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    VASES MAKE 560,000, IRISH AUCTION RECORD FOR PORCELAIN

    Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015
    One of a pair of large powder blue Chinese vases, Qing Period (30,000-40,000).

    One of a pair of large powder blue Chinese vases. SOLD FOR 560,000.

    A pair of large Chinese powder blue vases sold for 560,000 at the opening day of Sheppards two day sale at Capard House in Co. Laois yesterday. This was an Irish auction record for porcelain.  The purchaser was a bidder in the room who had travelled to the auction from Beijing.  They had been estimated at 30,000-50,000.  Each of the vases had the mark of Qianlong on the base and were on carved gilt wood stands.

    The opening day of the sale went on to 10 pm as bidding was heavy on the internet, on the telephones and in the room.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for September 11, 2015).

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    SHEPPARDS SALE AT CAPARD HOUSE, CO. LAOIS

    Friday, September 11th, 2015

    With more than 1,100 lots the sale of the John Farrington Collection by Sheppards on September 22 and 23 offers an across the board selection of furniture, art, garden furniture, jewellery and the range associated with the big house.  This is a two day on the premises house auction at Capard House, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. To avoid heavy traffic associated with Ireland’s National Ploughing Championships the advice for motorway drivers is to exit the M7 at Junction 18.  Here is a small selection:

    One of a pair of large powder blue Chinese vases, Qing Period (30,000-40,000).

    One of a pair of large powder blue Chinese vases, Qing Period (30,000-40,000).

    George III mahogany, satinwood and marquetry bureau (1,500-2,500).

    George III mahogany, satinwood and marquetry bureau (1,500-2,500).

    Large ebony and gilt wood console table (3,000-5,000).

    Large ebony and gilt wood console table (3,000-5,000).

     

    An Irish George III three pillar dining table (40,000-60,000).

    An Irish George III three pillar dining table (40,000-60,000).

    A monumental George III giltwood mirror (15,000-25,000).

    A monumental George III giltwood mirror (15,000-25,000).

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    AN ATTIC SALE AT SHEPPARDS IN DURROW

    Monday, August 31st, 2015

    A pair of French designed polished steel and leather standard lamps and a 19th century Italian faience miniature violin are among the highlights at Sheppards first ever attic sale in Durrow on September 1. The auction of more than 600 lots from the attics, stables and storerooms of important clients offers collectors at all levels a chance to acquire one of a kind treasures. Estimates are reasonable.  The lamps are estimated at 300-500, the violin at 220-300.   The catalogue is online.

    A pair of French design standard lamps

    A pair of French design standard lamps

    A 19th century Italian miniature faience violin

    A 19th century Italian miniature faience violin

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    CHINESE VASES SELL FOR 60,000 AT SHEPPARDS

    Thursday, July 2nd, 2015

     

    This pair of Qing vases sold for 60,000.

    This pair of Qing vases sold for 60,000.

    A pair of Chinese gu shaped polychrome vases estimated at just 800-1,200 sold for a hammer price of 60,000 at Sheppards in Durrow on July 1.  They were bought by bidders in the room who had travelled from Beijing for the sale.  The signed Qing period vases are by tradition from the collection of Sir William Hutchinson Poe, Baronet (1848-1934) whose address was Heywood House, Queen’s County (nowadays County Laois).  A Chinese Qing period Famille Vert vase estimated at 1,000-1,500 sold for 42,000 in the room.

    Vase (detail).

    Vase (detail).

    Vase (detail).

    Vase (detail).

    Vase (detail).

    Vase (detail).

    This Qing Famille Vert vase made 42,000.

    This Qing Famille Vert vase made 42,000.

