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    ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES AT MATTHEWS AUCTION

    Saturday, February 8th, 2014

    THE auction at Matthews of Oldcastle, Co. Meath on February 11 at 6.30 p.m. features antique and collectible items, a 30 lot collection of silver and more than 70 Revenue clearance lots.  The catalogue is online.  Here is a small selection.

    William IV Mahogany Fold Over Games Table (400-700)

    William IV Mahogany Fold Over Games Table (400-700)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 420

    French Early Nineteenth Century Ormolu Mounted Double Inkwell with Bronze Bust of Napoleon (300-500).

    French Early Nineteenth Century Ormolu Mounted Double Inkwell with Bronze Bust of Napoleon (300-500).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 420

    William IV Figured Mahogany Sideboard (600-900).

    William IV Figured Mahogany Sideboard (600-900).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 720

    Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy (80-120)

    Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy (80-120)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 100

    Set of Seven Graduated Copper Pans (150-250)

    Set of Seven Graduated Copper Pans (150-250) UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 150

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    ART, SILVER, FURNITURE AT ADAMS ATTIC SALE

    Friday, January 24th, 2014

    Art, silver, porcelain and furniture will all feature at the James Adam attic sale in Dublin on January 28.  Estimates are extremely reasonable and everything is priced to sell.  The catalogue, with 312 lots, is online.  Here is a small selection:

    BRIAN BALLARD RUA (b.1943) Reclining Female Model in a Mirror (800-1,200)

    BRIAN BALLARD RUA (b.1943) Reclining Female Model in a Mirror (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 570 AT HAMMER

    AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BREAKFAST TABLE of circular form (300-500)

    AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BREAKFAST TABLE of circular form  (300-500)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 440

    AN EBONISED AND FIGURED WALNUT SIDE CABINET, LATE 19th CENTURY (1,500-2,000

    AN EBONISED AND FIGURED WALNUT SIDE CABINET, LATE 19th CENTURY (1,500-2,000  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,250

    EDWARD DELANEY (1930-2009) King of Tara, lithograph (80-120)

    EDWARD DELANEY (1930-2009) King of Tara, lithograph (80-120) UPDATE: THIS MADE 260

    A CIRCULAR SILVER DISH WITH A MOUNTED SILVERED HORSESHOE, from the racehorse Waldmeister, Winner of Longchamps 1965 the Prix de Cadran (so inscribed), London, 1965, (100-200)

    A CIRCULAR SILVER DISH WITH A MOUNTED SILVERED HORSESHOE, from the racehorse Waldmeister, Winner of Longchamps 1965 the Prix de Cadran (so inscribed), London, 1965, (100-200)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 110

    A JAPANESE PORCELAIN CHARGER (200-300)

    A JAPANESE PORCELAIN CHARGER (200-300)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

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    GLOBAL SALES OF £4.5 BILLION MAKE IT A RECORD YEAR FOR CHRISTIE’S

    Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

    IT was a record 2013 for Christie’s, which today announced global sales of £4.5 billion pounds in the year to December.  This is the highest sales total for any auction house in the history of the art market.  Sales were driven by an increase in new buyers, growth markets such as China and the internet. A total of 30% of buyers in 2013 were new and they accounted for 22% of sales.  Sales in Asia were up by 44%.

    Nine of the top ten lots sold were works of art headed by Francis Bacon’s  Three Studies of Lucian Freud.  This became the most valuable painting ever sold at auction last November when it made $142.4 million in New York.  The other lots in the top ten, in order, were artworks by Jeff Koons, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean Michel Basquiat, Mark Rothko, Amadeo Modigliani and Edward Hopper. At number 10 was a Pink Golconda diamond which sold for $39.2 million.

    Steven P. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Christie’s, said: “

    Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Three Studies of Lucian Freud each (unframed): 78 x 58 in. (198 x 147.5 cm.) oil on canvas Painted in 1969

    Francis Bacon (1909-1992) Three Studies of Lucian Freud – the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

    Christie’s has succeeded again by focusing on the art and connecting it to the ever-increasing audience of enthusiasts and collectors. We continue to see a surge in interest across categories and across the globe, fuelled in large part by the online platform enabling greater connectivity between buyers, sellers and the objects of their pursuit.  Our strategy to invest in new markets such as China, new channels such as Private Sales and online sales, and to build on our position at the leading auction house, has enabled Christie’s to grow.  Our continuing goal is to provide more to our clients and to convene new clients to enjoy art, be it through auctions, exhibitions or online.”

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    UNIQUE COMMODE a l’ANGLAISE FROM 1921

    Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
    JEAN DUNAND & JEAN GOULDEN Unique Commode à L'Anglaise, 1921

    JEAN DUNAND & JEAN GOULDEN Unique Commode à L’Anglaise, 1921  UPDATE: THIS MADE 337,500.

