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    IMPRESSIVE SELECTION AT FONSIE MEALY’S SALE IN CASTLECOMER

    Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

    An impressive selection to tempt all levels of the market comes up at the Chatsworth Fine Art Sale at Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers on October 8.  The venue for the sale is The Old Cinema in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.  The catalogue, which is online, features 911 lots. Here is a small selection:

    An early George III carved giltwood wall mirror (14,000-18,000)

    An early George III carved giltwood wall mirror (14,000-18,000)

    A William IV centre table with specimen top (3,000-4,000)

    A William IV centre table with specimen top (3,000-4,000)

    A c1837 London silver butter dish and cover by Reilly and Storr (250-350)

    A c1837 London silver butter dish and cover by Reilly and Storr (250-350)  UPDATE THIS MADE 1,700

    A terracotta head of a Tibetan Goddess (400-600).

    A terracotta head of a Tibetan Goddess (400-600).

    A 19th century Imari bowl and cover (550-750)

    A 19th century Imari bowl and cover (550-750)

    A diamond brooch with 15 freshwater pearls (1,750-2,250)

    A diamond brooch with freshwater pearls (1,750-2,250)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,000

    A 19th century snarling tiger head and skin by Van Ingen and Van Ingen, Mysore (750-1,250)

    A 19th century snarling tiger head and skin by Van Ingen and Van Ingen, Mysore (750-1,250)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,200

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    ANTIQUE ITALIAN GILDED SIDE TABLES AT LYNES AND LYNES

    Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

    An antique pair of Italian gilded and painted side tables with slate tops, each six feet long, are a feature lot at Lynes and Lynes sale in Carrigtohill, Co, Cork on October 5. They are estimated at 4,000-6,000.  The auction will feature Cork dining chairs, Regency and 11-bar, and antique furniture  and collectibles including historic newspapers at low estimates.  The catalogue for this 300 lot sale is online. Here is a small selection.

    A pair of antique Italian painted and gilded side tables with slate tops (4,000-6,000).

    A pair of antique Italian painted and gilded side tables with slate tops (4,000-6,000).  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

    Seven Cork 11-bar chairs including one carver (1,000-1,500).

    Seven Cork 11-bar chairs including one carver (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 1,600

    A set of six Cork Regency mahogany dining chairs on sabre legs (800-1,200)

    One from a set of six Cork Regency mahogany dining chairs on sabre legs (800-1,200)  UPDATE: THESE SOLD FOR 500

    A Victorian cast iron gate and more than 13 feet of matching cast iron railing (200-300)

    A Victorian cast iron gate and more than 13 feet of matching cast iron railing (200-300)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 270

    An antique elm carver (400-600)

    An antique elm carver (400-600)  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 320

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    ANTIQUE FURNITURE, SILVER, PORCELAIN AT ADAMS, SLANE CASTLE

    Monday, September 30th, 2013

    Antique Irish furniture, silver and fine European and Chinese porcelain will come under the hammer at the

    The only recorded Irish view by Joseph Mallord William Turner - Clontarf Castle in Co. Dublin - is estimated at 20,000-40,000.

    The only recorded Irish view by Joseph Mallord William Turner – Clontarf Castle in Co. Dublin – is estimated at 20,000-40,000.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 65,000 AT HAMMER

    This Irish Geogian mahogany and brass lock is estimated at 2,000-3,000.

    This Irish Geogian mahogany and brass lock is estimated at 2,000-3,000.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,000

    James Adam Country House Collections sale at Slane Castle, Co. Meath on October 13 and 14. The popularity and success of this sale has ensured that it become a two day affair this year.  Nearly 800 lots will be offered. The catalogue is online. Here is a flavour of what is to come:

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 22, 2013)

    An Irish mid 18th century side table (20,000-30,000).

    An Irish mid 18th century side table (20,000-30,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 36,000 AT HAMMER

    View of Dawson’s Grove, Co. Monaghan by William Ashford, painted about 1774. is estimated at 70,000-100,000.

    View of Dawson’s Grove, Co. Monaghan by William Ashford, painted about 1774. is estimated at 70,000-100,000.  UPDATE: THIS WAS BOUGHT FOR 60,000 AFTER THE AUCTION BY AN IRISH COLLECTOR.

    A Chinese blanc de chine vase, Dehua c1700 is estimated at 1,500-2,000.

