The Summer Fine & Decorative Art Sale 15th & 16th July 2014

The Summer
Fine & Decorative
Art Sale 2014
Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July
Mealy’s

THE SUMMER FINE & DECORATIVE ART SALE 2014
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th July
at our Castlecomer Saleroom, Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
commencing at 11am
Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)56 4400942
Fax: +353 (0)56 4400911
info@mealys.ie www.mealys.ie Live Bidding Available
Design & Print: Lion Print. Tel. 062-61258
Public Viewing:
Sunday 13th July: Noon - 5pm
Monday 14th July: 10am - 5pm
Directions:
– From Dublin/Kildare/Carlow take the N7/M7 towards Naas and at J11 take the M9 for Waterford. At J5 take the
N80 south and 5km after the village of Ballon we are signposted to the left – follow the road into the Clonegal
village, turn right and our gates are at the bottom of the village on the right.
– From Waterford / Kilkenny/ Tipp. take the M9 towards Dublin and at J5 take the N80 south, after this the directions
are as above.
Illustrated Catalogue €10 (admits 2)
Sorry – No children under 12 years of age
Front Cover Illustration: Lot 855
Back Cover Illustration: Lot 627
Inside Front Cover Illustrations: 1098 1099
Inside Back Cover ilustration: 558
Sale Reference: 0234
Lot 854

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Rosemount, Co. Wexford, for the late Mrs. A.D. Place
The Canon Charles Travers Collection of Antique Arms, Burlington Hotel, in Association with Christies.
Talbot Hall, Wexford, for Misses G. M. Roche
Piper’s Hall, Wexford, for Miss K. Poe
Brownsbarn, Kilkenny, for Lord Teignmouth
Ballinamona Park, Waterford, for the Executors of the late Major R.J.H. Carew
Graigueaverne House, Laois, for the children of the late Hon. John Forbes
Dunbrody Park, Wexford, for Lord and Lady Donegall
Thornsfields, Limerick, for Mr. Gerard P. Bourke
Lismacue Castle, Tipperary, for the Reps. of the late Mr. Wm. Baker
Croom House, Limerick, for Mr. and Mrs. H.R.T. Fitzjohn
Knocktoran House, Limerick, for the Executors of the late Capt. Geoffrey T. Brooke
Killinure House, Carlow, for the Fegan family
Shanbally House, Tipperary, for Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Powell
St. Austins’s, Wexford, for Major and Mrs. H.M.E. Grogan
Charleville Castle, Offaly, for Mr. Michael McMullen
Ballyvelly House, Kerry, for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Ryle
Curragh Grange, Kildare, for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. McGrath
Trudder, Wicklow, for the Reps. of the Estate of the late Lt. Col. FC. Cowper
Evington House, Carlow, for Capt. R.H. Prior Wandesforde
Castle House, Limerick, for the Reps. of the late Dr. Nora O’Connor
Fenagh House, Carlow, for the Reps. of the late Commander Denis John Pack-Beresford
Dolly’s Grove, Meath, for Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Ryan
Shankill Castle, Kilkenny, for the Misses Toler–Alyward’s
Acraboy House, Tipperary, for Lady Harris
Roseboro House, Kildare, for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shannon
Annagh Lodge, Tipperary, for the Reps. of the late Mr. M.R. Cubitt
Doneen House, Limerick, for the Honourable Steven F.L. and Mrs. Stanhope
The Ronald McDonnell Collection, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin
Wellington House, Tipperary, for Mr. and Mrs R.J. Powell
Lisdonagh House, Galway, for the Reps. of the late Ms. Valda Palmer
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Moyne Park, Galway, for Mrs. Penny Macbeth
The Old Vicarage, Swords, Dublin, for Mr. F. Morrin