    This unique Commode a l’Anglaise dates to 1921.  It is among the Art Deco masterpieces from the private collection of the great French art dealer Félix Marcilhac which will come under the hammer at Sotheby’s, Paris on March 11 and 12.  The collection of over 300 lots was assembled over 40 years.  The provenance is highly prestigious and includes names like Jacques Doucet, Marie-Laure de Noailles, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jeanne Lanvin and Paul Cocteau. The commode, of black and polychrome lacquer with birds eye maple interior by Jean Dunand and Jean Goulden is signed by both artists.  It is estimated at 300,000-400,000.

    Félix Marcilhac contributed to rediscover the oeuvre of major 20th century French art designers and sculptors. Highlights include furniture, sculpture, glass, ceramics and orientalist works by illustrious names such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Dunand, Marcel Coard, André Groult, Pierre Legrain, Joseph Csaky, Gustave Miklos and Jacques Majorelle.  Marcilhad counts among the world’s top dealers in the field of 20th century Decorative Arts.  He has devoted much of his activity to writing and research and his monographs have contributed to many rediscoveries.  He opened his gallery at 8 rue Bonaparte in Paris in 1969.  It is now run by his son.

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    ANTIQUES AND ART AT DOLAN’S CORK SALE

    Monday, January 13th, 2014
    John Coll (b. 1956) - Patrick Kavanagh. On Pembroke Road.

    John Coll (b. 1956) – Patrick Kavanagh. On Pembroke Road.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,800

    New for 2014 at Dolan’s opening sale of the year at Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork on Sunday, January 19 is a selection of antique pieces alongside art.  The catalogue cover features a circular bronze sculpture by John Coll of Patrick Kavanagh On Pembroke Road.  It measures 14 inches in diameter and is estimated at 1,500-2,000.  Other sculpture includes Birds in Flight by John Behan dating to 1985 (2,000-4,000) and Windswept by Joe Crean (250-350).  The auction of 240 lots offers a good selection of affordable Irish art by well known and emerging artists.  Antique pieces include a library table, sofa table, a Viennese clock, a selection of silver, an Irish 18th century oak stool and a German dog handlers medal from World War II as well as a Third Reich Eagle tunic breast badge.

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    OLDCASTLE AUCTION KICKS OFF NEW YEAR

    Wednesday, January 1st, 2014

    An antiques, fine art and interiors auction kicks off the New Year auction list at Matthews Auction Rooms, Oldcastle, Co. Meath on Saturday January 4 at 2.30 p.m.  More than 450 lots will come under the hammer. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

    Victorian rosewood side table with drawer (400-700)

    Victorian rosewood side table with drawer (400-700)

    Art Deco style marquetry decorated table (200-300)

    Art Deco style marquetry decorated table (200-300)

    A butler's tray on glazed stand (120-180)

    A butler’s tray on glazed stand (120-180)

    Antique mounted antlers (200-300)

    Antique mounted antlers (200-300)

    A three pillar dining table with two extra leaves (2,000-3,000)

    A three pillar dining table with two extra leaves (2,000-3,000)

    An Edwardian snooker cue rest, provenance Tullynally Castle (60-90).

    An Edwardian snooker cue rest, provenance Tullynally Castle (60-90).

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    CLARET JUG WITH CORK COAT OF ARMS AT MARSHS

    Monday, December 2nd, 2013

    A silver claret jug engraved with the Cork Coat of Arms is a feature lot at Marshs sale in Cork on December 7.  This is an auction of antique furniture, gold and silver coins, jewellery and paintings.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection.

    Claret Jug with Cork Coat of Arms (31ozs) (3,000-4,000).

    Claret Jug with Cork Coat of Arms, Sheffield 1856 (31ozs) (3,000-4,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,500

    Village People" by Markey Robinson (1918 - 1997) (1,500-2,500)

    Village People” by Markey Robinson (1918 – 1997) (1,500-2,500)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,900

    Pen & Ink drawing "Kathy" (Barry) signed William Harrington '82 (800-1,200)

    Pen & Ink drawing “Kathy” (Barry) signed William Harrington ’82 (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 1,200

    Engraved Irish Silver Teapot - Dublin 1833 by John Scriber (34ozs).

    Engraved Irish Silver Teapot – Dublin 1833 by John Scriber (34ozs).  UPDATE:  THIS SOLD FOR 1,600

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    RARE LIMERICK FREEDOM BOX AT MEALY’S

    Saturday, November 30th, 2013
    A rare circular Limerick silver freedom box and a pair of Austrian side tables from Mount Congreve are among 600 lots at Mealy’s

    One of a set of ten original artworks by Gerard Glynn entitled Find the Crock of Gold.

