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    ASIAN ART AT SHEPPARDS IN SEPTEMBER

    Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

    The Asian Art section at Sheppards three day sale at Durrow, Co. Laois in September will have its own fully illustrated catalogue. This is the first ever such publication for an Irish auction house.  The third day of The Legacy of the Big House sale on September 29 will be devoted to Asian Art and will feature 453 lots out of total 1853 lots for auction.

    In May Sheppard’s broke the Irish record set by them for a Chinese object of art when they sold a pair of bottle-shaped vases from the Daoguang period for €200,770.  The three day sale runs from September 27-29.

    See antiquesandartireland.com for May 13.

    A Chinese apple water pot, with veiled design of dragons amongst floral medallions Kangxi six-character mark and of the period 7 cms. high Estimate: €4,500 - 6,500. (Click on image to enlarge).

    Pair of Chinese saucer dishes, each delicately painted in iron red with a dragon flying amid fire scrolls. The cavetto of each pierced and decorated with translucent cells and with a six-character Yonghzheng mark in under-glaze blue to the base Each 18 cms. diameter Estimate: €5,000 - 8,000. (Click on image to enlarge).

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    LOTS TO COVET AT DUBLIN HOUSE CONTENTS AUCTION

    Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
    There is plenty to covet at a de Veres house contents auction at Westbury, Willowbank, Monkstown, Co. Dublin on September 19 at 2 p.m.  It was for many years the private residence of retired Dublin solicitor Noel Purcell, an avid collector.  Viewing is at the house, the auction will be held at the Presbyterian Hall at York Road, Dun Laoghaire. There are 350 lots on offer and the catalogue is on-line.  Here is a small selection (you can click on any image to enlarge it):

    A large Regency convex mirror, early 19th century, is estimated at 4,000-6,000. UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

    A Meissen Group of Count Bruhl's tailor riding on a goat c1880. Count Bruhl (1700-1763) was prime minister of Saxony and director of the Meissen Porcelain factory. It is estimated at 2,000-3,000. UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,500 AT HAMMER.

    An early 19th century mahogany extending dining table (6,000-9,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,500 AT HAMMER.

    Hugh Douglas Hamilton RHA 1739-1808, portrait of Mary Aylmer, daughter of Richard Aylmer of Lyons. (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,200 AT HAMMER.

    A c1830 rosewood library table, probably by Mack, Williams and Gibton (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,200 AT HAMMER.

    Letitia Marion Hamilton RHA 1878 - 1964, On the scent, The Kildare Hunt (1,500-2,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,500 AT HAMMER.

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    TREASURES FROM THE SAFRA COLLECTIONS

    Thursday, September 1st, 2011

    A pair of swans mounted in Louis XV Ormolu as Candelabra from the Safra collections. ($250/350,000) Click on image to enlarge.

    Benjamin Walter Spiers (active 1875-1893) "Armour, prints, pictures, pipes, china (all crack'd) Old rickety tables, and chairs broken back'd" (Est. $100/150,000). Click on image to enlarge. UPDATE: THIS MADE A HAMMER PRICE OF $122,500.

    The four day sale of  the Lily and Edmond J. Safra Collections  at Sotheby’s in New York next month offers remarkable opportunities to collectors around the world.  The six dedicated sales take from October 18-21.  Lots on offer represent the pinnacle of their respective collecting categories.  The swans on the left are from the European Furniture, fine and decorative works of art sale, the Spiers image is from the Fine 19th century watercolours selection.
    See antiquesandartireland.com posts for July 29 and July 10.

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    CHINESE AND JAPANESE LOTS IN BANDON SALE

    Monday, August 29th, 2011

    A Chinese bulbous enamelled vase at Hegarty's. (Click on image to enlarge) UPDATE: This made 250

    A Chinese oil painting on silk of a noble family. (Click on image to enlarge). UPDATE: This made 450

    Around 300 lots including Chinese and Japanese porcelain, ivory and objets d’art will be sold at Hegarty’s in Bandon on Sunday September 4 at 4 p.m.  The sale features part two of the collection of the late
    Georgette Ellison, whose husband was a high ranking US military member stationed overseas post World War II.  The main lot at part one of the sale last July 24 was a Japanese smoker’s companion set presented to Mrs. Ellison by the late Emperor Hirohito. It was bought on the internet by a collector from Hong Kong for 3,800.
    The sale features  Victorian and Georgian furniture, English and Irish silver, an Irish Georgian plate bucket and a Cork longcase clock.

