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    AN AUCTION OF ALL THINGS IRISH

    Friday, July 19th, 2013
    A moving series of three letters and a telegram from Lady Hazel Lavery to Gen Eoin O'Duffy expressing her grief after the assassination of Irish Minister Kevin O'Higgins, with whom she was having an affair. (1,000-1,500).

    A moving series of three letters and a telegram from Lady Hazel Lavery to Gen Eoin O’Duffy expressing her grief after the assassination in 1927 of Irish Minister Kevin O’Higgins, with whom she was having an affair. (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 5,000

    An illuminated address to Assheton Biddulph from the King's County Hunt in 1897 (3,000-4,000).

    An illuminated address to Assheton Biddulph from the King’s County Hunt in 1897 (3,000-4,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,500

    Historical, sporting, revolutionary and highly personal memorabilia are included in A Gathering of all Things Irish,the sale by Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers at Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin on July 23.   There are 966 lots.  Here is a small selection.  The catalogue is online.  (Click on any image to enlarge it).  UPDATE: THE AUCTION REALISED MORE THAN 265,000 WITH MORE THAN 80% OF LOTS SOLD.

    A signed copy of Seamus Heaney's first books of poems (1,600-2,200).

    A signed copy of Seamus Heaney’s first books of poems (1,600-2,200).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,700

    A photograph and other items relating to the Howth Gun Running of 1914 (1,600-2,200).

    A photograph and other items relating to the Howth Gun Running of 1914 (1,600-2,200).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 950

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    HEGARTY’S EVENING AUCTION IN KINSALE ON JULY 21

    Wednesday, July 17th, 2013

    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).

    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).

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

    A 19th century French giltwood fauteuil (800-1,200).

    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).

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

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    BECKETT’S WORKING DRAFT OF “MURPHY” SELLS FOR £962,500

    Wednesday, July 10th, 2013

    Samuel Beckett’s working draft for his first novel “Murphy” sold for £962,500 at Sotheby’s

    A page from Beckett's manuscript for "Murphy".

    A page from Beckett’s manuscript for “Murphy”.

    in London today. It was bought by the University of Reading.  Interest was global and Sotheby’s described the six handwritten exercise books dating between August 1935 and June 1936 as:  “The most important manuscript of a complete novel by a modern British or Irish writer to appear at auction for many decades”.  It had been estimated at £800,000-1.2 million.

    Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Reading, commented: “It is important that world-renowned institutions such as the University of Reading can continue to fund access to knowledge and the best resources for researchers and students. The acquisition of Murphy will provide unparalleled opportunities to learn more about one of the greatest writers in living memory, if not all time.”

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for May 31, 2013).

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    CORK DINING CHAIRS AT LYNES AND LYNES AUCTION

    Saturday, July 6th, 2013

    The Lynes and Lynes auction at Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on July 13 features two sets of Cork 11-bar dining chairs, each estimated at 2,000-3,000.  There is a selection of antique furniture and collectibles including a mid 19th century campaign chaise longue by Ross and Co. Ellis Quay, Dublin (1,000-1,500).   The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection.

    An antique Wedgwood blue and white bucket and it'd (100-200)

    An antique Wedgwood blue and white bucket and lid (100-200)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 65

    A set of ten Cork 11-bar chairs (2,000-3,000).

    A set of ten Cork 11-bar chairs (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,800

    A carved walnut campaign chaise-longue by Ross and Co. Ellis Quay, Dublin. (1,000-1,500).

    A carved walnut campaign chaise-longue by Ross and Co. Ellis Quay, Dublin. (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,150

    An antique pitch pine cabinet c1880 (700-1,000).

    An antique pitch pine cabinet c1880 (700-1,000).  UPDATE: UNSOLD AND UNDER NEGOTIATION AFTER THE AUCTION.

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    SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT SHEPPARDS FOUR DAY SALE

    Friday, July 5th, 2013

    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).

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

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

    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).

