THE LIBRARY COLLECTION - TIMED ONLINE AUCTION 14th April 2021

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www.adams.ie The Irish Library| 14th April 2021
Auction Wednesday 14th
April 2021
THE LIBRARY COLLECTION

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www.adams.ie The Library Collection | 14th April 2021
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION
ADAM’S
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Dublin D02 X665
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The Library Collection
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APRIL 1ST - APRIL 14TH
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BIDDING OPENS
MONDAY 22ND MARCH 2021
BIDDING BEGINS TO CLOSE
WEDNESDAY 14TH APRIL 2021 AT 2PM

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS
1. Estimates and Reserves
These are shown below each lot in this sale. All amounts shown are in Euro. The figures shown are provided merely as a guide to prospective
purchasers. They are approximate prices which are expected, are not definitive and are subject to revision. Reserves, if any, will not be any
higher than the lower estimate.
2. Payment, Delivery and Purchasers Premium
Under no circumstances will delivery of purchases be given whilst the auction is in progress. All purchases must be paid for no later than
Friday 16th April 2021. Please contact a member of staff to arrange delivery of your purchases. Auctioneers commission on purchases is
charged at the rate of 25% (inclusive of VAT). Terms: Strictly cash, card, bankers draft or cheque drawn on an Irish bank. Cheques will
take a minimum of eight workings days to clear the bank, unless they have been vouched to our satisfaction prior to the sale, or you have a
previous cheque payment history with Adam’s. We also accept payment by credit and debit card (Visa & MasterCard only). For payments by
bank transfer please ensure all bank charges are paid in addition to the invoice total, in order to avoid delays in the release of items. Goods
will only be released upon clearance through the bank of all monies due.
Artists Resale Rights (Droit de Suite) is not payable by purchasers.
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All lots are sold within the auctioneers VAT margin scheme. Revenue Regulations require that the buyers premium must be invoiced at a
rate which is inclusive of VAT. This is not recoverable by any VAT registered buyer.
4. Condition
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are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a
reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any
others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Please ensure that condition
report requests are submitted before 12 noon on Tuesday 13th April 2021 as we cannot guarantee that they will be dealt with after this time.
5. Absentee Bids
We are happy to execute absentee or written bids for bidders who are unable to bid online themselves and can also arrange for bidding to be
conducted by telephone. However, these services are subject to special conditions (see conditions of sale in this catalogue).
All arrangements for absentee and telephone bidding must be made before 5pm on the day prior to sale. Bidding by telephone may be
booked on all lots. Early booking is advisable as availability of lines cannot be guaranteed.
**Please note that once online bids are placed these bids may not be cancelled or retracted **
6. LOTS MADE OF / CONTAINING ANTIQUE IVORY AND/ OR CORAL
Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that
of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or
coral to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsi-
ble for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
LOTS MADE OF / CONTAINING ANTIQUE IVORY AND RHINO HORN ARE INDICATED BY THE
FOLLOWING SYMBOLs ‘*’ &’**’
7. All lots are being sold under the Conditions of Sale as printed in this catalogue and on display on
our website.

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CHAIRMAN
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MANAGING DIRECTOR
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FINE ART DEPARTMENT
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of bidding yourself online please contact a member of our staff
who will be very happy to assist you in the bidding process.
HOW TO BID IN THIS SALE
Bidding will open on Monday 22nd
March and will begin to close at 2pm on
Wednesday 14th
April.
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VIEWING, CONDITION REPORTS & IMAGE REQUESTS
Due to Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions, in-person viewing will not take place
at 26 St Stephen’s Green. Virtual viewing and informative videos can be
found on our website.
Our staff will be on-hand to carry out Condition Reports and attend to
Additional Image Requests for the lots in this sale.
These requests can be made through our website, or by calling our offices
at +353 (0)1 676 0261 or emailing info@adams.ie
Please ensure such requests are made in good time in advance of the
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You may place a higher maximum bid of your choice and the bidding will automatically increase
by the next increment.
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offered meets the minimum price designated by the Auctioneer (i.e. the seller’s reserve price),
the lot is sold.
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TIMED ONLINE AUCTION EXPLAINED

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A LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY ‘GLASS ONION’/ ONION WINE BOTTLE,
of squat onion form and tapered spout. 17. cm tall
€ 200 - 300
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HENRY FREDERICK LUCAS-LUCAS (1848 - 1943)
‘Vaulter’ and ‘Spiteful;’ - hounds from the north Kildare Harriers,
Champion Dog and Bitch, Peterborough Harrier Show 1927
A pair oil on canvas, 22.5 x 30cm
Signed, inscribed and dated 1929
€ 800 - 1,200
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A GEORGE IV STYLE MAHOGANY WINDOW SEAT,
of rectangular form, with moulded edge, twin cylinder
ornament on fluted tapering legs. 104cm wide
Provenance: Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo
€ 500 - 800
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A RARE 19TH CENTURY OAK CASED BALLOT BOX,
of squared form with domed top with central roundel and divided interior, applied with brass lettering
“Y” and “N”, fitted with two short ballot drawers and flanked by Corinthian columns. 32cm wide, 22cm
deep, 37cm high
€ 800 - 1,200
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A PAIR OF ITALIAN BRONZE FIGURE MODELS OF
WINGED CHERUBS,
each modelled sitting on rock stump on Siena
marble plinths. 17.5cm high
€ 600 – 1,000
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A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS,
after the antique with draped toga and standing on
plinth base, marked “Musee du Louvre”. 34cm high
€ 300 - 500
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AN UNUSUAL CARVED AND STAINED WOOD BIRDCAGE,
modelled as a two-storey house with arched window door panels, niches door panels and
baluster rails, surmounted by a bell tower, enclosing various perches. 79cm high, 52cm wide,
35cm deep
€ 600 - 800
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A VICTORIAN BRASS FRAMED LOW CLUB FENDER,
with burgundy buttoned leather upholstered seat, on tubular brass supports,
with a central vacant arch. 50cm high; 186cm wide; 57cm deep
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY TOLEWARE TABLE LAMPS,
converted from tea canisters, each of cylindrical
form and individually numbered “48” and “74” in gilt,
reserved against a black-painted ground, with modern
angular shades. 50cm high
€ 500 - 800
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FRENCH SCHOOL (18TH CENTURY)
Portrait of a Gentleman, Wearing a Velvet Jacket and a Grey Wig
Pastel, 60 x 50cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMEN
A Sawfish Rostrum,
displayed in its natural form with 21 pointed teeth to either side, on dis-
play stand. 117.5cm high
€ 400 - 600
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A RARE COCO DE MERE NUT, Seychelles,
in its natural form. 27cm deep, 29cm wide
€ 600 - 1,000
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A LEOPARDSKIN RUG,
Van Ingin & Van Ingin, Mysore India, with
black felt backing. 240cm long, 156cm wide
€ 800 - 1,200
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A 17TH CENTURY OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS,
of rectangular form, the top with moulded rim,
over an arrangement of drawers with geometric
moulding, raised on bracket feet. 87 x 96 x 58cm
high
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED CHARGER/
ALMS DISH,
AFTER LÉONARD MOREL-LADEUIL, 53cm
diameter
€ 500 – 700
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A LATE 17TH CENTURY OAK WAINSCOT ARMCHAIR,
the shaped rectangular back with scroll carved cresting, above foliate carved panel back, with scrolling arms
on baluster turned supports, over solid seat, raised on baluster turned legs and stretchers
€ 600 - 1,000
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A 17TH CENTURY WILLIAM AND MARY OAK AND ELM REFECTORY TABLE,
the plank top in figured elm, above carved frieze with a trailing leaf pattern,
centred with initials and date ‘WB 1649’, the short sides of the frieze carved
with foliate lunettes, raised on cup and cover carved baluster supports and
square block stretchers. 79 x 249 x 86cm high
€ 5,000 - 8,000
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A POWDER BLUE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED GLOBULAR
POT-POURRI VASE AND COVER,
the detachable top surmounted with an eagle over a
Vitruvian scroll collar, and body supported within three or-
nithological mounts on concave platform base. 28cm high
Provenance: Lyons House, Co. Kildare; Collection of the
Peck Family, Prehen House, Derry
€ 700 - 1,000
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18TH CENTURY SCHOOL
Portrait of an Austrian Marshall with Baton -
Possibly Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
Oil on canvas, 98 x 76cm
Provenance: Collection of the Peck Family, Prehen House,
Derry
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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A FRENCH SHAGREEN AND ORMOLU MOUNTED CARTOUCHE
SHAPED JEWELLERY CASKET,
18th Century, the hinged cover overlaid with scroll and rock-
work mounts, with interlinked floral swags and fountain, the
interior silk lined panel, with fitted mirror. 30cm wide, 23cm
deep, 8cm high
Derry
€ 700 - 1,000
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FULL SUIT OF
ARMOUR,
in the Renaissance style with damascened detailing,
on wooden plinth, with two-handled processional
sword.
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FULL SUIT OF
ARMOUR,
in the Renaissance style with damascened detailing,
on wooden plinth.