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    JADE SEAL MAKES 260,000 AT DUBLIN SALE

    Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
    This Chinese celadon jade San Xi Tang double gourd seal sold for 260,000

    This Chinese celadon jade San Xi Tang double gourd seal sold for 260,000

    A Chinese jade seal sold for a hammer price of 260,000 at Sheppards in Dublin on May 26.  It had been estimated at just 4,000-6,000. The celadon jade San Xi Tang double gourd seal was bought by a dealer in London.  The underbidder was on the internet from Beijing.  The auction of 106 lots at Sheppards Dublin base on Pembroke Road was 91 per cent sold.

    A Chinese school, ‘Manchurian tiger hunt’ made 28,000; a 17-18th century Gilt bronze figure of Amitayus made 15,000; a late 19th century famille rose vase sold for 13,000 and a Chinese polychrome enamelled wall-vase with Qianlong mark made 11,000.

    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for May 22, 2015)

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    CHINESE CERAMICS AND ART AT SHEPPARDS DUBLIN SALE

    Friday, May 22nd, 2015

    Chinese ceramics and works of art will come under the hammer at Sheppard’s first sale in Dublin on May 26.  The venue is 120 Pembroke Road in Ballsbridge.  The catalogue for the auction of just over 100 lots is online. Here is a small selection:

    A Chinese celadon jade San Xi Tang double gourd seal (4,000-6,000).

    A Chinese celadon jade San Xi Tang double gourd seal (4,000-6,000).  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 260,000 AT HAMMER

    A Chinese painting of a young woman, watercolours on silk, late eighteenth century. (600-800).

    A Chinese painting of a young woman, watercolours on silk, late eighteenth century. (600-800).

    A Chinese gilt-bronze tripod censer, Qing period (2,000-3,000).

    A Chinese gilt-bronze tripod censer, Qing period (2,000-3,000).

    A Chinese famille verte vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). (800-1,200).

    A Chinese famille verte vase, Kangxi period (1662-1722). (800-1,200).

    An inscribed Chinese famille rose tea tray (8,000-12,000).

    An inscribed Chinese famille rose tea tray (8,000-12,000).

    A matched and opposed pair of Chinese bottle-shaped cloisonné vases, late eighteenth century (5,000-7,000).

    A matched and opposed pair of Chinese bottle-shaped cloisonné vases, late eighteenth century (5,000-7,000).

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    A FABERGE CIGARETTE CASE AT DURROW AUCTION

    Saturday, April 25th, 2015
    A Faberge cigarette case, an early 20th century flying machine and an Elizabethan refectory table are among the lots on offer at Sheppards two day sale in Durrow, Co. Laois on April 28 and 29. The sale offers 1,300 lots of period furniture, fine art, decorative art, jewellery and garden statuary.  There are examples of Sevres porcelain, a collection of Louis Vuitton bags, a nude by Paul Sieffert, marble and stone garden statuary, musical instruments, carpets, rugs, jewellery and even a flying machine powered by a Villiers engine from the 1920’s.
    (See post on antiquesandartireland.com for April 17, 2015).

    ITALIAN MINIATURE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONY JEWELLERY CASKET (6,000-9,000)

    ITALIAN MINIATURE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONY JEWELLERY CASKET (6,000-9,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 8,500

    An early 20th century flying machine (3,000-5,000)

    An early 20th century flying machine (3,000-5,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,400

    An Elizabethan carved oak refectory table 16th century and later (6,000-9,000).

    An Elizabethan carved oak refectory table 16th century and later (6,000-9,000).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 6,500

    A presentation Faberge silver cigarette case (1,000-1,500).

    A presentation Faberge silver cigarette case (1,000-1,500).  UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,000

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    ASIAN ART AT SHEPPARDS IN SEPTEMBER

    Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

    The Asian Art section at Sheppards three day sale at Durrow, Co. Laois in September will have its own fully illustrated catalogue. This is the first ever such publication for an Irish auction house.  The third day of The Legacy of the Big House sale on September 29 will be devoted to Asian Art and will feature 453 lots out of total 1853 lots for auction.

