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    A COMPANION TO A PAIR OF COMMODES AT THE FRICK

    Wednesday, August 19th, 2015

    A magnificent companion pair to the Blake of London commodes in the Frick Collection will come up at Sotheby’s in New York on October 15.    The estimate is $300,000-500,000.  Sotheby’s auctions of 19th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts in New York will feature both a dedicated single-owner sale from a distinguished Asian collection and a various owners auction.  The collection was formed over 50 years with the help of renowned dealers in London and Paris.  There are 18th and 19th century pieces based on royal and aristocratic models of the ancien regime as well as creations from Francois Linke and Leon Message.

    The Frick Commodes’ Companion Pair Boulle Style Marquetry Commodes by George-Henry Blake (19th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts)

    The Frick Commodes’ Companion Pair Boulle Style Marquetry Commodes by George-Henry Blake (19th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts)

     

    A Large Louis XVI ormolu mantle clock (Property from a Distinguished Private Asian Collection)

    A Large Louis XVI ormolu mantle clock, Paris c1765 – (Property from a Distinguished Private Asian Collection) ($25,000-35,000).

     

     

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    AN ATTIC CLEAROUT AT JAMES ADAM IN DUBLIN

    Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

    Bargain hunters will find much of interest at the Attic sale at James Adam in Dublin on August 25.  The catalogue, which is online, lists 332 lots.  This is an auction which offers lots of opportunities to someone wishing to start a collection. All will be sold without reserves and estimates are modest.  Here is a small selection:

    Michael Coleman - Blue Abstract (100-200).

    Michael Coleman – Blue Abstract (100-200).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A Victorian fold over card table (150-250).

    A Victorian fold over card table (150-250).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 140 AT HAMMER.

    A Chinese cherrywood next of tables (100-150).

    A Chinese cherrywood nest of tables (100-150). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 60 AT HAMMER.

    A 19th century gilt wood and gesso over mantle mirror (300-400).

    A 19th century gilt wood and gesso over mantle mirror (300-400).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 320

    A George III chest of drawers (200-300).

    A George III chest of drawers (200-300).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 350 AT HAMMER.

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    IRISH GEORGIAN SIDE TABLE AT LYNES AND LYNES

    Sunday, August 16th, 2015
    An Irish Georgian mahogany side table with brass gallery is among a fine mix of antique and modern furniture, collectors items, paintings, porcelain, glass and garden effects at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on August 22.  In original condition it is estimated at 4,000-6,000. Other lots include a gilt over mantle (1,000-1,500) and a set of Cork 11 bar dining chairs (2,000-3,000). Underlining the value that continues to exist in antique furniture is a mahogany and satinwood banded circular dining table with an estimate of just 400-600 and a an Irish mahogany linen press with an estimate of just 400-600.  A pair of French console table with mirrors is estimated at 1,000-1,500. Collectors will be interested in a set of old Cork Opera House programmes and the sale also offers some old GAA match programmes.

    An Irish Georgian side table measuring 7'6"

    An Irish Georgian side table measuring 7’6″  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 3,000

    A set of eight Cork 11-bar chairs.

    A set of eight Cork 11-bar chairs.  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 2,000

    A gilt overmantle mirror.

    A gilt overmantle mirror.  UPDATE: THIS WAS BID TO 700 AND WAS UNSOLD.

    A terracotta urn and plinth.

    A terracotta urn and plinth.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 500

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    CARVED OAK ST. CATHERINE ONCE OWNED BY WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST

    Friday, August 14th, 2015

    A carved oak St. Catherine formerly in the collection of William Randolph Hearst is among the lots from the estate of German American actress Luise Rainer (1910-2014) to be offered by Juliens Auctions in Beverly Hills on October 1.  It is estimated at $3,000-5,000.  Once known as the new Garbo, Luise Rainer was the first actress to win back-to-back Academy Awards, the first in 1936 for her performance as Anna Held in The Great Ziegfeld and the second in 1937 for her performance as O-Lan in The Good Earth.  Her collection features European antiques, Old Master and Contemporary art, career memorabilia, furniture and personal effects from her longtime home in London’s Eaton Square.

    Carved oak statue of St. Catherine ($3,000-5,000).

    Carved oak statue of St. Catherine ($3,000-5,000).