Abbeyleix House, Laois, for the Viscount and Viscountess de Vesci
Mount Loftus, Kilkenny, for the Reps. of the late Mrs T. H. (Bettina) Grattan-Bellew
Ballynaparka, Waterford, for Mr. and Mrs. James H.G. Villiers-Stuart
Summerhilll House, Tipperary, for Mr. J.P. Prendergast
Abington Rectory, Limerick, for Sir George and Lady Earle
Borleagh Manor, Wexford for Mr. Malachy C. Stone
The Grange, Kikenny, for Dr. T.A. White
Kellsgrange, Kilkenny, for Mr. and Mrs. Eric B.G. Wardrop
Killarugh Glen, Cork, for Mr. and Mrs. Robin Boyd
Coolbawn House, Kilkenny, for Mrs. Iris Briggs-Swifte
Upper Court Manor, Kilkenny, for Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald
Kilshane House, Tipperary, for Mr. and Mrs. Ian Hurst
Raford House, Galway, for the Lord and Lady Hemphill
The Hermitage, Cork, for Mr. and Mrs. Cyril E. Hall
Garretstown House, Meath, for their Highnesses Prince and Princess Guirey
The Murnaghan Collection, for the Executors of the late Mrs. Alice Murnaghan, in Association with Christies
Loughananna House, Cork, for the Reps. of the late Mrs. Catherine Kennedy
Glenwood House, Cork, for Dr. and Mrs. Dietmar Borchers,
Tullanisk, Offaly, for Mr. and Mrs. G.H Gossip
Ferndene, Blackrock, Co .Dublin, for Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Cruess-Callaghan
Lissadell, Co. Sligo, for Sir Josslyn and Lady Gore-Booth- Part 1
Ballyowen House, Tipperary, for Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCan
Tigorney House, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Deschodt
The Rectory, Littleton, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, for the Owners
The Goldberg Collection, for the Reps. of the late Mr. Gerald Y Goldberg, Ben- Truda, Cork
Luggala, on the instructions of Barbican Corporation, home of the Right Honour Garech Browne
Mount Congreve, on the instructions of the representatives of the estate

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CONTACTS
George Mealy Senior MRICS MSCSI
Managing Director
george@mealys.ie
George is a licensed auctioneer with 40 years experience in the sale and valuation of fine
decorative art and personal property. He is a fully accredited member of the Royal Institute of
Chartered Surveyors, in the faculty of Art Antiques. He is also a member of the Society of
Chartered Surveyors Ireland. His specialties include period furniture, paintings, silver, porcelain,
militaria and clocks.
George Gerard Mealy BBLS, Attorney-at-Law
Director of Business Development
georgegerard@mealys.ie
George Gerard studied Fine Art Valuation in Southampton Solent University before
graduating with a double major with honours in Business Law at UCD. He then trained
with PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services during which time he sat and passed
the New York bar exams. He is member of the New York State Bar Association and is a
qualified attorney. He began training in Mealy’s in 2008 and is primarily focussed on business
development and auxilliary services.
Sara Kenny ASCSI
Consultant
sarakenny@mealys.ie
Sara has over 25 years experience in the furniture and fine art profession and is a fully
accredited associate of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. She previously worked in
the fine art department at Hamilton Osborne King and was a consultant with Adam’s
Rhonda Mealy BA
Accounts and Marketing Manager
rhonda@mealys.ie
Rhonda studied Psychology at York University in Toronto. She manages Mealy’s marketing and
communications strategy and is responsible for the introduction of live auctions, the Mealy’s
newsletter and online social media networking via Linkedin, Facebook Twitter.
