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An interior view of East Grove House showing some of the contents to be auctioned at Lynes and Lynes. (Click on image to enlarge).

East Grove from the water. (Click on image to enlarge).

The entire contents of East Grove House at East Ferry, Co. Cork are to be auctioned by Lynes and Lynes in Carrigtwohill on March 2.  Around 400 lots will be offered comprising of antique and later furniture, bronzes, portraits, engravings and modern paintings.

Beautifully located on a quiet inlet near Cobh in Cork Harbour East Grove was built in the early 1800’s by the Bagwell family.  They retained it until the 1950’s.  Since then it has had various international and Irish owners. Previous owners include former Lehmans ceo Lewis Glucksman and the German Irish group The Kellys.

The spectacular interior of the Guest’s apartment at Parc Monceau designed by Emilio Terry. Copyright: Christie’s Images Ltd, 2013

THE collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Raymond Guest will feature at Christie’s in Paris in April. The US Ambassador to Ireland in the 1960’s, appointed by President Johnson in 1965, was a noted racehorse owner. His winners included Larkspur, who won the Epsom Derby in 1962, and Sir Ivor, who won in 1968. In 1965 he won the Preakness with Tom Rolfe, and his champion jumper L’Escargot won the Grand National in 1975. When he won the National Turf Writers Association’s meritorious service award in 1969 he was cited for bringing Sir Ivor from Ireland to take part in the Washington International at Laurel Race Course in 1968.
Raymond Guest was an amateur horse racer and a professional polo player. The collection reflects this passion. The highlight of his sporting art is a work by John Frederick Herring Senior (1795-1865) depicting the Bloomsbury, winner of the Derby (€10.000-15.000) and Appaloosa Horse and Spaniel by Thomas Weaver (1774-1843) in 1807 (€6.000-8.000).
The decoration of the Guest’s estate overlooking Parc Monceau was created by interior designer Emilio Terry in the mid 1960’s.  Caroline Guest,  born Princess Caroline Murat, turned to the Cuban designer noted for renewing classicism with bold invention.  The apartment is untouched since it was put together and will attract interest from connoisseurs around the world. Highlights include two works designed by Emilio Terry: a marble neoclassical fireplace (€8.000-12.000) and a unique magnificent carpet (€20.000-30.000). There is an 18th century royal encoignure by Jean-Henri Riesener for the Château de Compiègne (€20.000-30.000). The collection of around 200 works is expected to realise in the region of €1 million. It will be offered at Christie’s 500 years: Decorative Arts Europe sale in Paris on April 22. Click on any image to enlarge it.

An encoignure or corner cabinet designed by Jean-Henri Riesener. Copyright: Christie’s Images Ltd, 2013

Tapis par Emilio Terry (20,000-30,000). Copyright: Christie’s Images Ltd, 2013

Mary Swanzy (1882-1978) Still life of flowers in a vase on a table, a Mediterranean oil on canvas (£5,000-8,000).

A George III giltwood pier glass circa 1760 (£15,000-25,000).

AN oil on canvas by the celebrated Irish artist Mary Swanzy (1882-1978) is among the highlights at Christie’s  South Kensington sale of the Ross Hamilton Collection in London on February 27. Encouraged by his mentor David Hicks, Australian-born Ross Hamilton (1942-1992) was one of the first antique dealers to set up shop on Pimlico Road. The collection from the shop, now closed after 40 years of trading, comprises Indian, Chinese, English and European Furniture, Chinese, Japanese and European ceramics and works of art, Old Masters, 19th and 20th century paintings.
The shop was a success from its foundation and helped the transformation of the area into a renowned part of London for the antiques trade. Mark Boyce joined the Ross Hamilton gallery in 1978. Numerous high profile clients including Rudolf Nureyev, Bill Blass, Richard Gere, Elton John and Princess Lee Radziwell, as well as many internationally respected decorators such as David Millinaric, Jed Johnson, Mark Hampton and Chester Jones. Estimates range from £400 to £40,000 and the collection is expected to bring in more than £750,000.

This c1820 Irish card table is estimated at 1,000-2,000 at Hegarty’s.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 900 AT HAMMER.

This 19th century walnut library bookcase is estimated at 1,500-2,500.  UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,250 AT HAMMER.

The catalogue for Hegarty’s 250 lot auction of antiques and fine art in Bandon on Sunday, January 20 is now on-line.  The sale offers everything from a Victorian brass birdcage and an Art Deco lady’s watch to a pair of Baccaret glass decanters.

There is furniture, Irish and English silver, porcelain, jewellery, books, letters, collectibles and garden statuary.