Previously unseen Jack B Yeats painting sells for £349,250.00 at Christie’s, London
A horseman enters a town at night by Jack B Yeats - Est.£300,000 - £500,000
‘A Horseman Enters a Town at Night‘ pictured above was painted by Jack B Yeats, at the age of 77, in 1948 and has never been seen in public. The oil on canvas measures 24in x 36in and had a pre-sale estimate of £300,000-£500,000. It was eventually knocked down for £349,250 (including the buyer’s premium) at Christie’s sale of 20th Century British & Irish Art today. Yeats, who died in 1957, is one of the most-collected – and expensive – of Irish artists. The highest price paid for one of his paintings was achieved in 1999 when Sotheby’s in London sold ‘The Wild Ones‘ for just over £1.2 million. To my untutored eye he is also one of the most overrated artists and I wouldn’t give this primitive daub wall space. Talking of daubs the 1987 pastel work below by Sean Scully – untitled – fetched an incredible £32,450 (including buyer’s premium)!
An untitled work by Sean Scully - Est.£25,000 - £35,000
Antiques Fair – Glenview Hotel – Sunday 14th November
Antiques Fair – Glenview Hotel,
Glen of the Downs (N11, near Bray), Co. Wicklow
On: Sunday 14th November
From: Noon to 6pm.
Admission: €3.50 in aid of Bray Lakers “Supporting people with Special Needs”
Over 20 dealers will be taking part in this fair.
Full details on fairs page.
Adam’s Bank of Ireland Art Sale – 24th November at 6pm – Reminder
Clouds at Sunset by Paul Henry - Est.€30-50,000
Sand and Light by Tony O'Malley - Est.€40-60,000
There are many gems and some utter dross in this sale and I leave you to make up your own minds which of the above falls into which category. A few lots have been pulled by the Bank of Ireland after political interference but this has little effect on the quality of the sale.
The full catalogue is available online here: http://www.adams.ie/BidCat/catindex.asp
Full sale viewing at Adam’s, 26 St. Stephen’s Green
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st November 2pm – 5pm
Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd November 9.30am – 5pm
and day of sale 9.30am – 4pm
Sale starts at 6pm.
Further inquiries to:
James Adam & Sons Ltd.,
26 St Stephen’s Green,
Dublin .2.
Ireland
Telephone (+353-1-676 0261)
Fax (+353-1-662 4725)
Whyte’s Dublin Sale of History, Literature & Collectibles – Sat.13th November
Just a reminder, as if you could forget with all the hype surrounding it, that Whyte’s sale is on this coming Saturday.
Auction: Saturday 13th November 2010 at 1pm
Viewing: Wednesday to Friday 10-12 November, 10am-6pm; Saturday 13 November 9.30am-12 noon.
Venue: Viewing at Whyte’s Molesworth Street Galleries; auction at Freemasons Hall, Molesworth Street.
An eclectic collection of Irish manuscripts, books, historical prints, photographs, posters, memorabilia, coins, banknotes, medals and militaria, from 1010AD to 2010AD
Includes rare flags and banners such as 1867 Fenian Rising, 1898 Land League, 1914-21 Irish Volunteers and 1944 Wehrmacht, weapons and medals from the 1916-21 War of Independence, 1798 Rebellion manuscript, letters and manuscripts of Daniel O’Connell, Charles Stuart Parnell, Liam Lynch, Mussolini, Irish regiments in the British Army militaria, 1688-1691 collection of James II “Gunmoney” from the Williamite Wars and other coins from 1014 AD to the 20th century, Irish sporting memorabilia including 1901 Bohemians v Preston programme, GAA and rugby medals etc., collection of Irish and British banknotes, 1814 to 1960s, 571 lots, estimates €100 to €50,000.
Full report including video link further down this page. You won’t want to miss this one!
