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    SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT SHEPPARDS FOUR DAY SALE

    Friday, July 5th, 2013

    A whopping 2,300 lots will come under the hammer at Sheppards four day sale in Durrow, Co. Laois on July 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 10,30 a.m. on each day.  There is everything from architectural salvage to antique furniture, art, collectibles and Asian art across huge price ranges. This is an auction with something for everyone.  The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection.

    Japanese ivory netsuke, Sculptor with mallet (200-400).

    Japanese ivory netsuke, Sculptor with mallet (200-400).

    Pair of 18th century terrestrial globes, by Gabriel Wright (3,000-5,000).

    Pair of 18th century terrestrial globes, by Gabriel Wright (3,000-5,000).

    19th century Russian gold and enamelled desk clock, encrusted with diamonds, signed Hoeg Zoib, in original case (5,000-8,000).

    19th century Russian gold and enamelled desk clock, encrusted with diamonds, signed Hoeg Zoib, in original case (5,000-8,000).

     

    Pair of 19th century gilt brass girandole mirrors, with ivory/bone counters dominoes and draughts (300-500).

    Pair of 19th century gilt brass girandole mirrors, with ivory/bone counters dominoes and draughts (300-500).

    David Cobb, ROI, RSNA, Born 1921, Mountains of Mourne (300-500).David Cobb, ROI, RSNA, Born 1921, Mountains of Mourne (300-500).

    A 19th century Gothic carved stone bank facade off Royal Avenue, Belfast in storage for over 60 years (15,000-20,000).

    A 19th century Gothic carved stone bank facade off Royal Avenue, Belfast in storage for over 60 years (15,000-20,000).

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    POPE-HENNESSY SIDEBOARD AT MARSHS AUCTION IN CORK

    Thursday, July 4th, 2013
    The sideboard once owned by Sir John Pope Hennessy at Marshs auction in Cork.

    The sideboard once owned by Sir John Pope Hennessy at Marshs auction in Cork. UPDATE: This was unsold.

    This heavily carved oak Italian mirror backed sideboard, which comes up at Marshs auction in Cork on July 6, was once owned by Sir John Pope Hennessy, the Cork born 8th governor of Hong Kong.   It is estimated 1,500-2,000. The Cork auction will feature a selection of  Georgian, Regency and Victorian furniture and collectibles.

    Though a catholic, Sir John Pope-Hennessy served as Governor in Hong Kong from 1877 to 1883. His lifting of the ban that forbade Chinese people from owning land, constructing buildings and operating businesses in the Central District caused a development boom.  He also allowed Chinese immigrants into Hong Kong to naturalise as British subjects.

    An MP for King’s County and for North Kilkenny he had previously served consecutively as Governor of Labuan, Sierra Leone and the Windward Islands.

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    MASTERPIECES OF FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE ARTS AT SOTHEBY’S

    Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
    Late Renaissance table top, antique Roman marble inlay.

    Late Renaissance table top, antique Roman marble inlay. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £962,500 AND WAS THE TOP LOT AT THE AUCTION.

    Masterpieces of furniture and decorative arts will feature at Sotheby’s fourth successive sale of Treasures, Princely Taste in London on July 3.  Ranging in date from the 16th to the 20th centuries the sale of just 49 lots  – many commissioned by or made for European rulers and dynasties such as the Medici, Catherine the Great and Napoleon – features highlights such as a magnificent Renaissance table top inlaid with marbles from Roman ruins.  It is estimated at £800,000-1,200,000.  A pair of ivory vases with gilt bronze mounts is estimated at £600,000-1,000,000 and an iconic medal cabinet probably made for Napoleon has an estimate of £300,000-500,000.

    Mario Tavella, deputy chairman, Sotheby’s Europe, commented:“Each of the magnificent pieces in this sale meets the definition of a “treasure”. In addition to their desirability relating to the sumptuous materials of which they are composed and the craftsmanship of the greatest artists of their time, these treasures – formerly the preserve of kings, princes and popes – each carry with them a fascinating story. The very few similar examples known today are preserved in the world’s most important museums. Many of the lots presented in July have been in the same collections for centuries and the sale represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire them.”