    A Chinese blanc de chine vase, Dehua c1700 is estimated at 1,500-2,000.  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A pair of 19th century Dutch silver pheasants, city of Voorschoten, mark of J. M. van Kempen & Zonen estimated at 1,500-2,500.

    A pair of 19th century Dutch silver pheasants, city of Voorschoten, mark of J. M. van Kempen & Zonen estimated at 1,500-2,500.  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 2,300

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    GEORGIAN DINING TABLE THE TOP LOT AT SHEPPARDS

    Friday, September 27th, 2013
    This Georgian dining table made 14,000 at Sheppards.

    This Georgian dining table made 14,000 at Sheppards.

    A Georgian dining table was the top lot at Sheppards sale in Durrow this week. It made 14,000.  A pair of Irish 18th century knife urns attributed to William Moore made 10,400, a portrait of Henry Grattan by James Petrie sold for 9,600, a Louis XVI marble and ormolu mounted  revolving dial clock c1780 made 9,000 and a Chinese Qing period ivory brushpot sold for 8,500.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 19, 2013).

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    DESIGN AND ART AT DE VERES

    Thursday, September 26th, 2013

    More than 80 lots of 20th century design furniture and 100 lots of Irish art will come under  the hammer at de Veres art and design auction at Thomas Prior House, Ballsbridge, Dublin on October 1. It will include Danish and Italian furniture from the 1950’s, ’60’s and ’70’s.  Designers featured include Hans Wegner, le Corbusier, Philippe Starck and Carlo di Carli.  Among the artists featured at Gerard Dillon, Basil Rakoczi, William Crozier, Evie Hone, Micheal Farrell, Kenneth Webb, John Doherty, Cecil King, Ciaran Lennon, Sean McSweeney and John Shinnors.  The catalogue is online. Here is a selection:

    The Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner, set of six, (2,000-4,000)

    The Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner, set of six, (2,000-4,000)  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 2,100

    An Italian chrome and Murano glass 1960's chandelier (800-1,200).

    An Italian chrome and Murano glass 1960’s chandelier (800-1,200).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 900

    A chair back settee, Danish, 1960's (1,000-1,500).

    A chair back settee, Danish, 1960’s (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 1,800

    Gerard Dillon (1916-1971) Girl in Blue (2,000-4,000).

    Gerard Dillon (1916-1971) Girl in Blue (2,000-4,000).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 4,500

    Basil Ivan Rakoczi (1908-1979) The Sun Horse (6,000-9,000).

    Basil Ivan Rakoczi (1908-1979) The Sun Horse (6,000-9,000).  UPDATE: SOLD FOR 6,700

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    A GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE CLEARANCE NEAR FERNS, WEXFORD

    Thursday, September 26th, 2013
    With everything from a stylish maroon coloured 1952 MG Saloon to an 18th century Dublin longcase clock An Auctioneers Lot – the Georgian country house clearance sale by Mealy’s on the premises at Woodview House, Ballingale, Ferns, Co. Wexford on October 1 – promises to be of considerable  interest.  The owner, a local fine art auctioneers, is retiring and the sale includes his private collection of antique clocks and militaria. Among more than 600 lots is a wide selection of 18th and 19th century furniture, period paintings, garden furniture, ceramics, silver, books and wine.  The catalogue is online.  Here is a small selection:

    A c1952 MG YB Saloon in original maroon colour, complete with extensive history file (5,000-8,000).

    A c1952 MG YB Saloon in original maroon colour, complete with extensive history file (5,000-8,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS SOLD FOR 6,000 AFTER THE AUCTION.

    An Irish 18th century longcase clock by John Crosthwaite of Dublin (7,000-9,000).

    An Irish 18th century longcase clock by John Crosthwaite of Dublin (7,000-9,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,500

    A 19th century Killarney work table (2,000-3,000).

    A 19th century Killarney work table (2,000-3,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,100

    A.L. Grace "What Shall we do with the Drunken Sailor" (700-1,100).

    A.L. Grace “What Shall we do with the Drunken Sailor” (700-1,100).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 675

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    IRISH 18th CENTURY COMMODES SELL FOR £115,000

    Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
    These late 18th century Irish commodes sold for £115,000 at Cheffins.