€ 2,000 - 4,000
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A 19TH CENTURY ANGLO INDIAN TORTOISHELL PEN BOX,
of rectangular form, the hinged top with overlaid ivory
panel inscribed with a dragon, enclosed within a series of
inked and pierced ivory strapwork, the sides overlaid with
conforming pierced ivory panels, opening to reveal a baise
lined interior, raised on stylised ivory paw feet. *
€ 300 – 500
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AN ITALIAN OLIVEWOOD AND MARQUETRY INLAID CASKET,
of rectangular form with moulded top inset with mother of
pearl ornament and frieze panel depicting ladies gathering
the harvest, on ball feet. 39cm wide, 29cm deep, 24cm high*
€ 300 - 500
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A 19TH CENTURY COROMANDEL WOOD TRAVELLING
VANITY CASE, c.1830,
the rectangular hinged top enclosing a compliment of
silver topped bottles, jars, brushes and accessories, all
set in individual compartments, with fall front panel and
interior short drawer. 24cm deep, 31cm wide, 20cm high
€ 500 - 800
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A 19TH CENTURY LEATHER GUN CASE,
by Holland & Holland of London,
set with brass corner mounts and stamped panel
“P.P.H.” for Lord Hephill, Tulira Castle, with carrying
handle, leather fasting strap and fitted interior. 85 x
35.5cm
€ 400 - 600
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AN AMERICAN MAHOGANY AND BRASS
BOUND SURGICAL BOX, 19th century,
presented to Samuel Moore, M.D dated,
1865, fitted with two trays containing
various medical and surgical instruments
and accessories, including an amputation
saw by Hilliards of Glasgow, 42cm wide
€ 300 - 500
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY COLLEC-
TOR’S CHEST,
of rectangular form, fitted with six shallow draw-
ers, some with compartmented lining and each
fitted with turned button handles. 33cm wide,
53cm deep, 18cm high
€ 300 - 500
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY AND BUTTON-
BACK UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS,
each with rectangular padded back and stuffed seat with
acanthus carved arms and cabriole legs ending on pad
feet. 95cm high, 73cm wide
Provenance: Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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A EARLY 19TH CENTURY GILTWOOD CONVEX WALL
MIRROR,
of circular form, surmounted with a model of winged
eagle and fitted with two scroll arm branches, with
upturned light sockets and acanthus carved apron,
enclosing a mirror plate and reeded slip. 117.5cm high,
79cm wide
€1,000 – 1,500
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ATTRIBUTED TO MICHAEL VAN MUSSCHER
Portrait of a Lady Standing by a Fountain
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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AN IRISH VICTORIAN LIBRARY CHAIR, circa 1840,
plaque for Campbell of Belfast, with “horseshoe” back-
rail and acanthus splat and seat covered in green hide
on turned column feet.
73cm high, 64.5cm wide
€ 600 - 800
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LEATHER UPHOLS-
TRED WING-BACK ARMCHAIR,
covered in green hide with out-turned armrests and
fitted with loose seat cushion on square legs and
brass casters. 118.5cm high
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN OAK AND LEATHER UPHOL-
STERED COCK FIGHTING OR READING CHAIR,
the ‘horseshoe’ top rail and seat stuffed and covered in
green hide, with pierced scroll work splat and serpen-
tine front seat, on fluted tapering legs and castors. 82cm
high
€ 500 - 800
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A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE,
with moulded cornice above four astragal glazed panel doors,
on a base fitted four fielded panel doors on platform base.
218cm wide x 53cm deep x 243cm high
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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A 17TH CENTURY OAK MONK’S CHAIR,
with hinged back converting to a table, of heavily carved form with plain arms on
baluster columns terminating in baluster supports, raised on turned block feet,
joined by plain stretchers. 154cm high
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A COLLECTION OF 18TH, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY PEWTER WARES,
including plates, jugs and tankards
€ 100 - 200
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A 19TH CENTURY PAINTED WOOD TRUNK,
of rectangular form, with domed hinged top.
82cm wide
€ 600 - 800
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JOHN RILEY (1646-1691)
Portrait of Colonel Henry Wharton, dressed in armour and holding a baton
Inscribed ‘Colonel Henry Whartone IIIrd, son of P Ld...’
In period frame
Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 15/06/00, Lot 111
€ 8,000 - 10,000
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A PAIR OF IRISH MAHOGANY TRAY TOP WINE TABLES,
early 19th century,
each with circular top above a spiral and ring turned
centre column, carved with acanthus leaves and
supported on a triangular concave platform with hairy
paw feet. 60cm high, 40cm diameter
€ 800 - 1,200
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AN IRISH WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY WINE COOLER,
of sarcophagus shape with leaf cast brass ring
handles, with domed cover and gadrooned edge,
supported on bold paw feet. 69cm wide, 43.5cm deep,
50cm high
€ 800 - 1,200
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A PAIR OF MAHOGANY AND BRASS
BOUND WINE COOLERS, 19th century,
of octagonal form, with broad brass bands
and ring handles, with detachable zinc
liners, on fitted stands with castors. Each
76cm high
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A VICTORIAN BRASS AND LEATHER UPHOLSTERED CLUB FENDER,
with stuffed seat covered in a dark green hide, supported on upright
brass column on stepped base. 160cm wide, 70cm deep, 80.5cm high
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY AND PINE 10 DRAWER
COLLECTOR’S CHEST,
of rectangular form with plain moulded top above
graduated drawers and plinth base. 49.5cm wide,
29.5cm deep, 70cm high
€ 200 - 300
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A 19TH CENTURY MODEL OF ‘EAGLE’ A TWO-MAST BOAT,
in choppy waters and housed within a timber framed glazed
display case. 80cm wide, 54.5cm deep, 61cm high
€ 600 - 800
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A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CLERK’S CABINET,
of rectangular form with twin cupboard doors, each
decorated with central cartouche shaped reserve filled
with ribbon tied floral garlands and enclosing an ar-
rangement of sixteen short drawers on turned bun feet.
89cm wide, 52cm deep, 86.5cm high
€ 800 - 1,200
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A STAINED WOOD AND MAHOGANY VENEER METAMOR-
PHIC LIBRARY TABLE / STEPS,
the rectangular folding top with gilt tooled leather
surface, transforming into a four-tread library steps, on
square tapering legs and brass castors. Table 50.5 x 91 x
58cm high; steps 50.5 x 91 x 92.5cm high
€ 400 - 600
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A 19TH CENTURY AND BRASS INLAID
TRAVELLING WRITING SLOPE /
CHEST,
of rectangular form, the hinged lid
opening to reveal a tooled leather
scriver and fitted interior of inkwell
and stationary compartments. 35cm
wide, 23cm deep, 15cm high
€ 200 - 300
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR CANTERBURY,
with three open compartments, raised on turned columns,
fitted single frieze drawer, on turned tapering legs. 49 x 34
x 59cm high
€ 200 - 300
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AN IRISH GEORGE II SILVER TWO HANDLED CUP,
Dublin c.1740, presented to Isaac Greenwood Esq. by Mary Bower with inscription and date 1825, the
body of semi-ovoid with central girdle and applied with opposing scroll handles, gilded interior on waist-
ed circular foot, (c.12 troy ozs).13.5cm high, 17cm wide across handles
€ 500 - 700
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ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (1527 - 1598)
Hibernia, 1579
Coloured map, 36 x 48cm
Framed
Published 1579, Latin Edition. The Theea-
trum was the first collection of maps to be
bound together in a uniform format and
accompanied by a descriptive text.
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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JOHN SENEX (1678 - 1740)
Map of Ireland [1728]
96 x 66cm
This is the second edition of John Senex
map of Ireland in which the Maxwell im-
print has been removed and the address
is now ‘The Globe against St. Dunstans
Church’
€ 200 - 300
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MURDOCH MACKENZIE (1712 - 1797)
The South Coast of Ireland from Gally
Head to Cape Clear [1776]
50 x 90cm
Surveyed and navigated by M. Macken-
zie.
This is the 5th chart in Vol. II of A Mar-
itime Survey of Ireland, Published in
London, 1776
€ 300 - 400
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GREENVILLE COLLINS (1643 - 1694)
Chart of Dublin Bay
Hand coloured engraving, 46 x 56cm
From Great British Coasting Pilot.
Collins was Commissioned by Charles
II to survey the coast of Britain and
Ireland
€ 200 - 300
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Galway Bay on the West Coast of
Ireland
72 x 102cm
Surveyed and navigated by M. Macken-
zie Snr.
Chart of Galway Bay from Inishtimon
to Lettermullen , including the Arran
Islands and Goromna
€ 250 - 400
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The River Shannon
52 x 128cm
From A Maritime Survey of Ireland, pub-
lished London, 1776
€ 200 - 400
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REV. J LINDSEY
A New and Correct Chart of the Harbour
of Cork
Engraving, 46 x 54.5cm
From ‘Great British Coasting Pilot’ by
Greenville Collins, first published in 1693.