    Embellished evening bags ($100-200)

    Embellished evening bags ($100-200)

    Sculpture - George Kolbe (German 1877-1947) ($30.000-40,000)

    Sculpture – George Kolbe (German 1877-1947) ($30.000-40,000)

    Icon, Russian School, 17th century ($4,000-6,000).

    Icon, Russian School, 17th century ($4,000-6,000).

    An 18th century bureau secretary bookcase ($6,000-8,000).

    An 18th century bureau secretary bookcase ($6,000-8,000).

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    ECHOES OF ADARE MANOR AUCTION AT HEGARTY’S IN BANDON

    Sunday, August 9th, 2015
    An Irish George III stool with cabriole legs and a George II circular wine table with birdcage movement originally purchased at the Adare Manor auction in June 1982 will come up at Hegarty’s auction in Bandon on August 11.  Hegarty’s have not put an estimate on lots 329 and 330 on their online catalogue.  The sale features a coin, jewellery and silver collection.  The highlight here is a proof 22 carat gold medal commemorating the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings by Spink and Sons, London, 1966.  The medal weighs six ounces and is estimated at 5,000-7,000.

    A 1966 proof gold medal by Spink, London commemorating the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings (5,000-7,000).

    A 1966 proof gold medal by Spink, London commemorating the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings (5,000-7,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 4,100 AT HAMMER

    Irish mahogany footstool, purchased from the Adare Manor collection auction.

    Irish mahogany footstool, purchased from the Adare Manor collection auction.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 850 AT HAMMER

    An 18th century Irish mahogany bird cage wine table, 1760, with one-piece top, of exceptional quality, purchased from the Adare Manor collection auction

    An 18th century Irish mahogany bird cage wine table, 1760, with one-piece top, of exceptional quality, purchased from the Adare Manor collection auction  UPDATE: THIS MADE 950 AT HAMMER

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    FRENCH WALNUT SIDE TABLES AT CORK AUCTION

    Saturday, July 25th, 2015

    A pair of French demi-lune tables from the estate of Rathcormac, Co. Cork collector Tim Arnold will highlight Woodwards summer sale on July 29.  The late Mr. Arnold had taken ownership of a disused church in the village last year with the intention of creating a heritage centre. Furniture and effects from the church are included in the auction.  The tables are estimated at 2,500-4,000.  The catalogue is online and the auction will be broadcast live on the internet.

    Georgian long case clock.

    A Georgian long case clock. UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,700

    A pair of Louis XV walnut demi-lune side tables with ribbon inlay

    A pair of Louis XV walnut demi-lune side tables with ribbon inlay UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

     

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    KILLARNEY COLLECTORS CABINET MAKES 34,000 AT FONSIE MEALY

    Tuesday, July 21st, 2015
    An exhibition piece of Killarney furniture surmounted by an ebonised cabinet.

    An exhibition piece of Killarney furniture surmounted by an ebonised cabinet.

    A rare Killarney collectors cabinet sold for a hammer price of 34,000 at Fonsie Mealy’s sale in Castlecomer today.  The cabinet, in arbutus, yew and bog oak with an ebonised rectangular top, had been estimated at 10,000-15,000.  Surmounted by a lying stag the piece is rare, and was almost certainly made as an exhibition piece for an important show or fair in Victorian times.  The side panels are carved in relief with a design of round towers, high crosses and harps.  The cupboard doors are decorated with views of Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle.  The top opens to reveal a set of 12 short drawers with shamrock handles, the lower piece opens to four long drawers each inlaid with views of Killarney.

    This was the top lot in an auction which brought in 610,000 on the hammer.

    (See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for July 4 and July 19).

    This 19th century carved oak surprise armchair in the Tudor style sold for 5,200 over a top estimate of 1,750.

    This 19th century carved oak surprise armchair in the Tudor style sold for 5,200 over a top estimate of 1,750.

    This half length portrait of Lady Gregory by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly sold for 15,000 at hammer over a top estimate of 12,000

    This half length portrait of Lady Gregory by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly sold for 15,000 at hammer over a top estimate of 12,000

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    A FIRST WORLD WAR UNIFORM AT FONSIE MEALY’S SALE

    Sunday, July 19th, 2015
    An exceptionally complete set of personal belongings of Major E.F. Farrell of Co. Meath

    An exceptionally complete set of personal belongings of Major E.F. Farrell of Co. Meath  UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,250 AT HAMMER

    An exceptionally complete uniform and personal belongings of Major E.F. Farrell, an officer of the Leinster Regiment during World War I, comes up at Fonsie Mealy’s two day sale in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on July 21-22.  The set is estimated at 1,000-1,500.  This auction will feature more than 80 tractor seats in mint condition from a collection. The seats, from Ireland, England, Scotland the US, are to be sold as individual lots with estimates from 40 up to 300.