Adams Blackrock, Fine Art & Furniture Auction – Tues.9th November
Adams Blackrock,
38, Main Street, Blackrock,Co. Dublin
Telephone: (01) 288 5146 International: +3531 288 5146
Fax: 01 288 7820
FINE ART & FURNITURE AUCTION
On: Tues.9th November, 2010 at 11am
Strangely, the full catalogue – even a list – is not available online but a few selected items may be viewed here: http://www.adamsblackrock.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=auctions&archive=0
Dublin Christmas Antiques & Vintage Market – Traders wanted!
Ever fancied yourself as another Lovejoy? Well now’s your chance as Joan Murray of Vintage Ireland/Antique Fairs Ireland is looking for traders for her Christmas Market in Dublin…..
DUBLIN CHRISTMAS ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE MARKET
Vintage Ireland/ Antiques Fairs Ireland is setting up a pre-Christmas antiques and vintage market in a Dublin city centre location. I am looking for traders in vintage fashion, antique and retro furniture and decor, memorabilia, collectibles and curios interested in taking space for either all or part of the duration of the market, which will run from the beginning of December to 24th December.
If you are a trader (or a collector who wants to downsize their collection) and would like more information about this opportunity, drop me a line to vintageireland@gmail.com or phone me on (087) 267 0607.
Please note that I reply to all email enquiries, so if you don’t receive a reply, please check your spam folder, as some email programmes are a bit over-active these days, and my reply may have been flagged as junk.
Joan Murray
Marsh’s Antique Auction, Cork – Saturday 6th November, 2010
Marshs Auctioneers,
17 South Mall, Cork.
Tel: ( 021) 427 0347
info@marshsauctioneers.ie
Venue: Marsh’s Auction Rooms, Rochfords Lane, Off South Mall, Cork.
On: Saturday 6th November, 2010
To include:
Georgian Mahogany two door glazed Bookcase, Georgian Mahogany Linen press, Georgian Mahogany kneehole Writing Desk, Georgian Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Queen Anne Chest on Stand, Georgian Mahogany Wine Cooler, Georgian Mahogany Diningroom Table extending to 10ft. x 4ft., Regency Mahogany two pod Dining Table extending to 10ft. x 4ft. 6ins, Sets of 12, 8, 6 Georgian Victorian and Edwardian Diningroom Chairs, Regency Rosewood Card Tables, Inlaid Walnut Brass mounted Credenza, Pair of Demi Lune inlaid and crossbanded Side Tables, Georgian and Regency Pole Screens, Regency Torchieres, Pair of Regency Hall Chairs and other Hall Chairs, Oak Library Table stamped Strahan & Co., Dublin, Victorian Rosewood Inlaid Breakfast Table and other Breakfast Tables, Victorian Mahogany Mirror Backed Sideboard and other Sideboards, Victorian Mahogany Economy Table, Selection of Wing back, Tub and other Armchairs, Edwardian Inlaid Writing Desk, and oak brass mounted Hall Table, stamped Jas.Shoolbred & Co. Pair of Blackamoor Figures with Candelabras approx. 6ft. high, Pair of metal Figures Renaissances Men supporting Lamps approx. 8ft. high, pair of Large Chinese Metal Lions on Plinth approx. 4ft. x 5ft. Two large oriental horses approx. 5ft. high. Large statue of Napoleon Bonaparte approx. 3ft. 6ins. high.
Quantity of Porcelain, China, Ware, Gilt framed Mirrors, etc., Old Distillery Mirrors, Lawn Croquet Sets.
Clocks: Georgian Mahogany brass dial Cork Long Cased Clock by John Montjoy, Cork, Circa. 1780, also similar long cased Clock by Alex Mickelson, London, Bracket and Wall clocks.
Paintings: Oil Painting of Carrigrohane Castle and River Lee, signed W. H. Brennan, 1900, large oil on canvas of View Middle Lake, Killarney, signed Patrick Vincent Duffy R.H.A. Other paintings by Patrick Hennessy, Gretta O’Brien, Maurice C. Wilks, Terence Attridge Williams.
