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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.

More than 350 lots will come under the hammer at Hegarty’s evening auction in Bandon, Co. Cork on December  11 next.  The catalogue is on-line. Here is a small selection:

Victorian mahogany side table with upstand 3 drawers in freeze supported on barley twist pillars (700-900). UPDATE: THIS MADE 675

Victorian Irish longcase clock in flame mahogany with fine carved hood with 8 day movement striking on the hour by Robert Smith, Belfast (3,000-4,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,600

“The Vegetable Seller at Cork” attributed to Beatrice Gubbins, with Hendricks Gallery label to back (800-1,200).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR  700

Irish Regency and rosewood inlaid bracket clock with carrying handle c1820 (700-1.000) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD.

Victorian walnut inlaid table on bird cage pod (300-400). UPDATE: THIS MADE 240

Ivory netsuke of a group with stork (300-500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 300.

XU BEIHONG (1895-1953) Magpies on Branches Estimate: HK$ 2,500,000 -3,000,000 Sold for: HK$ 21,940,000/US$ 2,845,618. Image courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd. (Click on image to enlarge)

HONG Kong sales of Asian Contemporary Art, Chinese paintings, ceramics, jewels, watches and fine and rare wines generated more than $333 million US at Christie’s in the past week.
“The momentum initiated at Christie’s auctions earlier this month in New York and Geneva has carried here to Hong Kong, sending a message to the market as the year of the Dragon comes to an end. The past 6 days and 13 sales at Christie’s Hong Kong were characterized by diversity and strong but not speculative prices. It totalled more than HK$ 2.6billion/US 333.8million.
These figures dispel any doubt that the Chinese and Asian markets remain vibrant and strong, with active buyers and major collectors from the region participating at high levels. The quality of works offered consolidates the role of Hong Kong as a leading auction centre that attracts a global audience competing for the best works available.” said, François Curiel, President of Christie’s Asia.

A Burmese ruby (62.46 cts) and diamond necklace, by James W.Currens for Faidee. US$83,800 per ct. Estimate: HK$ 28,000,000-44,000,000. Sold for: HK$ 39,860,000/US$ 5,169,842. Image courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd. (Click to enlarge).

CHU TEH-CHUN (B. 1920) La forêt blanche II. Sold for: HK$ 60,020,000/US$ 7,784,594. Image courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd. (Click to enlarge).