    UPDATE:  The sale totalled £9,218,850.

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    LIGHTHOUSE ANYONE?

    Monday, June 10th, 2013
    A painstakingly constructed eight foot tall model of a lighthouse from Apter-Fredericks at Masterpiece. (Click on image to enlarge).

    A painstakingly constructed eight foot tall model of a lighthouse from Apter-Fredericks at Masterpiece. (Click on image to enlarge).

    18th Century Eagle Console Table. (Click on image to enlarge).

    18th Century Eagle Console Table. (Click on image to enlarge).

    Lighthouse anyone?  An eight foot tall fully working model of a lighthouse is one of the more unusual pieces at the Masterpiece Fair in London from June 27 to July 3.  Apter-Fredericks, one of the founders of the fair, will exhibit the lighthouse in which each coloured piece is a separate piece of wood laid in a geometric pattern. It is part of a selection of 18th century English furniture.  Another highlight at the stand is an Eagle console table made by William Bradshaw.  He supplied a similar pair to Chevening, now the weekend residence of Home Secretary William Hague.

    Brothers Harry and Guy Apter said:  “We are delighted to be part of the fourth, and what promises to be the best, Masterpiece Fair so far.   The Fair is a highlight of our year and has brought much needed style, elegance and excitement to the international art market.  The event draws people in from every age group and from countries across the world and is a delight to exhibit at.”

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    MEALY’S TO HOLD ANTIQUE AUCTION IN DUBLIN

    Friday, June 7th, 2013

    More than 400 lots will come under the hammer in an auction by Mealy’s of Castlecomer at the Conrad Hotel in Dublin on June 23.  Titled the Dublin Residence Sale it comprises lots from four private collections and features Irish art, period furniture, Indian and South East Asian art.  The catalogue is on-line.  Here is a small selection (click on any image to enlarge it):

    AN IRISH CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE, probably by Butler of Dublin, late 19th century, early 20th century (4,000-6,000).

    AN IRISH CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE, probably by Butler of Dublin, late 19th century, early 20th century (4,000-6,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,400

    PATRICK O` REILLY (B.1957) Shamen, 1/1 unique (5,000-7,000).

    PATRICK O` REILLY (B.1957) Shamen, 1/1 unique (5,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

    AN IRISH VICTORIAN KILLARNEY YEW WOOD AND MARQUETRY LIBRARY OR CENTRE TABLE, (6,000-9,000).

    AN IRISH VICTORIAN KILLARNEY YEW WOOD AND MARQUETRY LIBRARY OR CENTRE TABLE, (6,000-9,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 7,000

    ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BUTTS (1728-1765), Figures by Powerscourt Waterfall (15,000-25,000).

    ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BUTTS (1728-1765), Figures by Powerscourt Waterfall (15,000-25,000). UPDATE: WITHDRAWN AT 12,000

    AN EXCEPTIONAL PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD GRAND PIANO, by Erard of Paris, no 80080, 13 & 21 Rue du Miul Paris (12,000-18,000).

    AN EXCEPTIONAL PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD GRAND PIANO, by Erard of Paris, no 80080, 13 & 21 Rue du Miul Paris (12,000-18,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 12,000

     

    A CARVED WOODEN INDIAN DOOR, 17th/18th century, profusely decorated with fifteen unique panels (1,800-2,500).

    A CARVED WOODEN INDIAN DOOR, 17th/18th century, profusely decorated with fifteen unique panels (1,800-2,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,450

    PATRICK HENNESSY R.H.A. (1915-1980) Five Roses, still life (4,000-6,000)PATRICK HENNESSY R.H.A. (1915-1980) Five Roses, still life (4,000-6,000) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

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    SHEPPARDS AUCTION AT FOTA HOUSE FOR ST. FIN BARRE’S RESTORATION

    Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

    Antique furniture, old Irish silver, Persian rugs and even a limited edition Picasso print will come under the hammer at Sheppards auction at Fota House in Cork on May 28.  The sale of 700 lots is in aid of the restoration project at St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork which was designed by William Burges.  The catalogue is on-line.  Here is a small selection.

    A pair of large Sheffield four branch candleabrae (800-1,200).