The last atlas was published in 1764. The
chart was added to the 1760 edition. En-
graved by J. Mynde
€ 300 - 500
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GREENVILLE COLLINS (1643 - 1694)
Chart of Carreckfergus
Hand coloured engraving, 45 x 55cm
From Great British Coasting Pilot.
Collins was Commissioned by Charles II to
survey the coast of Britain and Ireland
€ 200 - 300
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AFTER JOHN SPEEDE
The Four Provinces of Ireland
A composed set of four hand coloured engravings, 41 x 53cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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JAMES MALTON (1761 - 1803)
‘’A Picturesque and Descriptive View of the City of Dublin”
A set of twenty-five views of Dublin
Hand coloured aquatints, 31 x 43cm
€ 8,000 - 12,000
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James Malton is thought to have lived in Dublin during the 1780s with his father Thomas Malton, an architectural draughtsman
and teacher. According to the Publius source he was apprenticed to James Gandon, the famous architect, at the age of 17 in
1781. Malton’s apprenticeship to Gandon was terminated after three years by mutual consent, after which he moved to London,
working from there with frequent visits back to Dublin. Malton engaged on his grand project to produce his ‘’Picturesque Views
of Dublin’’, on a scale hitherto unknown even in London. Dublin pre-Act of Union in 1800 was of course an incredibly rich and
vibrant city at the zenith of its financial and cultural powers, and so to Malton it must have appeared ripe for acceptance of such
a publication to celebrate its status as the city second only to London. The book was published in six parts by subscription, as
was the custom starting in 1792. The painting itself was carried out in London The book proved in part to be too great an un-
dertaking for Malton, and he could not have foreseen the exodus which took place in the city after the Act of Union in 1800. He
died in 1803 in London at the age of 38 of a brain fever, and undoubtedly did not reap the rewards of his endeavour.
James Malton (1761-1803) undertook his Views of Dublin project in the 1780s and began to publish his set of twenty-five prints
in 1792. Completed as an architecturally accurate depiction of Dublin, these prints served as a visual record for the city. The
prints enlightened those living in the latter part of the 18th century as to the nature of Dublin and, to this day, they have main-
tained their importance as a captivating illustration of the city as it was.
In 1796, St. Stephens Green, Dublin was published, providing a view stretching from the North West corner of the park, near
what is now the Grafton Street entrance, towards Leeson Street. This idyllic and civilised portrayal of urban park life acts in direct
juxtaposition to the areas previous history.
The area of St. Stephens Green was so called on account of St. Stephens Church and its accompanying leper house that was
founded in the vicinity c.1192. Until 1664, the Green itself consisted of a swampy stretch of land in which the locals could graze
their livestock in between public executions and witch burnings.
In order to reform this part of Dublin, an area of 27 acres was bordered off by lime trees with the surrounding plots of land being
subject to housing development. Only those inhabiting these plots were granted access to the Green.
During the next century, the Stephens Green area rose in popularity as the opening of Grafton Street (1708) and Dawson
Street (1723) piqued the interest of fashionable individuals. As such, the park soon became a promenade of high society, with
particular devotion being given to the Beaux Walk which ran along its northern edge. It is here that Malton has set his scene,
portraying Dublin society at leisure. As ladies and gentleman pause for idle chatter, the viewer is encompassed by the lazy hum
of their surroundings, whilst a pointing figure on the right directs our eye across the expanse of green, over a statue of George
III by John van Nost and out to the city beyond. Rising in unison, these buildings are a stark reminder of Georgian solidarity and
represent the building standards that were put on the Greens surrounding plots of land.
With the passing of an Act of Parliament in 1814, we see St. Stephens Green warping slightly from Maltons depiction. Where
once people could walk their dogs, these animals were now banned, along with such acts as running and jumping and any
other exertion that might harm the land and the plants on it.
This is all changed when, in 1880, Lord Ardilaun officially opened St. Stephens Green to the general public. In 1884, he handed
possession of the Green over to the Dublin Corporation to hold on behalf of the people. From here, the Green, now under the
control of the OPW, has progressed into the area that we know today.
Over two hundred years after Malton committed his 18th century park to paper, the Green still holds a resemblance to its past.
Whilst certain changes cannot be denied, for example the destruction of van Nosts statue which once stood proudly in the cen-
tre, or the extensive growth of the lime trees bordering the walks, the similarities remain. Visitors to Dublin continue to enjoy the
Beaux Walk and, with a change of costume, Malton’s scene would appear quite at home in the 21st century city.

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PRIOR, MATTHEW
The Poetical Works (2 Vols), London 1779, polished
calf, the spine gilt in compartments centred by pat-
erae, crimson and green morocco labels
Vol I has the bookplate of James Leigh Perrot and Vol
2 that of Richard Brinsley Sheridan superimposed.
This edition of Priors poems, admired throughout
the Georgian period was bought out by the pub-
lisher T. Evans who dedicates it to Richard Brinsley
Sheridan. It would seem that the original owner was
J.L Perrot, the relation and influencer of Jane Austen
and that subsequently came to the Sheridans.
€ 400 - 600
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A COLLECTION OF THIRTEEN VARIOUS MINIATURE
PORTRAITS,
mainly comprising 19th century examples, including
an Indian example on ivory, of the others examples,
some painted on ivory and others on card. (13)*
€ 700 - 1,000
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AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH BRASS CASED
CARRIAGE CLOCK,
with retailer’s mark ‘E&RS’ Harrison Finsbury Park.
12 cm high
€ 100 - 200
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A VICTORIAN 18” TERRESTRIAL GLOBE by W & A. K Johnson,
on turned wooden stand. 71cm high
€ 1,000 - 2,000
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JONATHAN FISHER
A set of ten views of County Wicklow, from ‘Scenery of Ireland Illus-
trated’
Aquatints, each 20 x 28cm
Published, Dublin 1793 -1795
Views included:
Entrance into the Valley of Glendalough (January 1795);
View of the Principle Lake of Glendalough (January 1795);
N.W View of the Valley of Glendalough (January 1795);
Glenmalour, Co Wicklow (April 1793);
View from Kilmacanic Glen (January 1793); Devils Glen (Jan 1795);
The Waterfall in Powerscourt Park (January 1795);
Glen of Downs, (March 1794);
View in the Dargle (January 1793);
Tinneyhinch (April 1793)
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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IRISH SCHOOL (18TH CENTURY)
Shipping by the Customs House, Dublin
Oil on canvas laid on board, 78 x 90cm
Provenance: Collection of the Peck Family, Prehen House, Derry
€ 3,000 - 4,000
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT LIBRARY BOOKCASE, c.1770,
with a moulded dentil cornice above four astragal glazed doors, the bottom section with a
pair of panelled cupboard doors, flanked by five graduated short drawers to each side, with
drop brass handles, raised on platform base. 281cm high, 282cm wide, 60cm deep
Provenance: Reindeer Antiques, London, 12 May 2004
€ 6,000 - 10,000
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A PAIR OF IRISH VICTORIAN SILVERED AND GILT OVAL
MIRRORS,
decorated with glass studs. 89 x 49cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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AN ANTIQUE TABRIZ WOOL CARPET,
the red ground decorated with all over floral motifs in
blue, white and greens, within multiple borders and
guard stripes. 436 x 330cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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AN ENGLISH BEECHWOOD AND FELTLINED HEPTAG-
ONAL ‘VONO’ POKER TABLE,
with collapsible squared tapering legs, the top with
countersunk chip compartments and centre roundel.
122cm wide, 74cm high
€ 400 - 600
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AFTER P.J MENE (19TH CENTURY)
Horse striding by fence
Bronze, 19cm high; 23cm wide
€ 300 - 500
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A VICTORIAN SNOOKER SCORE BOARD BY
J.THURSTON, & CO. LONDON,
of shaped rectangular form with sliding
sections each representing different colours,
surmounted with inscribed plaque ‘J.Thurs-
ton, manufactured by appointment to her
Majesty, Catherine Stt Strand, London’.
€500 - 800
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A 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT BUST OF A YOUNG
QUEEN VICTORIA
Carved wax on circular socle base and contained
within a Victorian glass dome, bust 18cm high
(dome and stand 30.5cm high)
€ 400 - 600
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A BRASS BARREL PERCUSSION ACTION BLUN-
DERBUSS, 19th Century,
with flared muzzle, ram rod and bayonet attach-
ment, brass trigger ring and partially chequered
stock.
€ 1,000 - 2,000
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AFTER DAVID WATSON STEVENSON (SCOTTISH 1842-1904)
Bust of Sir John Fowler (1817-1898)
Bronze, 36 cm high from base
Signed indistinctly verso
Inscribed ‘FOWLER’ to the base
Sir John Fowler was a British engineer, born on July 15th 1817 in Wadsley, a
town near Sheffield, England. Fowler established his career in London as a
civil engineer where he worked on a variety of projects, such as the extension
of the Metropolitan Railway, which later became the London Underground,
the world’s first subway system. Fowler continued working on several notable
projects in the capital, including the construction of Victoria Station between
1866-67, but perhaps his greatest achievement was designing and overseeing
construction of the great cantilever bridge over the Firth of Forth from 1882
to 1890, together with his partner Benjamin Baker. Firth of Forth was one of
the first cantilever bridges and was the world’s longest span for several years
after its construction. Fowler was made a baronet in 1890. He died in 1898.