    These late 18th century Irish commodes sold for £115,000 at Cheffins.

    Lord Edward FitzGerald's 18th Century band ring inscribed 'Left by Lord Edward FitzGerald, when on his deathbed, to Lady Lucy Foley, June 1798'. She was his sister. The ring sold for £6,000.

    Lord Edward FitzGerald’s 18th Century band ring inscribed ‘Left by Lord Edward FitzGerald, when on his deathbed, to Lady Lucy Foley, June 1798’. She was his sister. The ring sold for £6,000.

    A pair of late 18th century Irish satinwood corner commodes have been sold for £115,000 at hammer at Cheffins in Cambridge.  From Carton House and attributed to the renowned Dublin maker William Moore they had been estimated at £12,000-15,000.  The tops are inlaid with classical urns, draped with husks and surrounded by etched acanthus leaf scrolls, inlaid with hounds within a cross-banded border. The frieze is centred by a brass rams head mask and flanked by inlaid scrolls and husks.  The doors are inlaid and hung with chains of husks, further inlaid with griffins, scrolls and husks.

    There was furniture from Carton and paintings from the Leinster Will Trust.  A ring given by the rebel and patriot Lord Edward FitzGerald to his sister sold for £6,000 and a portrait of Lord Henry FitzGerald made £13,000.  (Click on either image to enlarge it).

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    SPECTACULAR IRISH SIDE TABLES AT ADAMS, SLANE CASTLE

    Sunday, September 22nd, 2013
    The mid 18th century Irish side tables at Adams, Slane Castle (150,000-200,000)

    The mid 18th century Irish side tables at Adams, Slane Castle (150,000-200,000) (CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE).  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

    A spectacular pair of mid 18th century Irish side tables is the furniture highlight of Adams two day Country House Collections sale at Slane Castle on October 13 and 14.  The 800 lot sale features treasures drawn from a number of fine old country houses like Beaulieu near Drogheda where many lots in the auction come from, Somerton outside Dublin, former home of the Laidlaws and Ardbraccan near Navan.

    The Broughshane Cup from 1751 (25,000-35,000).

    The Broughshane Cup from 1751 (25,000-35,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR A HAMMER PRICE OF 25,000

    The mid 18th century Irish side tables, with breccia marble tops and carved Venus shells, are from the Laidlaw collection and are estimated at 150,000-200,000. A rare memento of the infancy of horse racing in Ireland is the Brougshane Cup from 1751.  It commemorates the founding year of Broughshane Racecourse in Co. Antrim.  As an example of Irish racing history it predates by five years the cup by Robert Calderwood in the National Museum of Ireland.  It is estimated at 25,000-35,000.  Antique Irish furniture, silver and fine European and Chinese porcelain will take centre stage this year.

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    PORTRAITS OF THE EARLS OF BARRYMORE AT SOTHEBYS

    Saturday, September 21st, 2013
    Portrait of Lieutenant-General James Barry, 4th Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) from the studio of Sir Godfrey Kneller.

    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.

    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 Steward, 1st Viscount Mountjoy (1653-1692) attributed to Garret Morphey.

    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

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

     

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    ANTIQUE FURNITURE AND ART AT WOODWARDS

    Saturday, September 21st, 2013

    There is antique furniture and art on offer at Woodwards auction in Cork on September 25.  Cork furniture includes a c1780 Georgian longcase clock by George Aickin  (3,000-5,000) and a set of six Cork 11-bar chairs estimated at 2,000-3,000.  Much of the antique furniture on offer has estimates that are significantly lower than this. Artists whose work is in the sale include William Crozier, Norman McCaig, Kenneth Webb, Hughie O’Donoghue Terry Frost and the Victorian artist William Turner. A preview of the auction is online.  Here is a small selection.

    Mare and foal by William Eddowes Turner (1820 - 1885) is estimated at 500 - 1,000

    Mare and foal by William Eddowes Turner (1820 – 1885) is estimated at 500 – 1,000

    'Wood at Evening' by William Crozier is estimated at 4,000 - 8,000

    ‘Wood at Evening’ by William Crozier is estimated at 4,000 – 8,000

    A c1780 Georgian longcase clock made in Cork by George Aickin is estimated at 3,000-5,000.

    A c1780 Georgian longcase clock made in Cork by George Aickin is estimated at 3,000-5,000.

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