This small 18th century Rococo cabinet from Sweden will be shown by Christopher Hall Antiques at London’s Decorative Fair.
The Winter Edition of the Decorative Fair from January 21-26 will play host to the London antique, rug and textile art fair at Battersea Park. This internationally renowed thrice yearly event offers and broad and exciting range of antique pieces, 20th century design and fine and decorative art from antiquity to the present day. A foyer display, The Architect’s Study, inspired by classical architect George Saumarez Smith will showcase furniture, art and objects suitable for a study. Around 130 specialist dealers will attend.
Edwin Mercer will show this Victorian correspondence box at the National Antiques, Art and Vintage fair at Limerick Racecourse this weekend. Inlaid with mother of pearl and with its original key and slots for unanswered and answered letters it is one of thousands of collectibles objects at this fair. There is everything from tribal art, vintage fashion, Irish contemporary art, jewellery, silver and antique furniture to coins and banknotes, militaria and rugs. Opening times are from 11 am to 6 pm today and tomorrow.
George I coffee pot with side handle by Thomas Walker, Dublin (1726)
The National Antique Fair at Limerick Racecourse next weekend, magnificent jewels in Geneva and Irish art in London are among upcoming events which will draw large numbers of collectors to the fascinating world of art, antiques and collectibles at all price points this month.
Among the many treasures for which the hunt is hotting up are an antique Irish silver coffee pot, a Georgian officers gorget or throat covering from the Royal Meath Militia, vintage fashion and Irish art and collectibles at the Limerick fair, a Cartier diamond necklace at Christie’s in Geneva on November 12, jewellery from the Royal Court of Bulgaria at Sotheby’s in Geneva on November 13, masterpieces by William Orpen and John Lavery at Sotheby’s Modern British and Irish art evening sale in London on November 14 and a selection of Irish art from Paul Henry, George Mounsey Wheatley Atkinson and Nano Reid to contemporary works by Jack Coulter, Richard Hearns, John Behan, Orla de Bri and more at Sotheby’s day sale in London on November 15.
Eily Henry vintage fashion will feature this headwear at the National Antiques Fair in Limerick
Opening times for the National Antiques, Art and Vintage fair at Limerick Racecourse are from 11 am to 6 on November 16 and 17. There will be 80 dealers from right around Ireland with everything from a pair of vases by Zak Scherzer of Vienna with paintings by Rembrandt at Edwin Mercer, vintage flagons, clocks and collectibles at Dan Hartnett and an exceptional George I coffee pot by Thomas Walker (Dublin 1726) which Weldon’s will display on November 17.
Vintage fashion and jewellery is enduringly popular. Among the choices available are an eyecatching Philip Treacy type hat at Eily Henry and a nine carat yellow gold wide gate bracelet at Bedlam antiques. There is porcelain and glass at Brian Hurley, Irish art at the Purple Onion gallery, militaria including the gorget of Lt. Col. Thomas Pepper of the Royal Meath Militia and selections of antique furniture, jewellery, books and collectibles to inspire and delight.
Art Deco diamond necklace, signed Cartier London, 1935, at Christie’s UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR US$5,090,571
It is rare to encounter a group of jewels from the 1920’s and ’30’s which have remained in the same family and have not been remodelled. A magnificent Cartier Art Deco Indo-Persian diamond necklace from 1935 will highlight a collection of superb jewels from the Sassoon family at Christie’s in Geneva next Tuesday The bank where they were stored was completely in World War II. A helpful policeman advised the owner at the ruins to check with a local police station. It transpired that her deposit box had been transferred there. Never at auction before the necklace is estimated at US$1 million – $1.5 million (€920,000-€1,380,000). At Sotheby’s in Geneva on the following day more than 100 pieces from Tsar Ferdinand and the Royal Court of Bulgaria will come under the hammer.
Sotheby’s will bring a great selection of Irish art to the international stage at sales in London next Thursday and Friday. A portrait of Mrs. St. George by Orpen and a Venetian scene by Lavery will feature in the evening sale on Thursday. A Cork collection of maritime paintings by George Mounsey Wheatley Atkinson and art and sculpture by Gareth Reid – Sky Portrait Artist of the Decade, 2023 – Tony O’Malley, Rowan Gillespie, Patrick Hennessy, Felim Egan, John Kingerlee and William Conor and others feature at the day sale next Friday.
Still Life with Butterfly by Patrick Hennessy at Sotheby’s. UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD
Irish Georgian silver, Art Nouveau, contemporary Irish art, vintage fashion and accessories, Lady Lavery banknotes, Art Deco, Victoriana, well crafted Edwardian furniture, vintage bakelite radios, Oriental rugs, diamond jewellery, a musical drinks trolley – you name it and there is a good chance you will come across it at Ireland’s biggest antique, art and vintage fair at Limerick Racecourse on September 7 and 8.