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TILT-TOP WINE TABLE, c.1790,
with solid circular top, on a birdcage support with tapering
central column ending with plain down swept legs and pad
feet. 68cm diameter, 71cm high
€ 300 - 500
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AN IRISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY FRAMED
WINGBACK ARMCHAIR,
upholstered in yellow fabric, with padded
back and seat, outscrolling arms on shell
carved cabriole legs joined by stretcher.
127cm high
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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A GEORGIAN STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD PIER
MIRROR,
20th Century, of shaped rectangular form,
the rectangular plate contained within narrow
raised border, surmounted by acanthus scroll
pediment with central carved putti in high
relief, the outer frame carved with bird heads,
above scroll apron with conforming decoration
and central carved floral motif.
€ 500 – 700
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AN IRISH MAHOGANY FRAMED WING-
BACK ARMCHAIR,
the square back and seat upholstered
in close nail cream fabric with red and
gold floral decoration, with loose cush-
ion, and carved scroll end arm rests,
raised on acanthus carved cabriole
legs and claw feet.
€ 800 – 1,200
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JAMES WILLIAM GIBBS (19TH CENTURY)
A pair of Italianate landscapes
Oil on board, each 24 x 34cm
€ 2,000 - 4,000
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HENRY HOWARD RA (1769-1847)
Portrait of Maria Reinagle, half-length, in white
dress
Oil on canvas, 18 x 14.5cm
Signed indistinctly verso
Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 4/7/01, Lot 43
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS
BOUND PEAT AND PLATE BUCKETS.
Each 42cm high excluding handle
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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WILLIAM STEPHEN COLEMAN (1829-1904)
The ‘Cup and Ball’ Game
Signed and dated 1882
Provenance: Private Collection, Dublin.
€ 8,000 - 12,000
Born in Sussex in 1829 the son of surgeon William Thomas Coleman and his wife Henrietta Dendy, his
elder sister was artist Helen Cordelia Coleman (1847–1884).
Coleman was unsuccessful in a career as a surgeon and turned to natural history illustration. He painted
mainly landscapes with figures, in a style with something in common with watercolourist Miles Birket
Foster, and concentrated on semi-classical figure subjects. His classically-influenced works placed him
in the toga and terrace or marble school with artists George Bulleid, W. Anstey Dollond, Norman Pres-
cott-Davies and Oliver Rhys.
Coleman was a versatile artist, executing etchings, occasionally working in pastel, but primarily painting
exquisitely in oil. He was a member of the original committee of management of the Dudley Gallery in
London, contributing to the first exhibition in 1865. He continued to exhibit till 1879, and remained on the
committee till 1881.
In 1869 Coleman began to experiment in pottery and porcelain decoration. The Mintons Art Pottery
Studio in Kensington Gore was established under his direction in 1871, and he executed figure designs for
Mintons ceramic ware. He died after a long illness at 11 Hamilton Gardens, St. John’s Wood, on 22 March
1904.
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CIRCLE OF JAN WEENIX (DUTCH, 1641-1719)
A dead mallard, pigeons, a jay, a kingfisher, a green woodpecker and various
songbirds with a fox and a dog in a park, a villa beyond
Oil on canvas, 105.4 x 86.3cm
Provenance: Walter, 8th Duke of Beccleuch and 10th Duke of Queensberry, K.T.,
P.C., G.C.V.O;
Christie’s, London, 19th November 1971, Lot 63;
Christie’s, London, 7th July 2000, Lot 142
€ 8,000 - 12,000
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WILLIAM BROMLEY (19TH CENTURY)
The Blackberry Gatherers, 1876
Oil on panel, 25.5 x 30.5cm
Signed
Provenance: Sotheby’s London, 6/6/01, Lot 21
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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WILLIAM DARLING MCKAY (1844 - 1924)
Potato diggers
Signed with initials
Provenance: Sotheby’s Gleneagles, 5/9/01, Lot 1223
€ 2,500 - 3,500
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A GEORGE IV GILTWOOD CONVEX GIRANDOLE WALL
MIRROR,
surmounted with a seahorse, with rope moulding
and fan shaped terminal. 126 x 110cm
Provenance: Collection of the Peck Family, Prehen
House, Derry
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES JERVAS (1675-1739)
Portrait of a Gentleman
House, Derry
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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A GILTWOOD AND MARBLE TOP SIDE TABLE,
first quarter of 18th century,
fitted with heavy rouge marble, within a moulded edge and
carved frieze decorated with bowed swag apron and inter-
linked scroll work, on incurved cabriole legs and h-shaped
stretcher, carved with acanthus leaves and central flower
group finial. 116cm wide x 66cm deep x 87cm high
Derry
€ 5,000 - 8,000
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JOHN BUTTS (c.1728 - 1764)
A Mountainous Wooded Landscape with figures gathering wood
Oil on canvas, 94.5 x 128cm
Provenance: Sotheby’s, London, 6 July 1983, lot 250
Exhibited: Dublin, Exhibition Palace, Arts, Industries and Manufactures (and Loan Museum of Works of Art),
1872.
€ 15,000 - 20,000
As one of the finest early Irish landscape painters, John Butts specialised in extensive woodland scenes, often based on his native county
of Cork around the margins of the Blackwater river. His idealised and romanticised views reflect a particular stylistic tradition of landscape
painting, greatly influenced by French 17th century artists’ such as Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin.
Works by Butts are considerably scarce and large-scale landscape scenes,such as the present example are particularly important additions to
the artist’s known oeuvre.The early years of his career were spent in Cork, studying and painting from the environment around him, in which
he was praised for his remarkable ability to render the breadth and variety of light and shadow in his compositions. While highly idealised
views of the wild local environment, Butts handling of colour and the creation of distinctive atmospheric qualities established him as an artist
of merit.
In this work he captures the toil and hardship of the men at work, gathering large branches for building and fire wood, while the figure in the
distant foreground, returning to the town, is bent over under the weight of his load. The centre of the composition is beautifully lit, the rocky
cliff face bathed in the warm glow of the sun. Butts manages to create both a focused narrative in the foreground of the painting, while also
alluding to the vast and expansive landscape and mountains in the distance. The sun breaks through the clouds, hitting the canopy of the
forest and casting a dappled light over the entire scene.
Little is known about his painting career, other than a move to Dublin in around 1757, where he was employed as scene painter for the Crow
Street Theatre. Married and with a large family to provide for, Butts took on commissions for landscape and figurative paintings in order
to supplement his income. Dogged by is penchant for alcohol, he struggled to maintain consistency in his work and this kept him and his
family in near state of poverty. He resorted to selling ale house scenes, noted as ‘grotesque assemblages’ in Strickland, or painting signs for
businesses and coaches.
While his reputation is not as significant as other Irish landscape painters such as George Barrett or James Barry,the latter of which was a close
friend and contemporary of Butts,the emergence of more works by him will help to establish his legacy as a key figure of 18th century Irish art.
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The poet to his beloved
WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS (1865 - 1939)
An autograph signed letter to ‘My dear Maud’ [Gonne], 1 pp, on his headed paper (82
Merrion Square, Dublin), dated June 13 [1928], sending her a fresh copy of his book.
‘You will find a reference to your self in “Among School Children” -- a Waterford school I went over --
I do not think it will offend you. The book seems to me the best I have done, it is certainly the most successful.
‘Your explanation about the loss of the book may be near the truth but it does not account for several letters of
mine to other people not having arrived. I am exceedingly puzzled.’
With a good signature, ‘W.B. Yeats’.
€8,000 – 12,000
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A SET OF FIVE WILLIAM IV WHITE PAINTED PARCEL GILT SIDE
CHAIRS, c.1830,
possibly designed by Philip Hardwick and supplied by W & C
Wilkinson, London, with padded scroll carved backs and serpen-
tine seats, on turned legs, covered in silk damask, each rear seat
rail stamped ‘IB’. 54cm x 52cm x 92cm high
The form of these chairs, in particular the asymmetrical C-scrolled
cresting suggests an attribution to the designer Philip Hardwick
(1792-1870) who supplied a very similarly conceived set of chairs
for The Court Drawing Room, Goldsmith’s Hall, London in 1834-
35. These were supplied by the Ludgate Hill based firm W & C
Wilkinson. One of the chairs is on loan to the Victoria and Albert
Museum, London.
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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A REGENCY GILTWOOD AND GESSO CONVEX WALL MIR-
ROR, c.1820,
surmounted by an eagle perched on rockwork, flanked by
parcel gilt dolphins, the convex plate within ebon slip and
surrounded with row of applied spheres, above an acan-
thus carved apron. 140cm high, 80cm wide
Provenance: HOK Fine Art, Dublin, 17 June 2004, lot 117
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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STUDIO OF GEORGE BARRET R.A
An extensive wooded river landscape, with a traveller watering his horse in the foreground
and figures on a bridge beyond
After the prime version, signed by the artist, which was sold in London, Christie’s, 19 May
2000, lot 107. Another copy of the composition was sold at Christie’s, South Kensington, 10
May 2007, lot 205.
