A topographical Cork city scene by Letitia Marion Hamilton will highlight the Lynes and Lynes sale in Carrigtwohill on June 22. Cork city paintings by Hamilton are unusual and rarely turn up so auctioneer Denis Lynes anticipates that there will be plenty of interest. It is a busy scene showing St. Patrick’s Quay and Penrose Quay. There are cars parked on the quayside and at least one horse and cart. Brian Boru bridge is depicted with the R and H Hall and Odlums buildings in the background. This is a city centre and river scape of a rapidly changing area but it recalls a Cork that many will clearly remember. The estimate for the work is 10,000-15,000.
There is a Head of Christ by Maurice Desmond and Three Shadows, a limited edition print by Tony O’Malley. Lot 217 is a c1900 carved oak and gilded altar with an estimate of just 200-400. Other furniture includes a Victorian four door bookcase and a pair of Cork nine bar open chairs.
On offer too is a silver trowel presented to Sean MacEntee, Minister for Health and Social Welfare, on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone for the New Erinville Hospital on June 7, 1961. In the Celtic Revival style and by William Egan of Cork it is estimated at 800-1,200. A c1792 Dublin sugar bowl by Matthew West is estimated at 300-500.
