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    ASHFORD CASTLE BEDROOM CONTENTS AT MAYO HOTEL SALE

    Saturday, January 24th, 2015
    A bedroom at Ashford Castle typical of the contents to be auctioned.

    A bedroom at Ashford Castle complete with contents typical the auction.

    The final refurbishments at luxurious Ashford Castle at Cong in Co. Mayo have been completed.  Auctioneer  Aidan Foley will offer contents from 55 bedrooms and lots from other parts of the hotel at the old Sawmills on the Clonbur Road near Cong next February 7 and 8.  More than 1,000 lots will be sold without reserve.

    There are curtains, lamps, sofa’s, beds, dressing tables, towel radiators, pictures, prints, mirrors and antique furniture. There will be viewing on Friday, February 6. Many items sold for much more than had been anticipated at a similar sale of contents from the first part of the refurbishment of  the castle – hotel last summer.

    UPDATE:  This was a highly successful auction at which nearly everything was sold.  There were internet bidders from around the world, many with memories of holidays at Ashford.  Nearly 40% of lots were sold on the internet.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for July 24, 2014).

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    A PIECE OF IRISH ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY AT GALWAY HOUSE AUCTION

    Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
    A photo of the now demolished Mote Park House with the entrance portico.

    A photo of the now demolished Mote Park House with the entrance portico.  UPDATE: IT MADE 12,000 AT HAMMER IN AN AUCTION WHICH WAS 100 PER CENT SOLD.

    A substantial piece of Irish architectural history is one of the more unusual lots at a house auction at Glenamaddy in Co. Galway on February 1.  The entrance portico to Mote Park House in Co. Roscommon – demolished more than 50 years ago – forms part of the sale.  Mote Park House, seat of the Crofton family, was destroyed by fire in the 1860’s and rebuilt.

    Matthews of Oldcastle will auction the contents of Kedagh Park House, Glenamaddy by order of the executors of the estate of the late Fr. Brian Hanley.  He was a noted collector.  When Mote Park House was being demolished he rescued the portico, and it lies on the front grounds of Kedagh Park House. It will be sold in one lot and is estimated at 10,000-15,000. The auction will be conducted in association with P. Burke Sherry FitzGerald of Roscommon and will feature antique furniture such as a pair of Regency fold over side tables on paw supports (4,000-7,000), a 19th century mahogany bookcase, a Regency gilded Chariot over mantle (600-900), various Persian rugs and collectibles.

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    BANDON SALE OFFERS 300 VARIED LOTS

    Monday, January 19th, 2015
    Around 300 varied lots, mostly from  a one owner collection of antique furniture, collectibles, porcelain, watches, silver and art, will come under the hammer at Hegarty’s auction in Bandon on January 25.  There is a Cork silver basting spoon by John gibson, about 12 netsuke carvings and a 19th century portrait of a gentleman, once in the collection of the late English actor and Irish resident Oliver Reed.  There is more information about this auction on the Hegarty website.

    An Irish 18th century secretaire tallboy (4,000-6,000).

    An Irish 18th century secretaire tallboy (4,000-6,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNDER OFFER AFTER THE AUCTION

    A bombe shaped 19th century vitrine once in the collection of the Chavasse family, Castletownshend, Co. Cork (3,000-5,000).

    A bombe shaped 19th century vitrine once in the collection of the Chavasse family, Castletownshend, Co. Cork (3,000-5,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS WITHDRAWN

    A 19th century gilt wood pier mirror (2,000-4,000).

    A 19th century gilt wood pier mirror (2,000-4,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,200

    An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood inlaid display cabinet at Hegarty's (2,500-3,500).

    An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood inlaid display cabinet at Hegarty’s (2,500-3,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,750

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    IRISH FURNITURE AT THE ARMORY SHOW IN NEW YORK

    Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

    Fine Irish antique furniture is sure to be much admired by the discriminating New York audience at the Armory Show in Manhattan from January 23 to February 1.  The Fulham Road based London dealers Apter-Fredericks, who specialise in Important English Furniture, will bring an attractive Irish side table to the Winter Antiques Show, and a fine Irish bottle carrier.  Both pieces date to about 1750.  The side table has been in an American collection for many years.

    This c1750 Irish side table will be shown in New York by Apter-Fredericks.

    This c1750 Irish side table will be shown in New York by Apter-Fredericks.

    A detail of the side table.

    A detail of the side table.

    An Irish bottle carrier at Apter-Fredericks.

    An Irish bottle carrier at Apter-Fredericks.

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    BOONTJE EXHIBITION AT SOTHEBY’S LONDON THIS MONTH

    Friday, January 2nd, 2015
    Fig Leaf, Tord Boontje, 2008 Designed for Meta, Hand-painted enamel and Bronze (H 236 × W 164 × D 85 cm). Photography by Lee Mawdsley, Courtesy of Meta.

    Fig Leaf, Tord Boontje, 2008
    Designed for Meta, Hand-painted enamel and Bronze (H 236 × W 164 × D 85 cm).
    Photography by Lee Mawdsley, Courtesy of Meta.

    An exhibition of works by designer Tord Boontje and sculptor Emma Woffenden runs at Sotheby’s New Bond Street Galleries in London from January 6-18. Originals, curated by Janice Blackburn, will showcase furniture, lighting, jewellery and textiles from the internationally acclaimed designer and sculpture and drawings by his wife Emma Woffenden.

    The centrepiece of the show is Boontje’s monumental Fig Leaf wardrobe, considered a masterpiece of 21st century design. No fewer than 11 ateliers across England and France worked on the wardrobe, which celebrates craft. The doors are encrusted with 616 hand painted enamel leaves. It was exhibited at the V and A in 2009, nominated the Best Furniture Design at the Brit Insurance Design Awards and Design of the Year 2008 in the Financial Times’ top ten design pieces of the 2000’s.

