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With everything from a 15th century Flemish altarpiece to stories by Sinead de Valera to old maps and Asian art the three day Irish Country House sale at Sheppards in Durrow on July 8, 9 and 10 offers much to interest collectors.  on An auction of antiques, decorative and Asian art takes place on July 8, five art will come under the hammer on July 9 and books, manuscripts and maps will be offered on July 10.   The catalogue is on-line.  Here is a small selection: 

Andre Derain (1880-1954) – Le Modele (150,000-250,000)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 120,000

Pair of Qing Period ceremonial chairs, (3,000-5,000)  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

18th century Chinese Famille Rose group of Harmony and Mirth (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 800 AT HAMMER

The Lamentation attributed to Franceso de Mura (1696-1782) (7,000-10,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 10,000

Sinead de Valera – The Magic Girdle and other stories, signed by the author and her husband Eamon de Valera (120-160). UPDATE: THIS MADE 200

A 19th century Dresden pen and ink stand (200-300).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 220 AT HAMMER

Artwork, antique furniture, jewellery, silver and a 6th century BC Greek terracotta model of a horse and rider all feature at the James Adam Sunday Interiors sale in Dublin on June 22.  The catalogue is online.  Here is a small selection. (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for June 15, 2014),

A GREEK BOEOTIAN SIXTH CENTURY B.C. TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A HORSE AND RIDER, decorated with dark brown painted stripes and spots. 10cm high Provenance: -Collection of Sir Clifford Norton (British Ambassador to Greece, stationed in Athens from 1946-1951) (600-1,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 900 AT HAMMER

AUGUST VON SIEGEN (GERMAN 1850-1910) Venetian Canal Scene Oil (3,000-5,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

AN IRISH GEORGE II SILVER BEER JUG (5,000-6,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

SIR GERALD FESTUS KELLY RHA (1879-1972) Portrait of a Lady Seated Oil (3,000-5,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

A DIAMOND FOUR STONE RING (8,000-12,000)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

The exterior of Bantry House, beautifully located on the shores of Bantry Bay.

Exquisite tapestries will be a feature of the sale of contents from Bantry House in west Cork.  The auction, by Edinburgh based Lyon and Turnbull, will be held in Bantry next October 21.  Viewing will be on the premises from October 17.   Formerly the seat of the Earls of Bantry, who lived here for over 300 years, the auction will include paintings, furniture and books collected by the 2nd Earl. These include 18th century tapestries from the workshops of Gobelin and Aubusson.  One of the two Gobelins panels is said to have hung in the Palace of Versailles .  There is a particularly beautiful rose-coloured set of Aubussons, said to have been made by order of Louis XV for Marie Antoinette on her marriage to the Dauphin of France.

Lyon & Turnbull director Gavin Strang said:  “Lord Bantry’s collection has long been recognised as having great artistic and historical interest. As a young man, Viscount Berehaven, who later became  the second Earl, travelled extensively in Europe; visiting countries as far distant as Russia and Poland, seeking out the pieces which were to form his remarkable collection of furniture, tapestries and other works of art that are included in the sale.”

Among the furniture in the sale is a Russian household shrine which contains 15th and 16th Century icons and an impressive pair of William Kent style console tables. The paintings in the collection include a pair of portraits from the studio of Allan Ramsay of George III and Queen Charlotte, presented by King George to the First Earl of Bantry on his elevation to the peerage. Funds raised will be used to secure the future of Bantry House.

The dining room at Bantry House.

An interior view with furnishings and tapestry.

The hall at Bantry House.

Rarities at Marshs 500 lot sale in Cork on June 14 include two paintings by the Victorian artist Charles Henry Cook.  Born in Bandon in 1830  he first exhibited at the RHA in 1846, moved to Bath in 1870 and died at Scarborough in 1906.  The paintings coming up now, from the collection of late Cork solicitor Charlie Hennessy, are The Cork Fiddle Player and The Musician.  Each one is estimated at 2,000-3,000.  The auction features art by Lady Kate Dobbin, Sylvia Cooke-Collis, Fergal O’Ryan, Maurice Desmond and Michael Gemmell as well as furniture and collectibles.  More information is available on Marshs website.

Charles Henry Cook – The Musician (2,000-3,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS SOLD AFTER THE AUCTION.

Pair of 19th century gilt wood console tables, one with marble top.  UPDATE: THE TABLES MADE 1,600

Charles Henry Cook – Cork Fiddle Player (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,650

A pair of 19th century gilt wood wall mirrors (4,000-6,000). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 3,100

A portrait of Daniel O’Connell which was at the Cork and County Club for many years is at Fonsie Mealy’s sale in Castlecomer next Tuesday on Msy  20.  It is estimated at 15,000-20,000. Other lots include a half length portrait of Richard Roberts of Cork, captain of the Sirius, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic in 1838 (1,000-1,500

A large Killarney centre table is estimated at 15,000-20,000.  On the more contemporary side is Waterfall, a heavy Nepalese tapestry by Pauline Bewick measuring approximately 9′ x 5′.  This unique piece is signed and inscribed by the artist.

(See posts on antiquesandartireland.com for May 15 and May 7 2014).

A portrait of Daniel O’Connell by Nicholas Crowley (1819-1857)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

A portrait of Capt. Richard Roberts, Cork, in Naval uniform at Fonsie Mealy in Castlecomer on May 20.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,600

This large Killarney wood centre table is estimated at 15,000-20,000.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 15,000