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    TIPU SULTAN’S GOLD PENDANT WITH 38 CARAT EMERALD

    Thursday, August 25th, 2011

    The Tipu Sultan pendant. (Click on image to enlarge). UPDATE: IT MADE £217,250.

    The Tipu Sultan gold pendant set with a 38 carat emerald surrounded by nine precious stones including topaz, blue sapphire, ruby, diamond and pearl will be offered by Bonhams in London on September 28.  Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore who challenged British rule in India, was killed in a battle in 1799.  This is one of the very few pieces of jewellery from his treasury to survive in the original setting.

    Pair of double-sided cufflinks in green chalcedony spheres (click on image to enlarge). UPDATE: They made £3,750.

    Estimated at £80,000-£120,000 it is from the collection of the late Lord Glenconner in St. Lucia.  The sale contains presents from the late Princess Margaret to Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner. Among them is a silver snuffbox engraved with an image of The Glen, the Glenconner family home in Scotland (estimate £1,000-1,500) and a pair of double-sided cufflinks in green chalcedony spheres (£1,000-£1,500).  The sale includes Caribbean and Anglo Indian furniture, Islamic and Indian art, Chinese ceramics, silver, works of art, jewellery and pictures.

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    COLLECTOR’S COLLECTION AT ADAMS

    Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

    R. HAVELL AFTER J. HAVERTY King George IV entering Dublin, 1821 and King George IV entering Kingstown (now Dun Laoghaire) 1821, a pair of coloured engravings. (500-600). (Click on image to enlarge). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 1,200 at hammer

    R. HAVELL AFTER J. HAVERTY King George IV entering Dublin, 1821 and King George IV entering Kingstown (now Dun Laoghaire) 1821, a pair of coloured engravings. (500-600).

    WHEN an antique collector’s collection comes to the market it is always of interest.  The Adams sale of the Jill Cox Collection in Dublin on September 7 is a treasury for the collector of Irish glass, silver, delft, rare prints and art. Jill Cox, who died last December, was proprietor of The Beaufield Mews, a restaurant and antiques shop in south County Dublin.  She was interested in everything Irish, especially glass and silver, and was chairperson of the Irish Glass Society.
    More than 800 lots, including an evening sale of Irish art, will come under the hammer at James Adam, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin on September 7. This is a small selection:

    A pair of early 19th century "Piggin" butter coolers (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 700 at hammer

    An Irish early 19th century mallet shaped decanter (150-200). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 160 at hammer

    An early 19th century Irish cut glass fruit bowl, (500-700). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 900 at hammer

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    MORE FROM THE JILL COX COLLECTION AT ADAMS

    Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

    GRACE HENRY HRHA (1868-1953) The Cock of the Walk (3,000-4,000). (Click to enlarge) UPDATE: This sold for 3,400 at hammer

    MURIEL BRANDT RHA (1909-1981) Portrait of Sinead, Ban de Valera (800-1,200). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 550 AT HAMMER.

    An Irish 18th century Dublin delft charger. (500-700). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 600 AT HAMMER.

    A 19th century glazed pottery group depicting the founding of the Independent Order of Good Templars at Utica in New York State in 1851 (100-150). UPDATE: THIS MADE 90 AT HAMMER.

    SAMUEL F BROCAS (1792-1847) View of College Green, Dublin Signed and dated 1817 indistinctly. (2.000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,500 AT HAMMER.

    An Irish George IV yew wood cellarette (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,000 AT HAMMER.