Other contacts for this sale:
Cait Madigan David Mealy
Reception Administration Operations Manager
caitmadigan@mealys.ie david@mealys.ie

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Day 1
Tuesday, 15th July
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A VERY UNUSUAL CELTIC REVIVAL
CARVED WOODEN BOWL, the
decorated panels with Celtic design
inscribed in Gaelic, Ta an Samnad ag
Teact Beid an Roe Beag, Dubh Nuad fa
Deinead Deunfade Re Nac Nuic Dearg
Nuain, 8.5in (22cm). (1)
€500 - 550
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A VERY ATTRACTIVE MOTHER-
O-PEARL INLAID AND FLORAL
DECORATED PAPIER MACHE TEA
CADDY, of sarcophagus form, the
hinged top with a gilt edge, opening to
reveal a double lidded compartment, 8in
(20cm). (1)
€200 - 250
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A GOOD OAK AND BRASS
MOUNTED JOCKEY SCALES, with red
hide coloured sprung padded seat, with
side weight dial above a fluted frieze on
square tapering fluted spayed legs, 26in
(66cm). (1)
See Illustration
€1000 - 1200
4
A BRASS AND STEEL LABORATORY
MICROSCOPE, by E Leitz Wetzlar, in a
wooden case with various lenses. (1)
€200 - 250
5
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BRASS
BOUND ROSEWOOD BOX,
12in (30cm). (1)
€80 - 120
6
A TWO PART HARDY BROS FLY ROD,
with cork grip, in canvas bag. (1)
€80 - 120
7
A PAIR OF WORLD WAR I FIELD
BINOCULARS, by Ross of London, in
leather case, together with a small brass
powder measure with ebonised handle.
(2)
€80 - 120
8
A BRASS MALOCK’S PATENT BRASS
FISHING REEL, 3.25in (8cm)d. (1)
€250 - 350
9
AN OLD BRASS MOUNTED HARDY
SALMON NET, 65in (165cm)l. (1)
€80 - 120
10
AN EARLY VICTORIAN BRASS
BOUND BIRD’S EYE MAPLE AND
CALAMANDER-WOOD TRAVELLING
VANITY CASE, the hinged top opening
to reveal various glass jars and bottles,
some with silver plated mounts and a lift
out tray, 12in (30cm). (1)
€200 - 300
11
A SET OF FIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY
FRENCH DEPARTMENT MAPS, with
partial colouring, De La Sarthe, De la
Dordogne, De La Meurthe, Des Deux
Sevres, De L’Isere, uniformly framed,
each 12in (30cm)h x 17in (43cm)w. (1)
€200 - 300
12
A SILVER MOUNTED EBONISED
WALKING CANE, c..1900, with
Birmingham marks, 34in (86cm). (1)
€150 - 250
13
A BOX LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS, comprising a brass mounted
copper military bugle of the Ontario
Regiment, a pair of plaster musical
cherubs, a pewter muffin dish and
cover, Crown Devon bowl and cover,
five Toby jugs, two glass paper weights,
miscellaneous plate ware and an
hourglass timer. (a lot)
€70 - 90
14
AN OVAL SHAPED PORCELAIN
WHISKEY BARRELL with hunting
scene in transfer, 12.75in (31cm).
€140 - 160
15
A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY BRASS
CANDLE STICKS, 9.5in (24cm),
together with a carved oak wall bracket,
10.5in (25cm). (3)
€60 - 80
16
AFTER HARRINGTON SWANN, Lord
Kildare, mounted on the Barren 1823-
1904, a coloured equestrian print, early
20th century, after the 1902 original, in
ebonised frame, 13in (33cm)h x 17in
(43cm). (1)
€60 - 90
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A CHINESE BLACK LACQUERED
AND MOTHER O’ PEARL INLAID
CHESS AND BACKGAMMON BOARD,
together with a set of chess men and
drafts, contained in two wooden boxes,
the board, 25in (54cm)h x 22in (56cm)
opened. (3)
€100 - 200
18
A COLLECTION OF SCIENTIFIC
AND DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
COMPRISING, various rulers, a
rectangular box inscribed Gore Booth,
a cased compass, a late 19th century
brass prisian drill chestermans patent, a
mahogany instrument case with glazed
panel, a brass reflector, cased, a lot.
Provenance: Lissadell House Sale
November 2003.
€80 - 150
19
A BRASS MOUNTED TWO-HANDLED
PORCELAIN DISH, with classical
figures and two handles, ORM, 22in
(56cm). (1)
€50 - 70
20
A COLLECTION OF ROYAL
MEMORABILIA comprising a Queen
Elizabeith II coronation booklet, a Diana
Princess of Wales memorial coin (mint),
a coronation book for King George VI
and Queen Elizabeith, two Charles and
Diana coins, another Diana memorial
coin, a set of 10 brass St George
and the dragon buttons and a Queen
Elizabeith II linen hankerchief.