    A pair of large Sheffield four branch candleabrae (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THESE MADE 600

    Regency Cork fold over tea table (1,400-1,800).

    Regency Cork fold over tea table (1,400-1,800). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Irish eighteenth-century period mahogany breakfront hall table with scagliola marble top (2,500-4,000).

    Irish eighteenth-century period mahogany breakfront hall table with scagliola marble top (2,500-4,000). UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Silver tazza, Cork, circa 1720, Maker William Clarke, Provenance; Westrop Collection 795 grams (8,000-12,000).

    Silver tazza, Cork, circa 1720, Maker William Clarke, Provenance; Westrop Collection 795 grams (8,000-12,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 8,000

    Pablo Picasso MaternitÈ, Etching, Signed by Picasso, Dated in the plate 1963 (1,400-1,800).

    Pablo Picasso MaternitÈ, Etching, Signed by Picasso, Dated in the plate 1963 (1,400-1,800). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,500 AT HAMMER

    William Irving (1866 - 1943), Arcadian landscape with figures wearing flowers, seated around a fallen Corinthian column, Signed and dated oil on canvas, c1920 (5,000-8,000).

    William Irving (1866 – 1943), Arcadian landscape with figures wearing flowers, seated around a fallen Corinthian column, Signed and dated oil on canvas, c1920 (5,000-8,000).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

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    SUNDAY INTERIORS AUCTION AT JAMES ADAM IN DUBLIN

    Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

    A mixed selection with everything from silver, porcelain and rugs to art, furniture and books will come under the hammer at the James Adam Sunday Interiors auction in Dublin on May 12.  The catalogue, which is on-line, lists 637 lots.  Here is a small selection.

    AN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT EBONISED AND STAINED OAK SIDE TABLE, by Lamb of Manchester, (200-400).

    AN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT EBONISED AND STAINED OAK SIDE TABLE, by Lamb of Manchester, (200-400)  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    OSCAR WILDE: HIS LIFE AND CONFESSIONS WITH MEMORIES OF OSCAR WILDE BY BERNARD SHAW Two Volumes. Frank Harris; Bernard Shaw Printed and published by the author, New York, 1918.(100-200).

    OSCAR WILDE: HIS LIFE AND CONFESSIONS WITH MEMORIES OF OSCAR WILDE BY BERNARD SHAW Two Volumes. Frank Harris; Bernard Shaw Printed and published by the author, New York, 1918.(100-200). UPDATE: THIS MADE 140

    AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRISH SILVER SWING HANDLE FRUIT BASKET Dublin 1825, mark of W Nowlan (1,000-1,500).

    AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY IRISH SILVER SWING HANDLE FRUIT BASKET Dublin 1825, mark of W Nowlan (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A PAIR OF ITALIAN PIETRE DURE PICTORAL PLAQUES BY GIOVANNI MONTELATICI, Florence (1864-1930) (3,000-5,000).

    A PAIR OF ITALIAN PIETRE DURE PICTORAL PLAQUES BY GIOVANNI MONTELATICI, Florence (1864-1930) (3,000-5,000).  UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD

    A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, MING DYNASTY (300-400).

    A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWL, MING DYNASTY (300-400).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 700

    A FRAMED HERMÈS SILK SCARF depicting the coronation of Napoleon within military trophies, uniforms and vignettes from his life is estimated at 300-400.

    A FRAMED HERMÈS SILK SCARF depicting the coronation of Napoleon within military trophies, uniforms and vignettes from his life is estimated at 300-400.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 200

    A George IV giltwood sofa once owned by Lennox Robinson, playright and director of the Abbey Theatre, is estimated at 4,000-6,000.

    A George IV giltwood sofa once owned by Lennox Robinson, playright and director of the Abbey Theatre, is estimated at 4,000-6,000.  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    A Chinese hand knotted pictorial wool run from Paotou c1890-1900 is estimated at 400-600.

    A Chinese hand knotted pictorial wool run from Paotou c1890-1900 is estimated at 400-600.  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 350

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    IRISH SIDE TABLE MAKES £23,750 AT CHRISTIE’S, SOUTH KENSINGTON

    Friday, May 3rd, 2013
    The early 19th century Irish giltwood side table made £23,750.