€ 4,000 - 6,000
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STYLE OF ADRIAEN HENDRIKSZ VERBOOM (1627-
1673)
Sheep and Cattle in Landscape
House, Derry
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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AN IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR SIDE
TABLE,
with shaped apron centred by a scallop shell, raised
on leaf carved cabriole legs with feathered feet. 140 x
74cm
House, Derry
€ 8,000 - 10,000
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ATTRIBUTED TO GRIFFIER
Ordsall Hall, Lancashire
Derry
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY GILTWOOD WALL BRACKETS,
each with shaped top over scroll supports and lion head mask.
48 x 42cm
€ 800 - 1,200
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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY MARBLE TOP CONSOLE TABLES,
of rectangular form, each with green ‘pudding stone’ marble
panels, over narrow ormolu mounted frieze, mirrored back,
supported on gilded Corinthian columns and plinth base.
97cm high, 65cm wide, 49cm deep
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A LARGE WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY FRAMED DOUBLE SCROLL END
SETTEE,
the deep serpentine crest rail with carved leaf and scroll decoration
above a padded back, armrests and seat, covered in floral damask,
the scroll fascia carved with anthemion and scroll work and raised on
turned tapering legs. 218cm wide x 66cm deep x 102cm
€ 600 - 1,000
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NORTHERN ITALIAN SCHOOL (17TH CENTURY)
Diana after the Hunt
Oil on canvas, 137 x 109.5cm
Provenance: The Collection of John Whaley Esq., his sale, on the
premises at Newman House, 86 St. Stephen’s Green, 21st & 22nd
June, 1849, catalogue number 131, as Correggio; Thence by descent
to the present owner, and on loan until 2021 to University College
Dublin, Newman House, 86 St. Stephen’s Green.
€ 12,000 - 18,000
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John Whaley was the younger brother of the infamous adventurer, Thomas “Buck”
Whaley. Their father, Richard Chapell Whaley, known as “Burn-Chapel Whaley” for his
anti-Catholic views, was a direct descendant of Oliver Cromwell. He married their moth-
er Anne Ward, daughter of the Reverend Bernard Ward, in 1759. Anne was then only
eighteen, whilst her husband was already advanced in years. She bore seven children
during the following nine years. Richard Chapell Whaley began to build number 86 St.
Stephen’s Green circa 1765, but did not live to see it finished before his death in 1769.
The Whaleys’ eldest son, also Richard, died as a youngster and a large part of the fam-
ily estates passed to Thomas, as eldest surviving son, on his father’s death. Thomas
“Buck” or “Jerusalem” Whaley, as he came to be known, was educated in Ireland until
his 16th birthday when his mother sent him to France in an attempt to curb his way-
ward behaviour. A stint in Paris only served to encourage his recklessness and in 1788
Buck famously wagered with the Duke of Leinster that he could travel to Jerusalem and
back within a year. Having completed the arduous journey, he collected £15,000 from
the Duke on his return. The story of Buck’s short and fast life is filled with anecdotes
of similar outlandish behaviour and is well documented elsewhere. He died at the age
of 33 at a Cheshire Inn, on route to London, having been reputedly stabbed by a lover
whose sister had also caught his eye.
The last member of the Whaley family to live at 86 St. Stephen’s Green was John Whaley,
former owner of the present painting. John married first Lady Anne Meade, daughter
of the Earl of Clanwilliam; and second, Mary Anne, daughter of John Richardson. As ex-
ecutrix, the latter engaged John Littleton, auctioneer, to sell “The Cabinet and Gallery
Pictures, the Property of the Late John Whaley Esq., containing the most celebrated and
valuable gems of that distinguished collection, embracing the purest specimens of the
most esteemed ancient and modern artists, the whole of which will be sold by auction
in the mansion house no. 86 St. Stephen’s Green South on Thursday and Friday the
21st and 22nd June 1849”.
The impressive catalogue included works attributed to Titian, Veronese, Rembrandt,
Bellini, Rubens and Guido Reni, with a total of 132 pictures listed.

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JOSEPH FLETCHER RBA (20TH CENTURY)
Model of a female nude stretching upwards
Bronze, 123cm high
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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AFTER ANTOINE MERCIE (1845-1916),
CAST BY BARBEDIENNE (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
A French bronze figure of David, entitled
‘David Vainqueur de Goliath’, 76cm high
Bearing signature
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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EDOUARD DROUOT (1859-1945)
Aurora
Bronze with a dark green patina, on a rose marble
base, 91cm high
Signed
€ 5,000 - 7,000
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BARTHOLOMEW COLLES WATKINS RHA (1833 - 1891)
Among the Lonely Mountain Top, Dereen, Co. Kerry
Signed lower left
€ 2,000 - 4,000
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A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY FRAMED UPHOLSTERED
SETTEE,
the curved back bowfront seat and loose squab cushion
covered in a floral damask and raised on fluted square
tapering legs. 183cm wide x 87cm deep x 94cm high
€ 600 - 800
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A PAIR OF GEORGIAN MAHOGANY FRAMED AND
UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS,
each with rectangular back and sides, stuffed seat cov-
ered in a soft white upholstery on plain cabriole legs
and pad feet, joined by h-shaped stretcher
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A LATE VICTORIAN BRASS BOUND GOLDEN OAK FUEL
BUCKET,
of oval form, with swing handle. 38 x 33 x 35cm high
€ 200 - 300
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AN IRISH GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD DEMI-LUNE PIER TABLE, c.1780,
in the manner of Moore of Dublin, the top inlaid with a fan motif, centred by a half
patterae, within a husk border, the frieze with ribbon tied swags of bellflowers,
and paterae above each leg, raised on square banded tapering legs with conform-
ing bellflower decoration. 92cm high x 159cm wide x 57cm deep
Provenance: HOK Fine Art, Dublin, 9 November 2002, lot 306
€ 10,000 - 15,000
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A REGENCY BRASS INLAID SOFA TABLE, c.1820,
with double drop leaves, the top with brass stringing, above
twin frieze drawers with central inlaid brass arabesque, flanked
by applied brass anthemion mounts, raised on lyre shaped
side supports on splayed brass mounted legs with castors and
turned stretcher. 73 x 171 x 71cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A REGENCY AMBOYNA WOOD LIBRARY TABLE,
of rectangular form,with twin opposing draw-
ers, on tapering support columns and bold paw
feet, 73cm high, 138cm wide, 67cm deep
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY SERVING TABLE, c.1810,
the breakfront top with laurel leaf carved rim, above three frieze brass
mounted drawers, raised on on brass-mounted sabre legs between reeded
blocks with claw feet, the central drawer later inserted and fitted for cutlery
with baize lining, partially remounted. 89cm high x 206cm wide x 74cm
deep
Provenance: Anonymous sale, Christie’s London, 6 November 1986, lot 188;
Christie’s London, A View over Eaton Square, 10 November 2005, lot 495
€ 6,000 - 10,000
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A RARE TIBETAN SILVER AND PARCEL GILT TEAPOT AND COVER, 18th / 19th Century,
the detachable top with gilded bud and lotus finial, the semi-ovoid body applied with
scaled dragon mask handle, the neck engraved with a continuous row of lappets and
shoulders applied with the eight precious objects in gilt, and engraved all over with
scrolling foliage, with gilded deity quatrefoils to each side, on fluted spreading foot.
20cm high
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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113
A GERMAN GILTMETAL AND RHINOCEROS HORN EXHIBITION CORNUCOPIA, signed
‘AL MAIR, MUNCHEN, 1909’,
the horn shaped vessel fitted with gilt metal liner and domed cover, surmounted with
a figure of sphinx and mounted with semi-precious jewels and gemstones, supported
by serpent on a domed base mounted with natural rock specimens, malachite and
lapis, on a heptagonal base with pierced and gilt metal panels. 55.5cm high
€8,000 – 10,000
**Intending purchasers from outside of Ireland should satisfy themselves regarding
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A LARGE PERSIAN CARPET,
woven in cream, navy and red tones, with shaped central medallion surrounded by dense
scrolling leaves and flowers, contained within multiple outer borders and fringes cream
ground with navy border. 540cm long x 237cm wide
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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115
A LARGE RED GROUND DONEGAL CARPET,
woven with five rows of alternating medallions within broad and narrow outer borders, lacking
label. 395 x 388cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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117
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BLACK PAINTED CAST
IRON BOOT SCRAPERS,
each cast with an anthemion and supported on
paw and block feet.
€ 800 - 1,200
118
AN EARLY VICTORIAN CAST IRON FOOT SCRAPER,
the decorative side panels raised on oval base.