    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).

    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).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).

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

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    ART DECO JEWELLERY AND JOYCE’S ULYSSES AT O’REILLY’S

    Friday, July 5th, 2013

    Art Deco jewellery and Joyce’s Ulysses feature at the next sale at O’Reilly’s of Francis St., Dublin on July 17.  The sale offers a number of Art Deco brooches, bracelets and rings and no less than three copies of Ulysses by James Joyce.  All are limited editions.  The most expensive first edition is estimated at 6,500-7,500, the other two are estimated respectively at 1,250-1,450 and 600-800. Around 400 lots of antique, Art Deco and vintage jewellery, silver and art will come under the hammer.

    Art Deco diamond plaque brooch (12,000-14,000).

    Art Deco diamond plaque brooch (12,000-14,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 13,000.

    James Joyce, Ulysses, Parish Shakespeare and Co., 1922, First Edition (6,500-7,500).

    James Joyce, Ulysses, Parish Shakespeare and Co., 1922, First Edition (6,500-7,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,200.

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    KATE MOSS – THE AUCTION

    Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
    ALLEN JONES Kate Moss (bronze glitter), 2013 dye-destruction print image 42 ¾ x 42 ¾ in. (£20,000-30,000), courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2013.

    ALLEN JONES
    Kate Moss (bronze glitter), 2013
    dye-destruction print
    image 42 ¾ x 42 ¾ in.
    (£20,000-30,000), courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £32,500

    Kate Moss the auction comes up at Christie’s in London next September 25.  Curated by Gert Elfering the sale – titled Kate Moss – The Collection – will present a selection of works in various media.  The roster of artists include Allen Jones, with his work Kate Moss (bronze glitter) 2013, (£20,000-30,000), Annie Liebovitz, Mary McCartney, Craig McDean, Irving Penn, Mario Sorrenti, Sam Taylor-Wood, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino, Ellen von Unwerth, and Albert Watson. Their images are complemented by new, specially commissioned painting and sculpture by Allen Jones, a collage by Sir Peter Blake, a tapestry by Chuck Close, and a sculpture of Kate Moss as a naked angel in 18ct gold by Nick Knight. Photographs predominate, many in exceptionally large sizes.

    Philippe Garner, director of photographs at Christie’s commented:  “Kate Moss – The Collection is a very special event at Christie’s this fall, a unique presentation of emblematic works that powerfully capture the very essence of contemporary glamour and style. Gert Elfering has applied his great flair as a curator, to the concept of bringing together a group of outstanding works around the theme of the greatest icon of style of the modern age, Kate Moss.  Gert recognised the appetite of today’s collectors for photographs that confound traditional norms.  And so he has worked with the artists involved to create unique or very limited edition printings in a range of scales that, in certain cases, reach dramatic mural proportions.  He was also keen to include works in other media, reminding us that photography, while central to our image culture, should, in the hands of its great practitioners, be measured and appreciated among the arts in all media”. (Click on any image to enlarge it).

    UPDATE: The sale realized £1,665,500. The top lot was A model Model, 2013, by Allen Jones, which realised £133,875.

    DAVID SIMMS Kate, French Vogue cover, 2005 archival pigment print image/sheet 54 x 44in. £10,000-15,000. Courtesy Christie;s Images Ltd., 2013.

    DAVID SIMMS
    Kate, French Vogue cover, 2005
    archival pigment print
    image/sheet 54 x 44in.
    £10,000-15,000. Courtesy Christie;s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £12,500

    NICK KNIGHT Kate ‘Aladdin Sane’, 2003 hand coated archival pigment print image/sheet 40 x 30in. £25,000-35,000 - Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2013.

    NICK KNIGHT
    Kate ‘Aladdin Sane’, 2003
    hand coated archival pigment print
    image/sheet 40 x 30in.
    £25,000-35,000 – Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS MADE £30,000

    ALBERT WATSON Kate Moss in torn veil, Marrakech, 1993, archival pigment print image 43 ½ x 34 ½ in. (£20,000-30,000). Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2013.

