giltwood pier glass (2,500-3,500) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000

    A still life by the Hollywood actor Edward G.Robinson (1893-1973) Still life of fruit, a bowl and a jug Signed oil on canvas with Festival of Arts, 1953, Laguna Beach California, label verso Provenance: Gift from Debbie Renoylds to the current owner (4,000-6,000)A still life by the Hollywood actor Edward G.Robinson (1893-1973) signed oil on canvas with Festival of Arts, 1953, Laguna Beach California, label verso Provenance: Gift from Debbie Renoylds to the current owner (4,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,800

    19th century library steps (800-1,200)

    19th century library steps (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    James Petrie (1750-1819) Portrait of Henry Grattan M.P. (1746-1820) (5,000-8,000)

    James Petrie (1750-1819)
    Portrait of Henry Grattan M.P. (1746-1820) (5,000-8,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,600

    An Irish c1730 red walnut side chair (800-1,200)

    An Irish c1730 red walnut side chair (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS MADE 750

    A pair of Irish 19th century marquetry knife urns attributed to William Moore of Dublin (8,000-12,000)

    A pair of Irish 19th century marquetry knife urns attributed to William Moore of Dublin (8,000-12,000) UPDATE: THESE MADE 10,400

     

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    IRISH SILVER AT SOTHEBY’S COLLECTIONS AUCTION

    Wednesday, September 18th, 2013

    Antique Irish silver will feature at Sotheby’s Collections sale in London on September 24.  Lot 69 in the sale is  a knife tray made in Dublin by James Fray in 1825 with the arms of FitzGerald, Duke of Leinster. It is estimated at £2,000-3,000. Lot 263 is a pair of Irish George III salvers made in Dublin in 1771 by Robert Williams. The estimate is £1,500-£2,000. (Click on either image to enlarge it).

    A pair of George III Irish silver salvers at Sotheby's.

    A pair of George III Irish silver salvers at Sotheby’s.  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD.

    This Irish silver knife tray is at Sotheby's in London on September 24.

    This Irish silver knife tray is at Sotheby’s in London on September 24.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,875

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    HEGARTY’S AUCTION IN BANDON OFFERS BROAD SELECTION

    Saturday, September 14th, 2013

    A broad selection of around 270 lots will come under the hammer at Hegarty’s auction in Bandon, Co. Cork on September 17 at 7 p.m.   The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    An early 19th century Cork longcase clock (1,500-2,500).

    An early 19th century Cork longcase clock (1,500-2,500). UPDATE: IT MADE 1,500

    A bronze contemporary sculpture, "Seated Female" by James McCarthy (4,000-6,000).

    A bronze contemporary sculpture, “Seated Female” by James McCarthy (4,000-6,000).

    An early 19th century Irish cut glass jug (400-800).

    An early 19th century Irish cut glass jug (400-800). UPDATE: THIS MADE 650

    An Irish (Cork) Regency foldover tea table c1800 (2,000-4,000).

    An Irish (Cork) Regency foldover tea table c1800 (2,000-4,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,750

    A pair of 19th century French vases with cloisonne bases (180-250).

    A pair of 19th century French vases with cloisonne bases (180-250).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 150

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    MAGNIFICENT SILVER WITH RUSSIAN IMPERIAL PROVENANCE AT CHRISTIE’S

    Friday, September 13th, 2013

    Magnificent silver with Russian imperial provenance will come up at Christie’s in Paris next November 8.  A soup tureen on stand and a set of four massive candlesticks from the Orloff service will highlight a sale of decorative arts from the 13th to the 19th centuries entitled “Le gout Francais”.  Commissioned in 1770 by Empress Catherine II of Russia from the finest Parisian silversmith of the time Jacques Roettiers (1707-1784) and his son  Jacques-Nicolas (1736-1788) the service comprised more than 3,000 pieces. It is one of the earliet expressions of the Neo-classical style in silver.  Items from this legendary service have occasionally appeared at auction, but it is more than 20 years since such a significant group has been presented to the international market. (Click on either image to enlarge).

    Silver Soup tureen Jacques-Nicolas Röettiers Paris, 1770-1771 (1,500,000 – 2,000,000). Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2013.

    Silver Soup tureen
    Jacques-Nicolas Röettiers
    Paris, 1770-1771
    (1,500,000 – 2,000,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013.

    4 silver candlesticks Jacques-Nicolas Röettiers Paris, 1770-1771 (500,000 – 800,000). Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2013

    4 silver candlesticks
    Jacques-Nicolas Röettiers
    Paris, 1770-1771 (500,000 – 800,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013

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    STORR TUREENS AT JAMES ADAM IN DUBLIN

    Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

    A pair of neo-classical London silver soup tureens by Paul Storr dating from 1798 is among a selection of silver, furniture, art, porcelain and collectibles at the James Adam Sunday Interiors sale in Dublin on September 15 at 11 a.m. The catalogue, with 610 lots in total, is online. Here is a small selection.

    A pair of George III neo-classical sauce tureens and covers, London 1798, mark of Paul Storr (3,000-5,000).

    A pair of George III neo-classical sauce tureens and covers, London 1798, mark of Paul Storr (3,000-5,000).  UPDATE: THESE MADE 2,800 AT HAMMER.

    A 19th century Chinese carved cinnabar box and cover (500-800)

    A 19th century Chinese carved cinnabar box and cover (500-800)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 300 AT HAMMER.

    A William and Mary style walnut and seaweed marquetry secretaire chest on chest (2,000-3,000)

    A William and Mary style walnut and seaweed marquetry secretaire chest on chest (2,000-3,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,800 AT HAMMER.

    A pair of Italian pietre dure plaques by Giovanni Montelatici, Florence (1864-1930) (2,000-3,000).

    A pair of Italian pietre dure plaques by Giovanni Montelatici, Florence (1864-1930) (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

    A Victorian brass framed square lantern (300-400).

    A Victorian brass framed square lantern (300-400). UPDATE: THIS MADE 280 AT HAMMER.

    SAMUEL SPODE (fl.1825-1858) A Gentleman with a Horse and Three Dogs (3,000-4,000).SAMUEL SPODE (fl.1825-1858) A Gentleman with a Horse and Three Dogs (3,000-4,000).

    SAMUEL SPODE (fl.1825-1858) A Gentleman with a Horse and Three Dogs (3,000-4,000).SAMUEL SPODE (fl.1825-1858) A Gentleman with a Horse and Three Dogs (3,000-4,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,600 AT HAMMER.

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