41 x 26 x 29cm high
€ 200 - 300
116
A GEORGE IV BRONZE BOOTS SCRAPER,
formed as two opposing eagles and standing within an
oval drip-pan. 34cm wide, 25cm high
€ 500 – 800
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119
A 19TH CENTURY CARVED ALABASTER CEILING LIGHT,
converted to electricity, with brass suspension loop and socket
issuing three chains and the mottled shade with Greek key
banding and domed base. 40cm diameter, 16cm high
€ 600 - 800
120
A LATE 19TH CENTURY COPPER AND BRASS FUEL BUCKET,
with swing handle, flat back and raised on three strapwork sup-
ports. 49cm wide x 41cm deep x 38cm high
€ 200 - 300
121
A VICTORIAN BRASS AND LEATHER UPHOLSTERED CLUB FENDER,
of rectangular form with 15 brass bar columns and cavetto plinth.
150cm wide, 59cm high, 59cm deep
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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122
A VICTORIAN GAMES BOX,
retailed by Wedgwood & Sons, 9 Cornhill,
London, with hinged cover and doors con-
taining a fitted and compartmented interior,
with games board for chess and backgam-
mon, chess set, various domino and draft
pieces, counterchips and playing cards. The
box 32cm wide, 18cm high. The King 7cm
high
€ 500 – 700
123
FRENCH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)
Model of Napoleon
Bronze on plinth base, 19cm high
€ 300 - 400
124
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY COPPER SODA-ACID FIRE
EXTINGUISHER,
of upright cylindrical form, the top with circular turning
handle, rubber spray nozzle. 56cm high
€ 150 – 250
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126
A BRONZE MODEL OF A FEMALE TORSO,
raised on a grey marble base, 17cm high,
(33cm high with base)
€ 300 - 400
125
JOHN BEHAN RHA (B.1938)
The Immigrants
Bronze, 19.5cm high, 22cm wide
€ 1,500 - 2,000
127
EAMON O’DOHERTY
John F. Kennedy
Bronze on marble base, 53cm high (68cm high incl.
base)
Edition 1/2
€ 4,000 - 5,000
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128
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY REVOLVING BOOK STAND,
of squared upright form surmounted with a book trough and
each side with recessed four-tier shelving on moulded base.
117cm high, 60cm wide, 64cm deep
€ 800 - 1,200
129
A PAIR OF MAHOGANY RECEPTION DOORS,
of rectangular form with compartmented glazing with
brass and turned wood handles above a fielded panel
lower section. 233cm high, 74cm wide
€ 2,500 - 3,500
130
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FIELDED PANEL DOORS,
each of rectangular shape with graduated com-
partments and brass push plates. 233cm high,
74cm wide
€ 1,000 – 1,500
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131
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY TWO TIER RE-
VOLVING BOOKCASE,
of circular form, with slender rail supports,
raised on X-shaped base and brass castors.
€ 300 - 500
133
A PAIR OF OAK AND LEATHER UPHOLSTERED SIDE
CHAIRS, late 19th century,
attributed to Gustav Stickley with tanned leather
back and seat with close nail studding, on square
legs joined by ‘H’ shape stretcher. 100.5cm high,
48.5cm deep
€ 500 - 800
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134
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY TALL BOOKCASE,
with moulded cornice above twin arched astragal
glazed panel doors, on a cupboard base fitted twin
fielded panel doors, on bracket feet. 125 x 60.5 x
232cm high
€ 600 - 1,000
135
A LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL BRACKET
CLOCK,
of arched rectangular form, the domed top flanked with twin
pointed finials over a glazed door enclosing a gilt and silvered dial,
inked with Roman numerals, raised on stepped base. 36cm high
€ 200 - 400
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR PARTNER’S DESK,
the top with inset green leather effect scriver, above three frieze drawers to each side, raised on leaf carved
turned fluted tapering legs. 102 x 180 x 76cm high
€ 400 - 600
136
A PAIR OF HEAVY CARVED STAINED OAK TUB
ELBOW HALL CHAIRS,
with panels of foliate decoration, oval solid
seats and raised on cast iron tripod supports.
59cm wide
€ 250 - 350
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138
A JAPANESE LACQUERED AND MOTHER OF PEARL
HANGING WALL CABINET, late 19th Century,
with pierced scroll cresting and decorated with
quail in an open landscape decorated in gilt
applied mother of pearl over asymmetrical shelves
and compartments. 95.5cm high, 59cm wide
€ 300 - 500
139
A CHINESE LONGQUAN CELADON DISH, 14th
century,
of shallow circular form, with flattened barbed rim,
and centred with a trellis work medallion, and en-
circled by carved florets and foliage, in sea green
celadon tone, 28.5cm diameter
€ 3,000 - 5,000
140
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE CLOSIONNE ENAMEL
DOUBLE GOURD VASES,
Meiji period 19th century, each with flared rims and
domed foot, decorated with groups of flowers and
aquatic plants in coloured enamels, on a turquoise
ground, 46cm high
€ 600 - 1,000
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A CHINESE UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY BOXWOOD
BIRD CAGE,
contained within original ebonized case with drop
front mash screen and cage; with drawn front sliding
door, perches and porcelain water vessels. The cage
32cm high. 30.5cm long, 21cm wide; together with a
Chinese lacquered miniature dressing chest, with lift
top mirror panel and three short drawers. 25cm long
and 19cm wide.
€ 300 - 500
141
A JAPANESE EBONISED AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID NOVELTY CIGAR
CASE,
in the form of a lantern, each side inset with images of Japanese female
figures enclosing fitted cigar wraps, on box base and bracket feet. 35cm
high
€ 300 - 400
142
AN 18TH CENTURY CHINOISERIE PORCELAIN FIGURE,
European, modelled as a lady standing, holding a lute and carrying a
lantern, wearing pale green kimono and hat, on a puce decorated scroll
work base, pseudo Chinese mask in blue, 25cm high
€ 400 - 600
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144
ALFRED POLLENTINE (BRITISH, 1836-1890)
Canal Scenes
A pair, oil on panel, 30 x 38cm
Signed and dated bottom right
€ 1,000 - 1,500
145
CHARLES BAPTISTE SCHREIBER (1845-1903)
May Blossoms
€ 2,000 - 4,000
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146
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS LEADER (1831-1923)
An Old Mill Cottage with Figures
€ 4,000 - 6,000
147
A FRENCH KINGWOOD, MARQUETRY AND ORMOLU
MOUNTED BUREAU PLAT,
19th century, the shaped rectangular top inlaid with
central floral reserve, within egg and dart border,
with single long drawer, on masked cabriole legs, on
ormolu tipped feet
€ 2,000 - 2,500
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148
EDUARDO TORASSA (ARGENTINIAN B.1955)
El Poder Escondido
Signed
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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149
THOMAS COOPER GOTCH (1854-1931)
Seated Girl
Provenance: Christie’s London, 8/6/01, Lot 121
€ 5,000 - 7,000
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150
ALBERT MEYERING (Dutch, 1645 - 1714)
River landscape with figures and sheep;
and River landscape with figures disembarking from a ferry
A pair, oils on canvas, 66 x 82cm
The latter signed lower right
€ 10,000 - 15,000
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CLAUDE PRATT (1860-1935)
Fireside Gathering
Signed
€ 2,000 - 4,000
152
STYLE OF RICHARD WESTALL (1765-1836)
Harvesters Sheltering from a Storm
€ 500 - 800
153
A SET OF TWELVE GEORGE II STYLE MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS,
early 20th century, comprising two carvers and ten single chairs, each with
pierced vase shaped splats with scrollwork and leaf carving, with red leather
upholstered seats, on carved cabriole legs and claw and ball feet. 60 x 50 x
97cm
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY
OAK OPEN ARMCHAIRS,
each with rectangular back and
carved foliate cresting above
a padded upholstered back,
flanked by barley twist columns,
the padded arms terminating
in carved lion heads, raised
on turned supports with twist
cross-stretchers
€ 300 - 500
155
A 17TH CENTURY ‘CROMWELLIAN STYLE’ ARMCHAIR,
the rectangular back and seat upholstered in green
damask, raised on block supports and carved
cross-stretcher. 128cm high
€ 300 - 500
156
A PAIR OF FRENCH GILTWOOD FAUTEUILS,
19th Century, each with rectangular padded back and
seat covered in a modern peacock design upholstery with
carved arched cresting, down swept arms and leaf carved
cabriole legs and toupee feet. 101.5cm high
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID COMPACT
BOW FRONTED KNEEHOLE DESK, c.1780,
the crossbanded top above an arrangement of
one long and six cupboard cockbeaded drawers,
each with brass handles, the kneehole section with
cupboard door, raised on short square tapering
supports. 97cm high x 94cm wide x 53cm deep
€ 1,000 - 1,500
158
A FRENCH GILTWOOD BOOKSTAND, 19th Century,
of rectangular shape surmounted with angled book trough,
covered in a pink floral damask with conforming under-tier,
with heart shaped end-panel and supported on rope twist
tapering legs and casters. 77cm high, 51cm wide, 24cm
deep
€ 800 - 1,200
157
FLORA MACDONALD REID (FL.1879-1938)
Priest reading under trees
Signed and dated Flora M. Reid, 1908
€800 – 1,200
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NEAPOLITAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)
Views of the Bay of Naples
A pair, gouache, 31 x 45cm
Provenance: Collection of the Peck Family, Prehen House, Derry
€ 400 - 600
161
A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE RED
WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS,
with vase shaped splat, drop
in padded seat covered in
tapestry fabric on flattened
cabriole legs, joined by
H-stretcher, raised on pad
feet
€ 800 - 1,200
162
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CURB FENDER,
19th century, cast to each end with female classical figures and scrollwork ornament, the
frieze pierced with wavy ovals and centred with a painted porcelain cartouche. 165cm
wide, 28cm deep, 73cm high
€ 400 - 600
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A GEORGE IV SATINWOOD, CROSSBANDED AND EBONSTRUNG LIBRARY TABLE,
of rectangular form with rounded corners and twin door frieze on aturned solid centre column and concave
platform base, brass casters.