    ALBERT WATSON
    Kate Moss in torn veil, Marrakech, 1993,
    archival pigment print
    image 43 ½ x 34 ½ in. (£20,000-30,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013. UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

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    IRISH SILVER AT SOTHEBY’S LONDON ON JULY 10

    Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

    A pair of Irish silver loving cups and a silver pilgrim flask from The Curragh in 1909 feature at Sotheby’s Arts of Europe auction in London on July 10.  The cups are by Thomas Bolton, Dublin 1735 and are estimated at £6,000-8,000.  Mr. Bolton was Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1714 and gave his name to Bolton St. in the city.

    The Irish silver pilgrim flask by West and Sons dates to 1909.  It is inscribed as follows: ‘1909 TURF CLUB CUP RUN CURRACH SEPTEMBER MEETING WON BY “BACHELOR’S LODGE”, BRED AND OWNED BY JOSEPH LOWRY TRAINED BY MICHAEL DAWSON’  and is estimated at £20,000-30,000.

    A LARGE IRISH SILVER PILGRIM FLASK, WEST & SONS, DUBLIN, 1909.

    A LARGE IRISH SILVER PILGRIM FLASK, WEST & SONS, DUBLIN, 1909.

    A PAIR OF IRISH SILVER LOVING CUPS, THOMAS BOLTON, DUBLIN, 1735

    A PAIR OF IRISH SILVER LOVING CUPS, THOMAS BOLTON, DUBLIN, 1735

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    MASTERPIECES OF FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS AT SOTHEBY’S

    Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
    Late Renaissance table top, antique Roman marble inlay.

    Late Renaissance table top, antique Roman marble inlay. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £962,500 AND WAS THE TOP LOT AT THE AUCTION.

    Masterpieces of furniture and decorative arts will feature at Sotheby’s fourth successive sale of Treasures, Princely Taste in London on July 3.  Ranging in date from the 16th to the 20th centuries the sale of just 49 lots  – many commissioned by or made for European rulers and dynasties such as the Medici, Catherine the Great and Napoleon – features highlights such as a magnificent Renaissance table top inlaid with marbles from Roman ruins.  It is estimated at £800,000-1,200,000.  A pair of ivory vases with gilt bronze mounts is estimated at £600,000-1,000,000 and an iconic medal cabinet probably made for Napoleon has an estimate of £300,000-500,000.

    Mario Tavella, deputy chairman, Sotheby’s Europe, commented:“Each of the magnificent pieces in this sale meets the definition of a “treasure”. In addition to their desirability relating to the sumptuous materials of which they are composed and the craftsmanship of the greatest artists of their time, these treasures – formerly the preserve of kings, princes and popes – each carry with them a fascinating story. The very few similar examples known today are preserved in the world’s most important museums. Many of the lots presented in July have been in the same collections for centuries and the sale represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire them.”

    UPDATE:  The sale totalled £9,218,850.

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    JEWELLERY, SILVER AND WATCHES AT O’REILLY’S OF FRANCIS ST.

    Thursday, June 13th, 2013

    Around 400 lots of antique, Art Deco and vintage jewellery, as well as silverware, watches and paintings, will come under the hammer at O’Reilly’s of Francis St., Dublin on June 19.  Here is a small selection. Click on any image to enlarge it.  The catalogue is on-line.

    An Art Deco diamond bracelet (16,000-17,000).

    An Art Deco diamond bracelet (16,000-17,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

    A heavy gold ring set with an amethyst (1,000-1,400).

    A heavy gold ring set with an amethyst (1,000-1,400).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 950

    A 9 carat gold cameo brooch (150-200).

    A 9 carat gold cameo brooch (150-200).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 130.

    An 18 carat gold retro bracelet (1,800-2,400).

    An 18 carat gold retro bracelet (1,800-2,400). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

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