    The early 19th century Irish giltwood side table made £23,750.

    AN Irish giltwood side table made £23,750 over an estimate of £8,000-12,000 at Christie’s in South Kensington this week.  The early 19th century rectangular table with a variegated grey and pink marble top was part of the Brian Juhos Collection which made £1,607,687.

    The marble top lies  above a green man mask central pendant flanked by acanthus leaves. There are s scroll legs and later ebonised pads, part of a later regilt and restoration.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for Friday, April 12, 2013).

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    HOUSE CONTENTS AUCTION BY DOLAN’S AT COSTELLOE LODGE, CONNEMARA

    Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

    Art, furniture and collectibles will come under the hammer at Dolan’s house contents auction on the premises at Costelloe Lodge, Costelloe, Connemara on Bank Holiday Monday May 6 at noon.  A total of 449 lots will be offered.  Built as a fishing lodge in the 19th century it famously became the home of J. Bruce Ismay, chairman of the White Star Line. A survivor of the Titanic disaster and villified on both sides of the Atlantic Ismay retired and lived here in the 1920’s and ’30’s.  He died in 1937.  Agnes and Jack Toohey bought the Lodge in the 1980’s. She was a dress designer and sportstwoman who fenced for Ireland and designed Olympic uniforms for successive Irish teams.

    A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL TABLE (1,000-1,500).

    A REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL TABLE (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,300

    Robert Egginton, Renvyle Connemara watercolour (500-800).

    Robert Egginton, Renvyle Connemara watercolour (500-800). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 700

    A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE STYLE ARMCHAIR (250-350).

    A GEORGIAN MAHOGANY CHIPPENDALE STYLE ARMCHAIR (250-350). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 250

    A JAPANESE IVORY CARVING, 19th Century of a fisherman with nets and fish (150-250).

    A JAPANESE IVORY CARVING, 19th Century of a fisherman with nets and fish (150-250). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 350

    BIRD TAKING FLIGHT by Cliodhna Cussen (1,000-1,500).

    BIRD TAKING FLIGHT by Cliodhna Cussen (1,000-1,500). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 2,400

    Gertrude Dagenhardt b.1940 WILD ROSES and three other coloured etchings

    Gertrude Dagenhardt
    b.1940 WILD ROSES and three other coloured etchings (250-350). UPDATE: THESE MADE 700

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    INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS AT SHEPPARDS THREE DAY SALE IN DURROW

    Friday, April 19th, 2013

    The three day sale  at Sheppards in Durrow, Co. Laois on  April 30. May 1 and May 2 is titled exceptional interiors and exteriors.  The catalogue lists 1,624 lots of antique furniture, garden furniture and fine and decorative art including Oriental item.  Around 650 to be sold on each of the first two days and the balance on May 2.  It is on-line. Here is a small selection.

    Seventeenth-century Flemish tapestry, circa 1670, depicting children in a landscape (6,000 - 9,000).

    Seventeenth-century Flemish tapestry, circa 1670, depicting children in a landscape (6,000 – 9,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,800

    Circle of Van Dyke, Seventeenth-century Flemish - Madonna and Child in a landscape (5,000-8,000).

    Circle of Van Dyke, Seventeenth-century Flemish – Madonna and Child in a landscape (5,000-8,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,400

     

    Irish eighteenth-century carved giltwood console table, circa 1730 (8,000-12,000).

    Irish eighteenth-century carved giltwood console table, circa 1730 (8,000-12,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 10,000

    A Qing period pale celadon jade two- handled censer is estimated at 800-1,200.A Qing period pale celadon jade two- handled censer is estimated at 800-1,200. UPDATE:THIS MADE 8,000

    This 19th Japanese School watercolour is estimated at 150-250.

    This 19th Japanese School watercolour is estimated at 150-250.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 220

    A large ormolu mounted nineteenth-century French Empire pedestal writing desk, circa 1890 is estiamted at 6,000-9,000.

    A large ormolu mounted nineteenth-century French Empire pedestal writing desk, circa 1890 is estiamted at 6,000-9,000.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 5,200

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