    One of a set of ten original artworks by Gerard Glynn entitled Find the Crock of Gold.  UPDATE: THIS LOT WAS WITHDRAWN DUE TO TITLE DISPUTE.

    Christmas sale in Castlecomer on December 3.  Paintings, furniture, silver, jewelery, vintage wine, porcelain, glass and Oriental art all feature.

    The freedom box, estimated at 10,000-15,000, dates to around 1740 and was made by Joseph Johns.  The 18th century Austrian tables are estimated at £8,000-15,000.  Here is a small selection.

    A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER FREEDOM BOX by Joseph Johns Limerick c. 1740 (10,000-15,000).

    A RARE IRISH PROVINCIAL SILVER FREEDOM BOX by Joseph Johns Limerick c. 1740 (10,000-15,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY SIDE TABLES (£8,000-15,000)

    A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY SIDE TABLES (£8,000-15,000)  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 6,000

    Irish mahogany long case clock by William Maddock, Waterford.

    Irish mahogany long case clock by William Maddock, Waterford.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 3,500

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    AMAZING GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS FROM MAYO AND DUBLIN AT SOTHEBY’S

    Thursday, November 28th, 2013
    Amazing George III giltwood armchairs by William Gomm and bird pictures by Samuel Dixon are among the lots with Irish provenance at Sotheby’s  Connoisseur’s Collection sale in London on December 4.  A pair of c1765 giltwood armchairs, estimated at £150,000-200,000, are, according to Sotheby’s, almost certainly part of a suite of furniture  commissioned by Francis and Elizabeth Palmer of Castle Lacken, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo or his nephew Sir Roger Palmer, 1stBt of Castle Lacken, Ballycastle, Co.Mayo and later Kenure Park, Co. Dublin, Ireland.  A third ensuite chair to be sold separately has similar provenance and is estimated at £50,000-80,000.
    A set of ten c1750 George II embossed bird pictures attributed to Samuel Dixon is estimated at £40,000-60,000.  They are one of a number of pictures by Samuel Dixon in the sale. Dixon was based at Capel St. in Dublin where he produced  embossed papier-mâché pictures of birds and flowers sold in black and gold japanned frames.

    A SET OF TEN GEORGE II EMBOSSED BIRD PICTURES CIRCA 1750, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DIXON (£40,000-60,000)

    A SET OF TEN GEORGE II EMBOSSED BIRD PICTURES
    CIRCA 1750, ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL DIXON (£40,000-60,000)  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR £86,500

    A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS CIRCA 1765, ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM GOMM (£150,000-200,000).

    A PAIR OF GEORGE III GILTWOOD ARMCHAIRS
    CIRCA 1765, ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM GOMM (£150,000-200,000). UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

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    DELFTWARE FROM LAMBAY ESTATE AND IRISH FURNITURE AT SOTHEBY’S

    Wednesday, November 27th, 2013
    A rare set of six English blue and white "Merryman" plates, probably London, 1752, from Lambay (£20,000-30,000).

    A rare set of six English blue and white “Merryman” plates, probably London, 1752, from Lambay (£20,000-30,000).  UPDATE: THESE MADE £30,000

    A number of lots of Delftware from the Revelstoke collection sold by order of the Lambay Estate feature in Sotheby’s Arts of Europe sale in London on December 3.  Between 1912 and 1934 the banker Cecil Baring, 3rd Lord Revelstoke, assembled a collection of delftware, slipware, Pratt ware and saltglaze stoneware.  The lots of offer are from the Lambay Island home that Sir Edward Lutyens created for the Barings in what is considered his masterpiece of romantic castle architecture.  At Lambay Baring and his wife Maude Lorillard displayed their rare pottery against whitewashed walls or scrubbed oak furniture, creating a late Arts and Crafts look. In 1934 a large part of the collection was sold by the 4th Lord Revelstoke at Puttick and Simpson in London.  Some pieces went to museums like the Ashmolean in Oxford and the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.  The sale will also feature some Irish furniture and silver.

    An Irish rosewood book stand attributed to Williams and Gibton c1820 (£3,000-5,000).

    An Irish rosewood book stand attributed to Williams and Gibton c1820 (£3,000-5,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE £3,125

    An Irish George III mahogany wake table c1780 (£10,000-15,000).

    An Irish George III mahogany wake table c1780 (£10,000-15,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    An Irish George III brass mounted peat bucket (£3,000-5,000).

    An Irish George III brass mounted peat bucket (£3,000-5,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE £15,000

    A George II Irish mahogany blanket chest on stand c1750 (£7,000-10,000).

    A George II Irish mahogany blanket chest on stand c1750 (£7,000-10,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE £12,500

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