€80 - 100
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A FINE LATE GEORGIAN IRISH AND
MAHOGANY BRASS MOUNTED
DOOR LOCK, the key escutcheon in
the shape of a heart and a scroll twist
knob, on a pierced star shaped plate,
brass side panels issuing brass scrolls;
together with original steel key, 10in
(26cm)h x 15in (28cm)w. (1)
See Illustration
€1200 - 1500
22
A LARGE OLD COPPER KETTLE, a
small copper kettle, two brass kettles, a
copper pint measure and a pewter tea
pot. (6)
€30 - 50
23
A COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS
BRASS, comprising: a pair of 19th
century chamber candlesticks each
with dolphin handle; two other brass
candlesticks; a tri-form ink stand with
cherub figure to cover; an Egyptian
figure and other miscellaneous brass.
(a lot)
€30 - 50
24
A FINE LADIES MINK JACKET, by
Clery’s of Dublin. (1)
€150 - 200
25
AN ATTRACTIVE LADIES BROWN FUR
JACKET, with leather band edges. (1)
€70 - 90
26
A MODERN WALL RELIEF, Flowers
and Vines; together with a pair of
coloured architectural prints modern;and
a large convex mirror in the form of a
sunburst, 40in (102cm). (4)
€80 - 120
27
AN AUBUSSON STYLE PETIT POINT
CARPET OR WALL HANGING, with
large colourful circular floral medallion,
inside ribbon and flower spandrels and
conforming borders, 10ft (305cm)h x
7ft9in (236cm)w. (1)
€300 - 500
28
AN AUBUSSON STYLE CARPET OR
WALL HANGING, with central floral
medallion on a floral field with leaf
sprays, and a trellis border, 9ft (275cm)
x 5ft 11in (181cm). (1)
€300 - 400
29
A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE BUST,
The Duke of Wellington, head and
shoulders, on a cylindrical column with
square plinth, 15in (38cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 500
30
A COLLECTION OF 1953 BRITISH
PRE-DECIMAL COINS, nine cased, one
missing, from crown to farthing, together
with a collection of curios contained
in a wooden case, comprising two
ladies wrist watches, money or key clip,
leather pouch, cigarette lighter, porcelain
campus Napoleon cognac bottle, pocket
watch, policeman’s whistle, etc. (a lot)
€60 - 90
31
A PAIR OF EARLY PUB ADVERTISING
MIRRORS, for Abercorn Blend old
Whiskey, very old special Brandy, Old
Tawney port, and other wines ports and
sherries, all priced in old English pre
decimal currency, both now mounted in
mahogany frames, 25in (64cm)h x 13in
(33cm)w. (2)
€500 - 700
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AN EARLY JOHN JAMESON THREE-
STAR WHISKEY ADVERTISING
POSTER, depicting a bottle of Whiskey,
a pack of cards, a glass and a chalk
pipe, by Alex Thon Co. Ltd. Dublin,
in its original John Jameson Sons
Ltd ebonised frame, 27.5in (70cm)h x
19.25(49cm). (1)
See Illustration
€250 - 300
33
A REGENCY PERIOD WHITE METAL
INLAID TORTOISE SHELL TEA
CADDY, with dome top and raised on
four brass ball feet, 7in (18cm). (1)
See Illustration
€350 - 450
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AN EARLY SMITHWICK’S GOLD
MEDAL ALES AND STOUTS
ADVERTISING POSTER, by Cherry
and Smalldridge Ltd. Dublin, probably
in original frame, now gilded, 21.5in
(55cm)h x 25.5in (65cm). (1)
See Illustration
€180 - 250
35
A VERY ATTRACTIVE FRENCH GILT
METAL CHATELAINE AND ETUI,
probably late 18th century finely cast in
relief, in the rococco style, with classical
figures, foliage and c scrolls, the three
panel chain with belt hook and two side
appendages with hinged covers, the chain
panels with classical groups supporting
an Etui with hinged cover, the interior
with a small gilt metal folding knife, a
bodkin, small gilt spoon, a steel tweezers,
file and an ivory scripto each in its fittted
compartment, overall height 9in (23cm).