€ 2,000 - 3,000
163
A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND EBON BANDED WORK TABLE,
of rectangular form, with moulded lift top, enclosing a fitted inte-
rior and work basket on four fluted tapering legs joined by cross
framed platform stretcher with upturned finial and castors. 64cm
wide, 42.5cm deep
€ 500 - 800
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165
A VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN’S TRAVELLING VANITY
CASE,
in brown leather, stamped with initials ‘M.G.F’ filled
with silver topped accessories. The case 40cm
wide
€ 500 - 800
166
A PAIR OF LARGE SILVER PLATED WINE
COOLERS,
of campana form, with cast out- turned
rims of foliate decoration, having bands
of corresponding decoration to the body
and foot, with applied cast s-scroll handles
raised on circular spreading foot.
€ 600 - 800
167
A VICTORIAN SILVER CLARET JUG, London c.1876,
maker’s mark of Martin Hall & Co, with pineapple crested lid, the urn
shaped body, with strapwork and raised on leaf embossed domed foot
(c.31 troy ozs)
€ 700 - 1,000
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A WILLIAM IV SCOTTISH SILVER PRESENTATION WINE JUG,
Edinburgh c. 1831, maker’s mark of James Harden & Co., on
circular based, the shoulders chased and embossed with floral
and scroll decoration on a matted ground with corkscrew
thumbpiece and foliate finial to the domed cover, the spout
embossed below with a mask, inscribed “ Presented to John
Archd. Campbell Esqr. in Testimony of Gratitude for Valuable
and Disinterested services 1855” ( c.27 troy ozs.) 23cm high
€ 700 - 1,000
168
A PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE CANDLE-
STICKS,
Sheffield c.1897, mark of James Dixon & Sons Ltd.,
with cast and turned columns raised on weighted
square stepped bases. 29cm high
€ 300 - 500
170
A FINE VICTORIAN SILVER WINE EWER, Sheffield c. 1862,
maker’s mark indecipherable, the spout with hinged lid, operated by
handle mechanism, above slender neck chased and engraved with
bands of foliate and geometric decorations; the body with two va-
cant cartouche to each side flanked by angels in high relief, the front
with cast lion head emerging from surface, further decorated with
acanthus leaves, roses and flowers against an orange peel ground,
raised on graduated arc feet (c. 44 troy ozs)
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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A CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL POSIE HOLDER,
in the form of a cornucopia, connected with cast handle, above model of cherub playing a flute,
raised on four pierced scroll rococo feet, the entire profusely decorated, embossed and chased
with scroll work and scenes of couple in a landscape
€ 400 - 600
172
A GEORGE III SILVER BRANDY WARMER, London
c.1740,
marker’s mark rubbed, with scroll tapered pan and
turned timber handle, (c.6 troy ozs incl. handle)
21.5cm wide
€ 600 - 800
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A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SILVER MECHANICAL MUSIC BOX,
of rectangular casket form, the top with oval cartouche decoration with two putti, opening to upright singing
bird, the entire profusely decorated with foliate scrollwork, putti and musical instruments, raised and com-
pressed pad feet, stamped ‘STERLING’ .925, 11 x 8 x 5.5cm high
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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A PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-METAL FIVE-BRANCH
GIRANDOLE MIRRORS,
of shaped oval form, the plate enclosed within cast
scrollwork border surrounded by a pierced outer rim
decorated with glass studs. 57 x 45cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000
175
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY SNAP TOP SUPPER TABLE,
in the Georgian taste, the shaped cavetto top raised on a
turned tapering centre pillar and leaf carved tripod sup-
ports and claw feet. 75cm diameter
€ 250 - 350
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AN IRISH REGENCY MAHOGANY SERVING TABLE
c.1820,
of breakfront form, with raised gallery back and sides,
raised on ring turned tapering legs decorated with
ebon inlay. 106 x 218 x 60cm
Provenance: HOK Fine Art, Dublin, 17 June 2004, lot
102
€ 5,000 - 7,000
176
ENGLISH SCHOOL (EARLY 18TH CENTURY)
Portraits of a Man in Armour and His Female Com-
panion
Ovals, oils on canvas, 74 x 60cm
In gilt frames
House, Derry
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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W. PHILLIPS (19TH CENTURY)
Figure studies
A pair, oil on board, 28 x 19.5cm
One signed and dated 1877
€ 1,000 - 2,000
179
A 19TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD AND BOX-
WOOD INLAID FOLD TOP CARD TABLE,
the rectangular top with rounded fore
corners, enclosing a green baize lining above
a panelled centre column and platform on
hipped downswept legs ending with brass
caps and castors. 91cm wide, 45cm deep,
74cm high
€ 600 - 800
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180
A LARGE GEORGE IV STYLE MAHOGANY CIRCULAR EXTENDING DIN-
ING TABLE, BY ARTHUR BRETT,
the fan veneered top with pull out supports, contained therein, sup-
porting six leaves which extend the circumference raised on a turned
centre pillar with downswept quadruped legs with brass toe caps
and castors. 155cm diameter, 78cm high
€ 8,000 - 10,000
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17TH CENTURY SCHOOL
Portrait of a Boy with Greyhound, a Distant House in
the Background
Oil on canvas laid on board, 122 x 97cm
House, Derry
€ 1,000 - 1,500
181
ENGLISH SCHOOL (18TH CENTURY)
Portrait of a lady seated, holding a spaniel, with
distant landscape
In period giltwood frame
€ 500 - 800
182
STYLE OF HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (1740-
1808)
‘Portrait of a Lady Holding a Book’ and ‘Portrait of
a Lady Wearing a White Silk Dress’
Two, oval, pastel, 31 x 25cm and 35 x 29cm
The latter with an original framing label from
‘Patrick Fenlon / carver and gilder / wholesale and
retail / looking glass and picture frame / manufac-
turer / 45, Great Britain Street / opposite Dominic
Street, Dublin’
€ 400 - 600
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GEORGE ARMFIELD (1808 - 1893)
Terriers with a fox and pheasant
Signed lower right
€ 2,000 - 3,000
185
A GEORGIAN STYLE MARBLE TOP PAINTED MURAL
TABLE,
the rectangular marble top above heavily carved
frieze with central lion mask flanked by foliate swags,
raised on heavily carved acanthus capped legs and
stylized paw feet.
€1,500 – 2,000
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JOHN FAULKNER, RHA (1835-1894)
Irelands Eye from Howth
Oil on Canvas, 28 x 43cm
Signed
€ 500 - 700
187
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT SIDE CABINET,
with twin central doors, with pleated curtain lining, flanked by
three open shelving compartments to each side and outset
spiral turned pilasters on platform base. 183cm wide, 93cm
high, 38cm deep
€ 500 - 700
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A PAIR OF GEORGE IV MAHOGANY SIDE TABLES,
each stamped ‘GILLINTONS’, shaped rectangular tops,
above plain frieze, raised on turned tapering legs. 56 cm
deep and 75 cm high
€ 800 - 1,200
189
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY OVAL TWO-TIER TEA TABLE,
with two oval platform tiers each with dentil inlaid borders and
concave platform under tier on plain cabriole legs and pad feet.
73cm wide overhandles, 45.5cm deep, 86cm high
€ 300 - 500
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192
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY SLOPEFRONT BUREAU,
the fall front top with satinwood banding and decoration with
inlaid neo-classical urn motif, opening to reveal fitted interior
with compartment and pigeon holes, above three long draw-
ers with conforming inlaid decoration and brass drop handles,
raised on bracket feet. 81cm wide, 49cm deep, 98cm high
€ 400 - 600
191
A COMPOSED GEORGE III STYLE MAHOGANY BUREAU BOOKCASE,
with moulded dentil cornice above twin astragal glazed doors,
raised above an earlier bureau with well fitted interior, above two
short and three long graduated cockbeaded drawers with brass
drop handles, raised on ogee bracket feet. 107cm wide x 226cm
high x 54cm deep
€ 600 - 800
190
A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY TALL BOOKCASE,
with moulded cornice above twin astragal glazed
panel doors on a cupboard base with twin fielded
panel doors, on bracket feet. 168 x 53 x 245cm high
€ 1,000 - 2,000
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AN EDWARDIAN OAK BOOKCASE,
with moulded cornice and fluted frieze above four astragal glazed panel doors on a cupboard base, fitted four drawers
and four fielded panel drawers. 220cm wide x 48cm deep x 222cm high
€ 1,000 - 2,000
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194
A VICTORIAN WALNUT FRAMED UPHOLSTERED
RECTANGULAR STOOL,
the padded seat covered in green velvet, raised
on shaped aprons and foliate carved cabriole
legs and scroll feet
€ 400 - 600
195
AN IRISH 19TH CENTURY CARVED MAHOGANY
STOOL,
with padded needlework seat on leaf cabriole legs
and claw and ball feet. 60cm wide, 48cm deep,
49cm high
€ 600 - 800
196
A PAIR OF ENGLISH 19TH CENTURY GILTWOOD SALON
CHAIRS,
each with curved panel back surmounted by leaf carved
cresting, covered in floral upholstery and supported on
slender cabriole legs.
