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Portrait of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) from the studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £60,000

Historic and unseen portraits of the Barry family of Fota House near Cork city, now run by the Irish Heritage Trust, come up at Sotheby’s in London on September 24.  Lots 94 to 102 at Sotheby’s Collections sale are listed as “Property of the Descendants of the Earls of Barrymore, previously at Fota house, Cork”.  The most expensively estimated, at £20,000-30,000, is a portrait of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) from the studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).  A portrait of Lady Anne Chichester, Countess of Barrymore who died in 1753 by the Cloyne born artist Philip Hussey (1713-1783) is estimated at £12,000-18,000 sterling.

A mid-17th century Dutch marquetry cabinet on stand originally at Fota House is estimated at £7,000-10,000  UPDATE: THIS MADE £35,000

A painting by Francis Sartorius (1734-1804) of James Hugh Smith-Barry’s grey stallion being led by a groom in the park at Marbury is estimated at £10,000-15,000 (UPDATE – IT MADE £28,750)  and a portrait of Lady Lucy Ridgeway, Countess of Donegal, who died in 1732, attributed to the circle of Jonathan Richardson is estimated at £15,000-20,000 (UPDATE – IT MADE £35,000).  In addition to these lots there are portraits attributed to John Lewis (1739-1769) of Dorothy Smith-Barry (1727-1756) and the Hon. Richard Barry R.N. with his spaniel estimated at £5,000-8,000 (LOT SOLD £20,000) and portraits attributed to Thomas Worlidge of Lieutenant-General James Barry and of Elizabeth Barry his wife, with their daughter Lady Penelope Barrymore estimated at £6,000-8,000 (UPDATE: SOLD FOR £20,000). There are also portraits of the Hon. Arthur Barry (6,000-8,000) (SOLD FOR £21,250) and another of a gentleman, thought to be William Stewart, 1st Viscount Mountjoy.

The only item of furniture among the Fota lots is a mid-17th century Dutch ivory green stained marquetry cabinet on stand which is estimated at £7,000-10,000.  The auction will also feature lots from a private collection at Kilcooley Abbey, Co. Tipperary as well as some Irish silver.

Portrait of a gentleman probably William Stewart, 1st Viscount Mountjoy (1653-1692) attributed to Garret Morphey.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £23,750

Portrait of Countess Barrymore attributed to Philip Hussey.  UPDATE: THIS MADE £43,750

The legacy of the Big House is the title of Sheppards of Durrow, Co. Laois three day sale on September 24, 25 and 26.  There is plenty to choose from.  Around 600 lots will be sold on each of the first two days.  The balance of 1,434 lots, which will feature Asian decorative arts, will be offered on September 26.  The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

Pomegranate decorated Qing plate (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 950

Qing claire de lune glazed vase (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

Chinese lacquered screen (400-600). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

George III carved giltwood pier glass (2,500-3,500) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,000

A still life by the Hollywood actor Edward G.Robinson (1893-1973) signed oil on canvas with Festival of Arts, 1953, Laguna Beach California, label verso Provenance: Gift from Debbie Renoylds to the current owner (4,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,800

19th century library steps (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

James Petrie (1750-1819)
Portrait of Henry Grattan M.P. (1746-1820) (5,000-8,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE 9,600

An Irish c1730 red walnut side chair (800-1,200) UPDATE: THIS MADE 750

A pair of Irish 19th century marquetry knife urns attributed to William Moore of Dublin (8,000-12,000) UPDATE: THESE MADE 10,400

Andrea Palladio – one of a pair of life-size busts after Michael Rysbrack, probably cast by John Cheere, circa 1740 – courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013.

Inigo Jones – one of a pair of life-size busts after Michael Rysbrack, probably cast by John Cheere, circa 1740. Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2013.

A pair of magnificent lifesize lead busts of Andrea Palladio and Inigo Jones will lead Christie’s sale of the collection of Professor Sir Albert Richardson PRA (1880-1964)  in London on September 18 and 19. The collection of the celebrated architect and President of the Royal Academy (1954-1956) comprises around 650 lots.  It includes Old Master and British paintings, watercolours, architectural drawings, English and European furniture, sculpture and objects, garden statuary, books, clocks, musical instruments and Georgian costume.  The busts of Palladio – the most recognised of all classical architects – and Jones – the first classical architect in Britain – are estimated at £400,000-600,000. The collection is expected to make around £4 million. (Click on either image to enlarge it).

AN antique Irish side table is a highlight at Hegarty’s evening auction at Acton’s Hotel, Kinsale, Co. Cork on July 21.  The sale of more than 350 lots features Irish 18th and 19th century furniture including a c1820 Cork secretaire bookcase (5,000-10,000),  an early 19th century Irish console table (4,000-8,000) and an Irish Georgian giltwood mirror (3,000-6,000).  The sale will include a previously unseen sketch by Walter Osborne, 18th and 19th century Irish silver, an antique Russian silver tazza, a pair of Famille Rose vases, a collection of Meissen, a Meiji Preiod ivory okimono and a 19th century Chinese hardstone plaque. There are 19th century landscape oil paintings, jewellery and occasional furniture. (Click on any image to enlarge it).

An Irish 19th century three tier consol table with marble top (1,200-1,800).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,400

A 19th century bronze urn of classical design (400-800). UPDATE: THIS MADE 850

One of a pair of 19th century French giltwood fauteuil (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THEY SOLD FOR 1,200

An Irish mahogany side or serving table (10,000-20,000).  UPDATE: UNSOLD BUT UNDER ACTIVE NEGOTIATION.