See Illustration on page 10
€500 - 700
36
AN 18TH CENTURY SILK
NEEDLEWORK PICTURE, Children
Feeding Birds by a Flowering Vine,
14.25in (37cm)h x 12in (30cm). (1)
€40 - 60
37
A 19TH CENTURY NEEDLEWORK
SAMPLER, indistinctly signed Johnston
1839, worked with alphabet and
numbers, framed, 15.5in (40cm)h x 7in
(18cm). (1)
€70 - 90
38
TAXIDERMY: A collection of exotic
moths and butterflies, mounted and
perched on foliage in a bamboo and
glass case, 42” (107cms)h x 25”
(63cms)w. (1)
€150 - 250
39
A GOOD VICTORIAN MOTHER
O’ PEARL INLAID AND IVORY
MOUNTED LACQUERED TEA CADDY,
the dome top opening to reveal two
lidded compartments, on four bun feet,
7in (17cm). (1)
€150 - 200
40
A FINE ALMOST MATCHING PAIR
OF VERY ELABORATE WILLIAM
IV PERIOD TEA CADDYS, one in
rosewood with satinwood marquetry
work, the other in satinwood with
rosewood marquetry work, each of
sarcophagus form, with hinged cover,
inlaid with mother-o-pearl and floral
sprays, the interiors each with two lidded
compartments and two associated glass
bowls, each with two carrying handles,
on bun feet, 13in (33cm). (2)
See Illustration
€500 - 80033
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A WILLIAM IV RECTANGULAR ROSE
WOOD TEA CADDY, of sarcophagus
form, hinged cover opening to reveal
two lidded canisters and a bowl
compartment, with ring handles and bun
feet, 15in (38cm). (1)
€150 - 200
42
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL GILT BRASS
AND ROSA VERONA MANTLE PIECE
URNS, each urn with two handles and
applied with vines in relief, on a three
stage paneled plinth in Rosa Verona
marble 9.5in (24cm)h . (2)
See Illustration
€550 - 650
43
A VICTORIAN WALNUT AND
PARQUETRY BOX, probably Tunbridge
ware, 12in (30cm). (1)
€80 - 120
44
AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN WALNUT
TABLE TOP WRITING BOX, with open
fret work gallery, and parquetry inlay, the
interior with a writing surface and small
drawers, 17.5in (45cm). (1)
€150 - 250
45
AN OLD PAINTED METAL
GRAMOPHONE HORN, 23in (59cm). (1)
€50 - 80
46
A VERY FINE ROYAL DOULTON
LUSTRE GLAZED AND FLORAL
DECORATED AMPHORA OIL LAMP,
with inset reservoir, on a tri-form brass
base with grotesque masks and scroll
terminals, Hicks patent wick apparatus,
supporting a glass chimney and an
opaline glass shade, 23in (59cm). (1)
€800 - 900
47
A BRONZE BUST, O.R.M., modelled as
Abraham Lincoln wearing a bowtie, 16in
(41cm) high. (1)
€250 - 300
48
A TWO COLOUR BRONZE FIGURE,
The Buddha Sakyamuni, with intricate
tiara, seated on a lotus pillow, 32in
(81cm) x 23in (58cm). (1)
See Illustration
€800 - 1200
49
A RARE OLD PIERCED METAL AND
STEEL GLASS HOUSE HEATER/
COOLER, with copper fan and two
carrying handles, 34in (86cm).
