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Andrea Palladio – one of a pair of life-size busts after Michael Rysbrack, probably cast by John Cheere, circa 1740 – courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013.

Inigo Jones – one of a pair of life-size busts after Michael Rysbrack, probably cast by John Cheere, circa 1740. Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013.

A pair of magnificent lifesize lead busts of Andrea Palladio and Inigo Jones will lead Christie’s sale of the collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson PRA (1880-1964)  in London on September 18 and 19. The collection of the celebrated architect and President of the Royal Academy (1954-1956) comprises around 650 lots.  It includes Old Master and British paintings, watercolours, architectural drawings, English and European furniture, sculpture and objects, garden statuary, books, clocks, musical instruments and Georgian costume.  The busts of Palladio – the most recognised of all classical architects – and Jones – the first classical architect in Britain – are estimated at £400,000-600,000. The collection is expected to make around £4 million. (Click on either image to enlarge it).

AN antique Irish side table is a highlight at Hegarty’s evening auction at Acton’s Hotel, Kinsale, Co. Cork on July 21.  The sale of more than 350 lots features Irish 18th and 19th century furniture including a c1820 Cork secretaire bookcase (5,000-10,000),  an early 19th century Irish console table (4,000-8,000) and an Irish Georgian giltwood mirror (3,000-6,000).  The sale will include a previously unseen sketch by Walter Osborne, 18th and 19th century Irish silver, an antique Russian silver tazza, a pair of Famille Rose vases, a collection of Meissen, a Meiji Preiod ivory okimono and a 19th century Chinese hardstone plaque. There are 19th century landscape oil paintings, jewellery and occasional furniture. (Click on any image to enlarge it).

An Irish 19th century three tier consol table with marble top (1,200-1,800).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,400

A 19th century bronze urn of classical design (400-800). UPDATE: THIS MADE 850

One of a pair of 19th century French giltwood fauteuil (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THEY SOLD FOR 1,200

An Irish mahogany side or serving table (10,000-20,000).  UPDATE: UNSOLD BUT UNDER ACTIVE NEGOTIATION.

A whopping 2,300 lots will come under the hammer at Sheppards four day sale in Durrow, Co. Laois on July 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 10,30 a.m. on each day.  There is everything from architectural salvage to antique furniture, art, collectibles and Asian art across huge price ranges. This is an auction with something for everyone.  The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection.

Japanese ivory netsuke, Sculptor with mallet (200-400).

Pair of 18th century terrestrial globes, by Gabriel Wright (3,000-5,000).

19th century Russian gold and enamelled desk clock, encrusted with diamonds, signed Hoeg Zoib, in original case (5,000-8,000).

Pair of 19th century gilt brass girandole mirrors, with ivory/bone counters dominoes and draughts (300-500).

David Cobb, ROI, RSNA, Born 1921, Mountains of Mourne (300-500).

A 19th century Gothic carved stone bank facade off Royal Avenue, Belfast in storage for over 60 years (15,000-20,000).