    In May Sheppard’s broke the Irish record set by them for a Chinese object of art when they sold a pair of bottle-shaped vases from the Daoguang period for €200,770.  The three day sale runs from September 27-29.

    See antiquesandartireland.com for May 13.

    A Chinese apple water pot, with veiled design of dragons amongst floral medallions Kangxi six-character mark and of the period 7 cms. high Estimate: €4,500 - 6,500. (Click on image to enlarge).

    Pair of Chinese saucer dishes, each delicately painted in iron red with a dragon flying amid fire scrolls. The cavetto of each pierced and decorated with translucent cells and with a six-character Yonghzheng mark in under-glaze blue to the base Each 18 cms. diameter Estimate: €5,000 - 8,000. (Click on image to enlarge).

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    INTERNATIONALISATION OF THE IRISH ANTIQUE AUCTION MARKET

    Sunday, May 1st, 2011

    The internationalisation of the Irish antique and art market is becoming increasingly apparent. Sales at Sheppards, a long established Irish provincial auction house, reflect this changing market.  The three day sale at Sheppards in Durrow, Co. Laois on May 10, 11 and 12 offers much that is of interest to local, national and international buyers.

    In the past the advantage of the Durrow location was that it was on the main Dublin-Cork road and as a result was easily reached from many points in the country.  Nowadays because of the internet such sales are accessible to collectors everywhere.  From Durrow Sheppards enjoys a reach that is increasingly global.  Location is no longer the factor it used to be.  Sheppards, in common with a number of other Irish auction houses, now ship to everywhere.

    The on-line catalogue is available on their website.  Here are a few of the lots coming up in May.

    See antiquesandartireland.com post for April 28.

    This George III mahogany Chippendale silver table is estimated at 8,000-12,000. (click on image to enlarge). UPDATE: IT MADE A HAMMER PRICE OF 9,500

    A large George III Irish brass bound plate bucket is estimated at 2,500-3,500. (click to enlarge) UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,600 AT HAMMER

    After Sir Joshua Reynolds, Portrait of Denis Daly, Oil on canvas, Provenance: Russborough House, Co. Wicklow is estimated at 2,000-3,000. (Click on image to enlarge) UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,300 at hammer

    Samuel Spode, Jockey on horseback, Oil on canvas estimate 3,200-4,200. (click on image to enlarge) UPDATE: THIS MADE 3,700 at hammer

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    WHEN LUCIAN MET BRENDAN: PHOTOGRAPHIC RARITIES AT SHEPPARDS SALE IN DURROW

    Thursday, April 28th, 2011

    Lucian Freud and Brendan Behan, Dublin 1952 (click to enlarge) UPDATE: THIS MADE 850

    Bill Brandt's 1947 image of the northern quays, Dublin. (click to enlarge) UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

    Three centuries of period furniture, fine art, garden statuary, seating and planters feature at Sheppards three day sale of outstanding interiors and exteriors  on May 10, 11 and 12 at Durrow, Co. Laois.
    The sale on Thursday, May 12 is of 300 lots of Asian art.
    Photographic rarities on offer include this image by Daniel Farson of the artist Lucian Freud and the writer Brendan Behan in front of the Mansion House in Dublin.  Dated August 1952 the print is signed and stamped.  It is estimated at 800-1,200.
    The second image is of the northern quays, Dublin circa 1947.  The silver gelatin print is a view from the Ha’penny Bridge extending west towards the Four Courts.  It is estimated at 1,200-1,600.
    It is one of two Dublin photographs taken by Bill Brandt in Dublin on offer at Sheppards on May 10.  Brandt’s work is to be found in museums like the Victoria and Albert in London, MoMA in New York and the Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris.  The second image by Brandt is of the now deconsecrated St. George’s Church at Hardwicke Place designed by Francis Johnson.  Johnson donated the bells of St. George’s which are heard chiming by Leopold Bloom in James Joyce’s Ulysses.

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