€150 - 200
50
A PAIR OF CARVED BURMESE
HARDWOOD WALL BRACKETS,
early 20th century, each modelled as a
masked figure supporting a serpentine
shelf, flanked to either side with leaf
scrolls, 13in (33cm) high, 19in (49cm)
wide. (2)
€40 - 60
51
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN PARIAN
CANDELABRA BASES, modelled as
two seated cherubs, each on a circular
moulded base, 9in (23cm); together with
a pair of vine encrusted Parian ewers,
one as is, 6.5in (17cm); and a Victorian
ruby glass bowl, 8in (20cm). (5)
€80 - 100
52
A CIRCULAR FLASK FORM
PORCELAIN VASE, possibly Minton,
hand painted with a view of the Eagles
Nest Killarney, and The Bonnington
Falls, 9in (23cm). (1)
€150 - 200
53
A 19TH CENTURY UNUSUAL OVAL
TERRACOTTA HOME RULE PLAQUE,
relief moulded with a man in tail coat
and Tam ‘o Shanter, carving a memorial
inscription to mark the ‘murder’ of
the 1893 Home Rule Bill, within a
wreath surround featuring thistles
and shamrocks, 13in (32cm)h x 12in
(29cm). (1)
€280 - 320
54
A RARE VICTORIAN PARIAN FIGURE,
modelled with the Duke of Wellington,
seated on a draped chair with hands
joined, on rectangular plinth, published
by Samuel Alcock Co. June 18th
1852, after the sculpture by G. Abbott
and signed by Alfred Crowquill, 11in
(28cm)h x 9in (23cm). (1)
€320 - 350
55
A PAIR OF BELLEEK SCALLOP
SHELL BUTTER DISHES, first period
(1863-1890), 6” (15cm). (1).
€80 - 120
56
A SECOND PERIOD (1891-1926)
BELLEEK SHELL MOULDED TEA
TRAY, plain with two reeded handles,
15.5in (39cm). (1)
€150 - 250
57
A LARGE MODERN CHINESE
FAMILLE ROSE VASE, profusely
decorated with colourful flowers,
peacocks, exotic birds, etc. 63in
(160cm)h. (1)
€150 - 250
58
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZED
SPELTER FIGURES, depicting Les
Roseaux and La Source, 16in (40cm). (2)
€20 - 30
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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL
PORCELAIN GROUPS, one depicting a
man with goat, the other, a woman with
lamb, each with faux Chelsea anchor
mark, 8in (20cm). (2)
€100 - 150
60
A TALL DARK BLUE ENGLISH VASE,
probably Bretby , with two handles and
chased with flowers, 19.5in (50cm). (1)
€80 - 120
61
A VIENNA PORCELAIN CRINOLINE
GROUP, Sulzbach c.1775, modelled
as a Dancing Couple, the lady with an
elegant floral dress and the gentleman
with a green jacket, blue beehive mark
to base,6.5in (17cm). (1)
Provenance: The Pflueger Collection
See Illustration
€400 - 600
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A GERMAN PORCELAIN CENTRE
TABLE OR OCCASIONAL TABLE,
Dresden or Sitzendorf, the top profusely
decorated with floral bouquets and
gilt sprays, on a conforming double
gourd stem, with tri-form base and leaf
moulded scroll feet and floral panels,
27.5in (70cm)h x 19in (48cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 600
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A COLLECTION OF ELEVEN
HEINRICH WEST GERMAN
PORCELAIN COLLECTORS CABINET
PLATES, all in original packaging,
depicting various Russian fairy tales, all
with documentation, each approx 6.5in
(16cm); together with six other plates
each in original packaging, depicting the
Great Ships of the Golden Age of Sail,
by Derek G.M Gardener, Royal Society
of Marine Artists, Copyright 1987 the
Franklinmint, each in mint condition, with
gilt edge and colourful decoration each
9in (22cm); a W. Goebel hand painted
Annual Plate 1988 by M.J. Hummel,
another representing 1986 and one
other Aynsley plate commemorating
The Horse, from original paintings by
Peter Piegel, 10.5in (27cm); and a silver