Whether you are in search of inspiration or want to exercise a connoisseur’s eye, a seasoned collector or simply curious, seeking a bargain or a particular prime piece this comfortable indoor venue with ample parking is the place to be. You might happen across something special you did not even know you were looking for or delight in a discovery like a large stoneware wine flagon stamped Maziere & Sainthill, Cork.
A Cork flagon with an interesting stamp.
Lost in the mists of time they were a firm of wine merchants trading in Cork as early as 1750 when wine from Bordeaux was one of our major imports. Located at Nelson’s Place, the older name for Emmet Place in the city centre, the firm was bought out by Woodford Bourne in 1869. Dan Harnett will offer a flagon engraved as follows: Woodford Bourne & Co Wine & Spirit Merchants, Successors to Maziere and Sainthill, Cork.
Weldons will bring a highly collectible c1770 Cork silver coffee pot by John Nicholson and other rarities like a c1715 Dublin silver tea pot and a large Irish George III silver salver made in 1794 by John Laughlin. Courtville Antiques of Dublin is another member of the Irish Antique Dealers Association who will attend. Sadly the annual IADA fair in Dublin will not go ahead this autumn.
A complete collection of Lady Lavery banknotes
There will be no shortage of dealers in coins and banknotes. Robert Hutchinson will bring a complete collection of Lady Lavery banknotes from ten shillings to £100. Eily Henry will offer a big selection of vintage fashion including hats and accessories and there will be plenty of collectibles, gold chains, bracelets and costume jewellery to browse through at Bedlam antiques.
Deep in the Woods by Mark O’Neill.
Mark O’Neill is a popular artist and a selection of his work can be found at Treasures of Athlone and there will be a diverse range of art at the Purple Onion Gallery. A musical table drinks trolley in the form of an elegant carriage will be a feature at La Belle Epoque and along with an array of interesting pieces including old bakelite radios Annamore Antiques will offer 80 vintage and antique Persian rugs and runners.
There is no shortage of smaller collectible items like glorious antique porcelain, Clarice Cliff ceramics at Brian Hurley’s stand, silver and brass candlesticks, treen and even an unusual Free Will Offerings collection box at Edwin Mercer. This is a wonderful assembly of antique shops, art galleries and vintage dealers from right around Ireland. Opening times are from 11 am to 6 pm on both days.
Ardent by Kenneth Webb will be featured by The Purple Onion Gallery
Antique furniture, art, jewellery, vintage fashion, rugs and collectibles will be in full supply at the packed to the rafters Birr Vintage Week antique and art fair on August 5 and 6.
Among more than 30 dealers from right around Ireland in attendance will be Treasures Irish Art of Athlone, Greene’s furniture and jewellery of Drogheda, Ashbrook Antiques of Roscrea with French furniture, Eily Henry vintage of Stradbally, Co. Waterford, Sandra Hogan of Cork with silver and jewellery, Eddie Moylan of Listowel with clocks and watches and Anne Hawkins of Dublin with vintage costume jewellery.
This gives an idea of the nationwide breadth and depth of this long running Bank Holiday fair, founded by the late antique dealer and auctioneer Ena Hocter and organised for many years now by Hibernian Antique Fairs.
A selection of vintage Irish banknotes which Robert Hutchison will bring to the fair.
The fair, which takes place at the County Arms Hotel in the heart of Birr from 11 am to 6 pm on the two days, offers something for everyone. Along with antique furniture and art it will include rarities like a highly collectible early Birr currency token and items to jog the memory like a selection of old Irish banknotes which Robin Hutchison will feature along with a selection of militaria and coins.
The artist Mark O’Neill is perennially popular. Treasures Irish Art will offer a selection of his paintings at their stand in Birr. Treasures have mounted an exhibition of art by Mark O’Neill at their newly opened expanded antique shop in Athlone, just a short walk from their former premises. In an era when so many antique shops have closed it is heartening to find a new one.
Ashbrook Antiques of Roscrea will bring this Louis XV style side table with carrara marble top
Fairs plugged the gap opened up by shop closures and offer a valuable showcase for dealers at a time when retail is among the sectors under huge pressure.
Annamore Antiques from Co. Wicklow will offer a selection of Persian rugs and 18th century artefacts. There will be a selection of furniture and small items at La Belle Epoque, Raymond Byrne of Co. Roscommon will feature porcelain and china and Edward Elliman of Dublin will bring militaria. Watches, wine and that great new collectible, Irish whiskey, are among an eclectic mix of collectibles to be worn, imbibed and generally enjoyed.
