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    EXCEPTIONALLY LONG DINING TABLE AT WOODWARDS

    Sunday, March 1st, 2015
    A 21 foot long dining table on four pods comes up at Woodwards auction in Cork on March 4.    The two centre sections of  this mahogany table in four section can be used as individual tables with drop leaves.  It is estimated at 5,000-10,000.
    The auction will feature 100 lots of Waterford Crystal. Garden furniture includes a set of four cast iron garden seats and a table and a pair of fern and leaf garden benches. Among other lots are a Regency walnut card table, a Georgian circular pod table, a Georgian long case clock, three library tables and a set of Toby jugs. (Click on image for full view).

    A 24 foot long mahogany dining table on four pods.

    A 24 foot long mahogany dining table on four pods. UPDATE: IT SOLD FOR 3,600 AT HAMMER

    One of the pair of Fern and Leaf garden benches.

    One of the pair of Fern and Leaf garden benches.  UPDATE: THIS LOT MADE 1,1OO

    A 21 inch high Waterford Crystal globe.

    A 21 inch high Waterford Crystal globe.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 4,200 AT HAMMER

    A Georgian long case clock (2,000-3,000).

    A Georgian long case clock (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: IT SOLD FOR 1,400

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    LANDMARK SERIES OF AUCTIONS OF ELLSWORTH COLLECTIONS

    Friday, February 27th, 2015

    A landmark five day series of auctions devoted to the collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth takes place at Christie’s New York from March 17-21. Six live auctions and a series of online sales are together expected to realise in excess of $35 million. All lots from what is considered to be one of the most important private collections of Asian Art ever to come to market will be sold without reserve. An online only sale will run from March 18-27.

    Robert Hatfield Ellsworth (1929-2014) was widely recognised throughout Asia and the Americas for his  ground breaking role in the study and appreciation of Asian art. UPDATE:  The complete collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth achieved $134 million.
    Two from a set of four Huanghuali horseshoe back armchairs, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2015.

    Two from a set of four Huanghuali horseshoe back armchairs, Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2015.  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR $9,685,000 – a world auction record for Huanghuali furniture

    A large and important gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Nepal, 13th century ($2-3 million) Courtesy, Christie's Images Ltd., 2015

    A large and important gilt bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Nepal, 13th century ($2-3 million) Courtesy, Christie’s Images Ltd., 2015 UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR $8,229,000 – A world auction record for a Nepalese sculpture.

    A rare Doucai ovoid jar China Yongzheng-Qianlong period ($5,000-8,000) Courtesy Christie's Images Ltd., 2015.

    A rare Doucai ovoid jar China Yongzheng-Qianlong period ($5,000-8,000) Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2015.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for December 29, 2014).

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    SOME ANTIQUE FURNITURE FROM SHEPPARDS AUCTION

    Monday, February 23rd, 2015

    Nearly 1,400 lots will come under the hammer at three days of sales at Sheppards in Durrow on March 3, 4 and 5.   Here is a selection from some of the antique furniture that is due to come up. The catalogue is online.

    Walnut and inlaid bureau bookcase c1740 (10,000-15,000).

    Walnut and inlaid bureau bookcase c1740 (10,000-15,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS SOLD FOR 11,500

    Walnut and cross banded chest, 18th century (2,500-3,500).

    Walnut and cross banded chest, 18th century (2,500-3,500).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,800

    One of a pair of Chippendale style hump back settees (6,000-9,000).

    One of a pair of Chippendale style hump back settees (6,000-9,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 12,500

    Regency rosewood library bookcase c1820 (4,000-6,000).

    Regency rosewood library bookcase c1820 (4,000-6,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Pair of Hepplewhite style carved gilt wood console tables with green marble tops (4,000-6,000).

    Pair of Hepplewhite style carved gilt wood console tables with green marble tops (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS PASSED AT 3,20

    George II walnut and cross banded games table (2,500-3,500).