€ 400 - 600
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A 19TH CENTURY RECTANGULAR BOOKSTAND,
applied with inscribed banner “ Reference Books” sur-
mounted with sloped panel and book ledge above an
arrangement of eight open compartments of various
sizes. 106cm wide, 40cm deep, 107cm high
€ 400 - 600
197
A LARGE RED PAINTED DEAL RECTANGULAR CHEST,
the plain hinged lid opening to reveal a baise lined interior,
the body with strapwork and raised on castors
€ 200 - 300
198
AN EDWARDIAN STAINED WOOD AND BRASS MOUNTED
FILING CHEST,
of upright rectangular shape, fitted with four deep box
drawers on bracket feet. 136cm high, 40cm wide, 74cm
deep including handles
€ 600 - 800
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FRAMED HANGING WALL CABINET,
of shallow rectangular form with moulded cornice and glazed
panel door enclosing four adjustable shelves. 65.5cm wide, 75cm
deep, 70cm high
€ 400 - 600
200
A LATE 19TH CENTURY STAINED WOOD PHARMACY
CABINET,
with a banner inscribed “Compounding Dept” over a
central mirror compartment and flanked by glazed
cupboard sections and fitted with glass tier shelves,
on moulded base. 141cm wide, 86cm high
€ 200 - 300
201
A EARLY 19TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD SIX DRAWER CHEST,
with moulded panel top, each graduated door with turned
button handles. 41 x 29 x 51cm high
€ 300 - 500
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204
A SET OF NINE ITALLIAN GRAND TOUR POR-
TRAIT BUST MEDALLIONS, 18/19th Century,
each of oval form cast with individual classical
heads of Emperors and contained within a gilt-
wood display frame. 23.5cm x 18cm
€ 400 - 600
205
A VANITY FAIR SPY PRINT,
titled “Mr Parnell”, coloured lithograph. 39cm x 27.5cm
(including paper mount)
€ 100 - 150
206
AN AUSTRIAN COLD-PAINTED BRONZE FIGURE,
of a Blackamoor carrying a basket. 11cm high
€ 400 - 600
207
ROLAND PARIS (1894-1945)
A bronze and ivory figure of Mephistopheles, mount-
ed on a carved alabaster rocky outcrop, 24cm high
€ 500 - 800
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A WILLIAM IV INLAID ROSEWOOD RECTANGULAR
FOLDING TOP TABLE,
in the Greek Revival taste, raised on an octagonal
tapering centre pillar and quadruped platform base
and splayed feet. 91 x 45 x 73cm high
€ 700 - 1,000
208
A LOUIS SEIZE STYLE INLAID ROSEWOOD SQUARE
FOUR DROP LEAF OCCASIONAL TABLE,
with floral marquetry decoration and applied brass
mounts, raised on ebonised tapering legs and ‘X’
stretcher. 52 x 52 x 72.5cm high
€ 400 - 600
209
A CAST IRON STICK STAND,
the back plate modelled in the form of a woodsman
hunter with a gun and a companion parakeet, raised
on a rectangular base. 50 x 26 x 77cm high
€ 250 - 350
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212
A LATE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY AND STRAPWORK CHEST,
of rectangular form with hinged cover and cast
iron mounts and lock. 82 x 39 x 47cm high
€ 250 - 400
211
A VICTORIAN CARVED AND STAINED OAK FRAMED
BRASS DINNER GONG AND BEATER,
the frame with all-over foliate scroll work and raised on
side supports and paw feet
€ 100 - 150
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213
JENNY F. MORGAN (B.1942)
Going Home, The Grimsby Trawler Everton
Signed
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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214
JENNY F. MORGAN (B.1942)
Dawn on the fishing Grounds, the Grimsby Trawler,
Grimsby Town
Signed
€ 1,000 - 2,000
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214A
A COLLECTION OF 18TH/19TH CENTURY TIBETAN
RITUAL ITEMS, comprising:
- a human thigh bone trumpet with leather cover.
34cm long;
- a silvered amulet box and cover. 15.5cm diameter;
- a beaten copper (skull bowl);
- a large white metal bracelet;
- a varja bronze bell;|
- phurba dagger
- a Tibetan prayer wheel filled with coiled script
labelled ‘W. Kearney, collection number 84, 1960’, and
a collection
€ 400 - 600
216
A LARGE AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE MODEL
OF A BULLDOG,
standing four square with raised head, 17 cm long, 15
cm high and 10 cm wide
€ 250 - 350
215
A CHINESE CARVED IVORY CARD CASE, 19th century,
of rectangular form with detachable top, carved with figures
on a garden terrace amongst willow, prunus and other foliage,
11cm high
€ 200 - 300
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217
AN UNUSUAL ZINC (LANTERN) DISPLAY CASE,
of hexagonal form with domed top, pierced with floral
medallions, and six glazed panel sides with two stage
levels on conforming plinth base. 120cm high, 43cm
diameter
€ 600 - 800
218
AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ARTEFACTS,
assembled c.1900, by Captain Charles Nodder, Royal Signal Corps, com-
prising a lidded timber box; fragments of papyrus and painted carton-
nage; a carved timber and bronze mounted bowl; two alabaster urns;
carved timber spoons; small section of spinal column; terracotta tiles etc.
Provenance: Capt. Charlie Nodder, Royal Signal Corps
€ 400 - 600
219
INDIAN SCHOOL
A hunting party on horseback with lion
and antelope
Gouache, 22 x 29.5cm
€ 200 - 400
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220
A RARE CARVED MEERSCHAUM PANEL,
19th century,
depicting Joan of Arc on horseback parading through a
crowded street, oval. 25 x 34cm
€ 400 - 600
221
AFTER DR WILLIAM STUKELEY
Satirical print of Sir Mitchell Bruce being punished for
stealing stones, with two stones attached around his
neck, being chased by a demon declaring ‘Arthur’s Oon’,
walking towards burning sea, 1742
Engraving, 14 x 23cm
€ 80 - 120
223
AN UNUSUAL SILVER PLATED CANDLESTICK,
possibly Russian, with spool shaped nozzle and turned
column, fitted with a disked drip pan and domed foot, highly
engraved with bands of scrolling leaves and flower heads,
struck with double-head eagle to underside. 20cm high
€ 100 - 200
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224
A VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED ENGRAVED GLASS WINE
JUG AND COVER,
London c.1871, maker’s mark rubbed, with pierced thumb
piece and domed cover, with gilded interior c-scroll handle,
and overlaid with palmettes and scrolling foliage, the
glass body finely engraved with series of floral engravings.
24.5cm high
€ 400 - 600
225
A CHINESE QING DYNASTY BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED DEITY,
holding a Varja and a ceremonial staff, seated with legs folded,
supported on a lotus flower base. 20cm high
€ 700 - 1,000
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226
A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED GUANYIN,
Qing Dynasty,
in meditative pose, with raised left hand, wearing
elaborated tiara and jewelled costume with earrings,
belt plate and sleeves studded with semi-precious gem-
stones, 21.3cm high
€ 700 - 1,000
227
A CHINESE BRONZE GROUP OF A BUDDHIST DEITY,
c. 1782/1812,
seated on a lion, modelled wearing an elaborated head-
dress, robes and jewelled necklaces, supporting a parrot
on his left shoulder, with one hand raised, seated on an
inverted lotus flower. 22cm high, 17cm wide.
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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Timed Online Auction Wednesday 21st
April
FERGUS O’RYAN RHA
TRAVELS: PAINTER AND PALETTE
PAINTINGS FROM THE ARTIST’S STUDIO
26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Ireland
+353 1 676 0261
info@adams.ie | www.adams.ie
For Further information contact
James O’Halloran at j.ohalloran@adams.ie
Fergus O’Ryan RHA (1910 - 1989) Fishermen at the Pier, Lower Harbour, Roundstone, Connemara

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AUCTION TUESDAY 4TH
MAY 2021
MID-CENTURY MODERN
NATHALIE DU PASQUIER (b.1957)
In May with Blue Weight and Legs of Flowers
Signed, inscribed and dated (20)’01 verso
Provenance: With Rubicon Gallery, label verso.
Estimates: €12,000 - 16,000
For Further information contact
Nicholas Gore-Grimes at nicholas@adams.ie

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Claire Mestrallet
Claire@adams.ie
Tel: + 353 1 676 0261
www.adams.ie
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