    “Originals” is the first retrospective exhibition dedicated to the work of Boontje, whose work can be found in leading institutions like the V and A, Tate Modern and the Design Museum in London, MoMA and the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York and the Stedelijk Museum and the Groninger Museum in The Netherlands.

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    A LATE DECEMBER SALE AT VIRGINIA PARK LODGE

    Saturday, December 27th, 2014

    Around 630 lots will come under the hammer at Matthews on the premises auction of residual contents from Virginia Park Lodge, Virginia, Co. Cavan on December 29. Virginia Park Lodge has been bought and refurbished by the internationally known chef Richard Corrigan.  The catalogue for the auction is online. Here is a small selection:

    An Art Deco design birds eye maple consul table.

    An Art Deco design birds eye maple consul table.

    A club fender.

    A club fender.

    An antique lantern.

    An antique lantern.

    A pair of 18th century Chinese vases.

    A pair of 18th century Chinese vases.

    A Chinese hardwood stand with inset marble top.

    A Chinese hardwood stand with inset marble top.

    A Regency circular centre table, 4'6" in diameter.

    A Regency circular centre table, 4’6″ in diameter.

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    CORK 11-BAR CHAIRS MADE 3,600 AT LYNES AND LYNES

    Monday, December 15th, 2014

    A set of eight Cork  11-bar chairs sold for 3,600 at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on December 15.  Demand for furniture and collectible items were strong at this auction of the second part of the collection of Patrick Cremin. The top lot was a Gillows cabinet which sold for 4,000. Elizabeth Brophy’s Watching the Birds sold for 1,250, a Georgian side table made 820, a pair of Georgian design wing back armchairs made 620, a pair of antique demi-lune side tables made 600, a pair of antique bedside lockers made 500 and an Irish Georgian brass fender made 950.

    This set of Cork 11-bar chairs sold for 3,600.

    This set of Cork 11-bar chairs sold for 3,600.

    Elizabeth Brophy - Watching the Birds.

    Elizabeth Brophy – Watching the Birds sold for 1,250.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for December 10, 2014)

    This Georgian mahogany and satinwood side table sold for 850.

    This Georgian mahogany and satinwood side table sold for 850.

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    LYNES AND LYNES OFFER LIFETIME COLLECTION AT CARRIGTWOHILL

    Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

    The second part of the lifetime collection of Patrick Cremin will come under the hammer at Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork on December  13.  Part one of this collection proved popular in November.  With everything from a collection of teapots to a Victorian walnut canterbury at very reasonable estimates the sale on Saturday is certain to be a pre-Christmas attraction for those in search of collectibles and gifts.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    The Gillows Cabinet stamped L735 c1870 with original keys (5,000-6,000)

    The Gillows Cabinet stamped L735 c1870 with original keys (5,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 4,000

    A five foot Irish Georgian brass fender (1,000-1,500).

    A five foot Irish Georgian brass fender (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 950

    A Regency rosewood and cross banded sofa table (1,000-1,500).

    A Regency rosewood and cross banded sofa table (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 750

    Antique brass fireirons and dogs (80-120).

    Antique brass fireirons and dogs (80-120).  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 60

    Four Imari plates (30-40)

    Four Imari plates (30-40)  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 40

    A Vienna wall clock (100-200).

    A Vienna wall clock (100-200). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 100

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    THE CHRISTMAS SALE AT MEALY’S CASTLECOMER

    Thursday, December 4th, 2014

    More than 650 lots will come under the hammer at the Christmas sale at Mealy’s, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on December 9.  With everything from a collection of silver snuff boxes to jewellery, porcelain, paintings and antique furniture the wall offers something to suit all tastes. Unusual lots include a fine chased snuff box by Nathaniel Hills, Birmingham 1838, the cover chased with a view of Windsor Castle, estimated at 1,500-2,200 and an Irish Regency secretaire sofa table (1,200-1,800).  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    A snuff box chased with a view of Windsor Castle, Nathaniel Hills, Birmingham 1838 (1,500-2,200).

    A snuff box chased with a view of Windsor Castle, Nathaniel Hills, Birmingham 1838 (1,500-2,200).

    An Irish regency secretary sofa table (1,200-1,800).

    An Irish regency secretary sofa table (1,200-1,800).

    A diamond cluster ring (2,800-3,500).

    A diamond cluster ring (2,800-3,500).

    A Chinese 18th century blue and white vase (1,500-2,500)

    A Chinese 18th century blue and white vase (1,500-2,500)

    A Winter Wonderland after Janet and Anne Grahame Johnson (2) 200-400.

    A Winter Wonderland after Janet and Anne Grahame Johnson (2) 200-400.

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    BROAD SELECTION AT BANDON AUCTION

    Thursday, December 4th, 2014

    The auction at Hegarty’s, Bandon, Co. Cork on December 7 offers a broad selection of antique furniture, porcelain, silver and books.  There will be more than 350 lots and the catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    An Irish Regency fold over card table (1,500-2,500).

    An Irish Regency fold over card table (1,500-2,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,200

    A pair of early 20th century French library chairs (800-1,200).

    A pair of early 20th century French library chairs (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THESE MADE 925

    A 19th century Irish breakfront bookcase (3,000-5,000).

    A 19th century Irish breakfront bookcase (3,000-5,000).   UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,750

    A silver parasol handle by Kwan Wo of Hong Kong and Canton.

    A silver parasol handle by Kwan Wo of Hong Kong and Canton (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 750

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