The 56th annual Birr Vintage Week runs until August 10 with a packed programme of events in a vintage town with a fine selection of 18th century architecture.
A Cork silver freedom box by George Hodder c1760 at the National Antiques Fair in Limerick.
With everything from a rare Cork silver freedom box and a vintage rocking horse to an eyecatching contemporary photograph of Loop Head, stylish oil lamps and elegant vintage furniture the National antiques, art and vintage fair at Limerick Racecourse today and tomorrow (June 15-16) offers an extraordinary range. Here you will find antique shops, art galleries, vintage dealers with fine and rare pieces and nostalgic collectibles in a roomy setting with ample easy parking. Irish art, an array of antique furniture from dealers like Greene’s of Drogheda, Oriental rugs from Annamoe Antiques in Co. Wicklow, hats and handbags from vintage fashion dealer Eily Henry, porcelain, antique glass, a portable HMV gramophone at and a vintage copper Irish Distillers hot whiskey dispenser at the stand of Sean and Breege Cassidy, coins, banknotes, rare books and even a Norwegian ladle at Edwin and Lorna Mercier’s stand combine to make Ireland’s biggest fair an event with something for everyone.
More than 70 dealers from all round the country will be in attendance. James Weldon of Dublin will bring the Cork freedom box illustrated above, made in 1760 by George Hodder and a George III Cork coffee pot by John Nicholson to the fair on Sunday, and is unable to attend today. Opening times on both days are from 11 am to 6 pm.
A striking photograph of Loop Head by Camille Seaman at the Purple Onion Gallery at the National Antiques Fair in Limerick.
Among more than 70 dealers at the National Antiques, Art and Vintage fair at Limerick Racecourse on June 15 and 16 will be Edwin and Lorna Mercer. Among the items they will have on display is a selection of tea strainers, a Georg Jensen serving spoon, tea caddy spoons and Norwegian ladle. There will be dealers in antique furniture, art and more than 15 jewellery dealers along with dealers in porcelain, glass, coins, banknotes, militaria and all sort of collectibles.
A Still Life by Graham Knuttel at the Purple Onion gallery at Lismore Antiques Fair.
There is everything from antique furniture, art and jewellery to porcelain, vintage fashion and collectibles at the two day Bank Holiday weekend Lismore Opera Festival antiques and vintage fair today and tomorrow (June 1 and 2). Fairs are for browsing and discovering new areas of interest and this one offers much to hold the attention of all sorts of collectors. Choices range from Knocknagow by Charles Kickham at Jim Hyde books, a still life by Graham Knuttel at The Purple Onion Gallery, exotic hats at Eily Henry’s vintage collection, a c1830 William IV Irish work table by Butlers, beautiful porcelain at Brian Hurley’s stand, coins and banknotes and even a Christian Dior plaster mannequin from 1946 at Le Belle Epoque.
Brian Hurley will bring this decorated Booths china dish to the Lismore Antiques Fair.
This George III chest with later paint in Willow Pattern and similar lined drawers is on the stand of Drennan and Sturrock at the Spring Decorative Fair at Battersea Park in London from May 7-12. The fair will feature furniture, lighting, decoration, art, textiles, jewellery and bags. The chest can be found on stand B29 and is priced at £4,200.
This 17th century Safavid Mirror was acquired from Sao Roque by the Aga Khan Foundation in Toronto for around €200,000 at TEFAF Maastricht.
Major institutional sales, seven figures sales and a growth in international private collectors were notched up in Maastricht this month. Over eight days nearly 50,000 visitors flocked to The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) to see 7000 years of art history displayed by 270 exhibitors from 22 countries across ancient art, antique furniture, paintings, modern and contemporary art and design and works on paper. With 300 museum directors and 650 curators attending the emerging trends noted were juxtaposing the old and the new and huge interest in female artists, cultural heritage and preservation. Displays of ancient art on contemporary furniture and delicate porcelain contemporary flowers on 17th century Delftware fragments sold to private collectors for six figure sums. The Rijksmuseum acquired the only signed painting by Gesina ter Borch (1631-1690).
The asking price was €4.5 million for Van Gogh’s Head of an old peasant woman with a White Cap at New Orlean’s based gallery M S Rau, sold for an undisclosed sum. Koopman, which sold the personal seal of Lord Nelson to a private collector, reported that clients were aggressively chasing the top objects. The Aga Khan Foundation in Toronto acquired a 17th century Safavid mirror for €200,000. Against a background of multiple seven figure sales an insiders collecting guide drew specific attention to objects priced at under €20,000. This is just a flavour from a fair which showed the international market to be in a state of rude good health.
Tête de Paysanne à la Coiffe Blanche by Van Gogh was sold by New Orleans based M S Rau for several million euro at TEFAF.