Oil on Canvas of View Middle Lake, Killarney, signed Patrick Vincent Duffy R.H.A
Viewing:
Thursday 4th and Friday 5th. November, from 10.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. including lunchtime.
RDS Art Fair 2010 – 5th/7th November
Art Fair 2010 will take place in the RDS Main Hall from the 5th-7th November. With over 100 Artists and Galleries from Ireland and abroad, this popular event showcases sculpture, painting, prints and photography. With live music from Jazz Emsemble, a sculpture feature area and a series of free seminars, Art Fair 2010 has something for everyone.
Full details and a list of exhibitors here: http://www.rds.ie/artfair
Whyte’s, Dublin Sale – History, Literature & Collectibles – Sun.13th November, 2010
Whyte’s Auctions,
38, Molesworth Street, Dublin.2.
Tel: (+353) (0)1 676 2888
Email: iw@whytes.ie
On: Saturday 13th November, 2010 at 1pm
At: The Freemasons Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin.2.
HISTORY, LITERATURE & COLLECTIBLES SALE
572 lots – including: Historical manuscripts, documents, photographs and ephemera,
Theatre and Cinema, Advertising Ephemera, Sport, Antiquarian and Collectable Books, Coins and Tokens, Banknotes.
Online catalogue here: http://www.whytes.ie/
TV3 News report here: http://www.tv3.ie/videos.php?video=28864
Fenian flag from 1867 - estimate €30-50,000. Don't buy it if you have moths!
Viewing: At Whyte’s Galleries, 38 Molesworth Street, Dublin.2.
Wednesday 10th Nov. 10am – 6pm
Thursday 11th Nov. 10am – 6pm
Friday 12th Nov. 10am – 6pm
Saturday 13th Nov. 9.30am – 12noon
After a trawl through the fascinating catalogue this morning I am left stunned by the amount of new material that keeps on appearing at these sales. This catalogue spans Irish history from 1015 (!) to almost the present day and there is something here for every collector. Amongst the things that caught my eye was Lot.23 – A set of 1798 lead soldiers (circa 1970) “Soldiers in miniature – The Rebels” – Est.€200-300, some particular fine examples of 1689/90 ‘gun money’
- Gun Money – produced to pay troops during the Williamite War in Ireland 1689-91
and Lot.5 – 1655. A Cromwellian Soldier sells his grant of land in Ireland (manuscript)
“J. Morris Fitzgerald late soldier in Coll. Henry Perkins own troops “ selling his land to Robert Browne. The original grant was in 1651, witnessed by Humphrey Butler, Samuel Conaley and John Magher. With signature and seal of Maurice Fitzgerald. €300-€400 (£260-£350 approx.) – the origins of my own family in Ireland.
Other lots include a vast array of antiquarian books, medals, flags, political ephemera, firearms, swords, uniforms, IRA/UVF memorabilia, RIC, British Army, photographs, ephemera from the H-Blocks, coins, banknotes, and GAA/Rugby and Soccer medals/programmes etc. Hopefully some of the material will end up in museum collections.
Woodwards, Cork – Auction of Irish Silver & Irish Art – Weds.3rd November, 2010
Woodwards
Woodwards Auction Rooms, 26, Cook Street, Cork
Tel: (021) 427 3327
email: auctions@woodwards.ie
Sale: Wednesday, November 3rd at 6pm
Auction of Irish Silver & Irish Art
Featuring a selection of Irish & English Silver, and Irish Art from the collection of the late Alphonsus J O’Brien of Ballincollig.
182 JOHN CLAUDE BOSANQUET Oil on canvas ‘LEE BY CARRIGROHANE CASTLE’ 52 x 75cm €1000 - €2000
One of the more interesting paintings in the sale is Lot.182 – pictured above – by the Cork artist John Claude Bosanquet and painted circa 1870.
Viewing: This Sunday 2pm – 5pm, Monday, Tuesday and day of sale 10am – 5pm.
Further details and preview here: http://www.woodwards.ie/
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