    George II walnut and cross banded games table (2,500-3,500).  UPDATE: THIS WAS PASSED AT 1,700

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    AN IRISH GEORGE III OVAL WALL MIRROR AT FONSIE MEALY

    Thursday, February 19th, 2015

    A large Irish George III period oval wall mirror estimated to make 3,000-4,000 at Fonsie Mealy’s sale in Castlecomer on February 25 could make more. Enriched with a rim of blue and  gilt milk glass studs inside a carved gilt frame it is complete with the original mirror plate.  The mirror is 32 inches high.

    An exhibition quality satinwood display cabinet by James Hicks is estimated at 7,000-10,000 and a stained glass panel from Kildimo Church in Co. Limerick by the Harry Clarke studio is estimated at 7,000-10,000.  The catalogue for the sale is online.

    A large Irish George III oval wal mirror with blue and gilt enriched glass studs (3,000-4,000)

    A large Irish George III oval wall mirror with blue and gilt enriched glass studs (3,000-4,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 9,500

    An exhibition quality inlaid satinwood breakfront display cabinet by James Hicks (7,000-10,000)

    An exhibition quality inlaid satinwood breakfront display cabinet by James Hicks (7,000-10,000) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A stained glass Harry Clarke Studios panel, Kildimo Church, Co. Limerick (7,000-10,000).

    A stained glass Harry Clarke Studios panel, Kildimo Church, Co. Limerick (7,000-10,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 12,500

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    AN ATTIC SALE AT JAMES ADAM, DUBLIN

    Thursday, January 29th, 2015

    There will be an Attic Sale at James Adam, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin with something for all collectors on February 3.  The catalogue, which lists 472 lots, is online. Here is a small selection:

    An 18th century Chinese Export porcelain soup tureen (500-700)

    An 18th century Chinese Export porcelain soup tureen (500-700)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 300 AT HAMMER

    A Victorian table telescope by Dollond of London (500-700).

    A Victorian table telescope by Dollond of London (500-700).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 250 AT HAMMER

    Peter Gottlandt (German, 16th century) The three Dukes of Saxony, woodcut.

    Peter Gottlandt (German, 16th century) The three Dukes of Saxony, woodcut (200-300).  UPDATE: THIS LOT WAS WITHDRAWN

    A George II walnut framed elbow chair (1,000-2,000).

    A George II walnut framed elbow chair (1,000-2,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,100 AT HAMMER

    A 19th century ebony breakfront side cabinet (1,500-2,500).

    A 19th century ebony breakfront side cabinet (1,500-2,500).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A 19th century French kingwood and parquetry bombe commode (1,000-1,500).

    A 19th century French kingwood and parquetry bombe commode (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,150

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    ANTIQUE IRISH CHAIRS SELL AT BONHAMS, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

    Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

    A pair of antique Irish George II mahogany side chairs sold for £4,375 including premium at Bonhams in London today.  They came up at the Gentleman’s Library Sale in Knightsbridge. At the same sale a pair of Irish George IV mahogany open armchairs sold for £3,750.

    A pair of Irish George IV mahogany open armchairs.

    This pair of Irish George IV mahogany open armchairs made £3,750

    A pair of Irish George II side chairs.

    This pair of Irish George II side chairs sold for £4,375

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    WOODWARDS OPENING AUCTION OF 2015 IN CORK

    Monday, January 26th, 2015
    With everything from Coalbrookedale cast iron garden benches to single Edwardian chairs the opening auction of 2015 at Woodwards in Cork on January 28 offers much of interest to treasure trove hunters.  The benches and a set of Cork inlaid 11-bar dining chairs are among the highlights of the auction which offers antique furniture, silver, art and collectibles. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:
    An Edwardian tub armchair (100-150).

    An Edwardian tub armchair (100-150). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 80

    A pair of cast iron garden benches (2,000-3,000).

    A pair of Coalbrookedale cast iron garden benches (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 3,000

    A Georgian wine cooler (600-900).

    A Georgian wine cooler (600-900).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 640

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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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