    Among more than 1,000 lots is a fine salver by Paul Storr (6,000-8,000), a heart shaped 19th century diamond locket with 63 stones (7,000-9,000) and a half length portrait of Lady Gregory by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly (8,000-12,000). The last remaining stained glass windows from the Harry Clarke Studios, which closed in 1973, will be offered in seven lots at estimates from 400 to 9,000. There are paintings formerly in the collection of Judge James Murnaghan of Dublin and a big selection of antique furniture, art, glass, porcelain and collectibles.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for July 4, 2015).

    A large English salver by Paul Storr, London c1824 (6,000-8,000).

    A large English salver by Paul Storr, London c1824 (6,000-8,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 8,200 AT HAMMER

    A 19th century heart shaped diamond locket with 63 stones (7,000-9,000).

    A 19th century heart shaped diamond locket with 63 stones (7,000-9,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 16,500 AT HAMMER

    An R and F Keane, Cappoquin, tractor seat (150-200).

    An R and F Keane, Cappoquin, tractor seat (150-200).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 300 EURO

    A cinquefoil stained glass panel by Richard King "God the Father and Holy Spirit" from the Harry Clarke Studios, formerly on display at All Hallows College in Dublin (2,000-3,000).

    A cinquefoil stained glass panel by Richard King “God the Father and Holy Spirit” from the Harry Clarke Studios, formerly on display at All Hallows College in Dublin (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 8,500 AT HAMMER

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    IRISH LONGCASE CLOCK BY ISAAC BULL AT ASHGROVE AUCTION

    Saturday, July 18th, 2015
    An Irish mahogany  long case clock and a George IV Irish dining table are among the lots from the estate of Sylvia (Williams) Fairtlough to be sold by Ashgrove Auctioneers in Ballybrittas, Co. Laois on July 21. Mrs. Fairtlough, of Ashfield Court, Ballybrittas, was a well known antiques dealer and dog breeder, who judged for Crufts. She was married to Richard Williams, a director of Tullamore Distilleries who died in 1968, and then to Geoffrey Fairtlough, who also pre-deceased her.  Sylvia Fairtlough died in 2009.
    The clock, by Isaac Bull of Dublin has an estimate of 1,500-2,500. The triple section dining table is estimated at 800-1,200. Other lots include six 19th century Irish dining chairs (800-1,200), a Victorian ebonised baby grand piano (400-600), a Chinese jade censer, ivory, 18th century oil paintings, African Tribal art, watercolours, silver and plate, ceramics, Irish and other glass and various collectibles.   The catalogue is online.
    UPDATE:  The auction realized 105,000 and Ashgrove are running a timed online  auction of unsold lots until Monday, July 27. A pair of Victorian mirrors sold for 2,500 and a 19th century campaign chest sold for 2,400.
    A George III longcase clock by Isaac Bull of Dublin.

    A George III longcase clock by Isaac Bull of Dublin.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,700

    A Chinese jade censer.

    A Chinese jade censer.  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

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    DIVANI SOFA AT DE VERES ONLINE AUCTION

    Wednesday, July 15th, 2015

    AN Italian leather corner sofa by Max Divani is among the highlights at the online sale of paintings and contemporary design furniture now on at de Veres, Dublin.  The 190 lot sale runs until July 21 at 6 p.m.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    An Italian leather L shaped sofa by Max Divani (1,000-1,500)

    An Italian leather L shaped sofa by Max Divani (1,000-1,500) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 4,050

    A set of six dining chairs by Sacha Lakic for Roch Bobois (800-1,200)

    A set of six dining chairs by Sacha Lakic for Roch Bobois (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THESE MADE 2,350

    Rosaleen Davey - Still Life (1,000-2,000).

    Rosaleen Davey – Still Life (1,000-2,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,240 EURO

    20th century British modern school Milk Jugs (800-1.200)

    20th century British modern school Milk Jugs (800-1.200) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,020

     

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