    HERE  are some more lots from the Jill Cox Collection sale at James Adam in Dublin on September 7.  The auction will be held over two sessions at 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Click on any image to enlarge it)

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    PLENTY TO INVEST IN AT O’REILLY’S OF FRANCIS STREET

    Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

    The auction at O’Reilly’s of Francis St., Dublin on Wednesday, August 31 features 496 lots of jewellery, watches, gold sovereigns, gold coins, antique silverware and paintings. Here is a small selection from what is on offer.  You can click on any image to enlarge it:

    A yellow diamond cluster ring, the large central fancy yellow diamond to a brilliant cut diamond surround, mounted in white gold. Estimated; weight of principal diamond; 7.90 ct (50,000 - 55,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A late Victorian diamond and blue enamel lady"s fob watch on a white gold chain, with diamond bail (2,500 - 3,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    An Art Deco diamond plaque ring mounted in platinum. (3,500-4,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,500

    A Victorian gold snake bracelet, set with ruby and diamond (400 - 600).

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    RICHARD GERE’S GUITAR COLLECTION AT CHRISTIE’S

    Thursday, August 18th, 2011
    THE actor Richard Gere’s guitar collection comes up for auction at Christie’s in New York on October 11.  Included are vintage American guitars from the marquee names of C.F. Martin, Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Epiphone, and a selection of amplifiers, as well as iconic guitars that belonged to Albert King, Peter Tosh and James D’Aquisto.  Around 110 lots are expected to realise $1 million.
    Born in 1949 Richard Gere, who has starred in over 40 films, is an accomplished musician.  He studied trumpet and is a self-taught pianist and guitarist. His best-known films include An Officer and a Gentleman, Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Pretty Woman, Primal Fear, Unfaithful, and Chicago, for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He played in the films Cotton Club and Pretty Woman.  His personal collection of American vintage guitars is based upon their playability and craftsmanship.
    ” Although it’s more than a little painful to let them go, each one has been played, loved and appreciated- and will be again” he said. “All my proceeds from this sale will go to support humanitarian causes around the world.”
    UPDATE: THE collection sold for near $1 million dollars.  The top lot was a 1960 sold-body Les Paul electric guitar by Gibson, which made $98,000.

    C.F.MARTIN AND COMPANY A GUITAR, STYLE D-28, NAZARETH, PA., 1931 Estimate: $50,000-70,000.

    GIBSON INCORPORATED A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, FLYING V KALAMAZOO, MI, 1958 Estimate: $60,000-90,000 Documented as a pre-production prototype by Gibson Incorporated, the guitar was formally the property of Albert King.

    FENDER ELECTRIC INSTRUMENT COMPANY A SOLID-BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, STRATOCASTER FULLERTON, CA., 1954 Estimate: $30,000-40,000

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    LARGEST COUNTRY HOUSE SALE OF THE YEAR IN UK

    Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

    Dunecht House.

    Cowdray Park.

    THE largest country house sale of the year will present about 1,200 lots from both Cowdray Park, home of Lord Cowdray (above right), and from Dunecht House, the Scottish home of Lord Cowdray’s brother, the Hon. Charles Pearson (above left).  The Christie’s sale is expected to realise about £5 million and estimates range from £50 to £500,000.

    The sale takes place at Cowdray Park in west Sussex over three days from September 13-15.

    Andrew Waters, Head of Private Collection and Country House Sales, Christie’s said: “Weetman Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray and his wife Annie, Lady Cowdray were among the most prolific and discerning British collectors of the early 20th century, coupling their considerable wealth with a taste for beautiful pictures, objects and works of art”.

    Many of the works were acquired by Weetman Dickinson Pearson (1856-1927) and his son, Weetman Harold Miller Pearson. Weetman Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray, developed his family firm, S. Pearson and Son Ltd., from a small company in Bradford into one of the most successful business empires of the 20th century. In 1889 he won the contract to drain Mexico City by means of a Grand Canal and, having gained the friendship of President Porfirio Diàz, Pearson developed vast oil fields in Mexico. He was for ten years Liberal MP for Colchester. Due to regular absences he was often referred to as ‘the Member for Mexico’. When he died in 1927 an American newspaper described him as ‘one of the greatest pioneers ever sent out of Britain. Pearson PLC exists today as a global media and education company and the largest book publisher in the world.

    (See antiquesandartireland.com posts for August 10 and August 6)

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