plated caviar stand, with glass ice bowl,
7in (18cm). (21)
€180 - 250
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A SECOND PERIOD (1891-1926)
BELLEEK DECORATED AND LILLY
LEAF MOULDED CIRCULAR TRAY,
16in (41cm). (1)
€180 - 250
65
A THIRTEEN PIECE PART FLORAL
DECORATED ENGLISH PORCELAIN
DESERT SERVICE, 19th century,
probably Minton, comprising twelve
plates and a comport. (13)
€100 - 150
66
A SET OF TWELVE COLOURFUL
FLORAL DECORATED ENGLISH
PORCELAIN PLATES, probably Spode,
each with floral sprays within a green
and gilt scroll transfer printed border,
10.25in (26cm). (12)
€100 - 150
67
A SET OF FOUR DAVENPORT
STONEWARE GRADUATING JUGS,
each of octagonal form in the Imari style,
the tallest 7in (18cm), together with a
patent Ironstone sauce tureen and cover
as is, a small Masons jug, and a patent
Ironstone dish. (7)
€60 - 90
68
A ROYAL DOULTON FLAMBE
PORCELAIN VASE, of bulbous form,
with narrow neck, 7.5in (19cm). (1)
€70 - 120
69
A MASONS IRONSTONE TOILET
BASIN AND EWER, famille rose style
pattern, the ewer with serpent handle,
11in (28cm).
€100 - 150
70
A PART 19TH CENTURY EUGENIE
PATTERN STONE WARE DINNER
SERVICE, with the William Thomas
Wellington Quay, Dublin, distributors
stamp, comprising nine soup plates,
sauce tureen and stand, and a vegtable
tureen stand, together with a Masons
tureen and cover and various plates etc.
(a lot)
€60 - 90
71
AN ATTRACTIVE LEAF MOULDED
MASK JUG, in the Derby style, with
scroll handle, 7in (18cm); a relief
moulded salt glazed jug, commemorating
Robert Peel with pewter mount, 7in
(18cm); a Wedgwood green Jasper ware
jug, 4.25in (12cm); and another salt
glazed relief moulded jug with pewter
mount, 8in (20cm); and another jug. (5)
€60 - 90
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AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF WEDGWOOD
PORCELAIN WINE COOLERS, each
with a green ground and two rams mask
handles, each with two oval decorated
panels, hand painted and signed by J.
Thorley, one decorated with cherubs
and the other with peasant children,
distributed by Phillips Ltd. New Bond St.
London, 7in (18cm). (2)
€180 - 250
73
A PAIR OF VERY UNUSUAL SALMON
GROUND WEDGWOOD PORCELAIN
WINE COOLERS, each with two
rams mask handles and hand painted
decorated panels, depicting rural and
farming scenes, on a cylindrical tapering
body, distributed by Phillips Ltd New
Bond St. London, 7in (18cm). (2)
See Illustration
€180 - 250
74
A SAMSON FAMILLE ROSE MUG,
decorated with flowers and the floral
monogram J.J, 5in (13cm); together with
a small Japanese Kutani vase; an 18th
century Famille Verte coffee cup; and a
pair of Royal Crown Derby coffee cups
and saucers as is. (7)
€40 - 60
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A FINE DOULTON LAMBETH
JARDINIERE BY FLORENCE BARLOW
, decorated with ducks and other birds,
within scroll panels on a lustre glazed
ground, 10in (26cm). (1)
See Illustration
€150 - 250
76
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY
SAMSON POWDER BLUE AND
FAMILLE ROSE VASES AND COVERS,
each decorated with floral panels, 12in
(31cm). (2)
See Illustration
€150 - 200
77
AN ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF SAMSON
CHELSEA CANDLESTICK GROUPS,
one modelled as a lady with colourful
dress, by a flowering shrub and a sheep
seated by her feet, flanked with a candle
arm to her left, on a scroll base, the
other a gentleman by a flowering shrub
and a dog by his feet and holding a bird
in his right hand and a candle arm to his
right, 10in (25cm)h. (2)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
78
A 58 PIECE PART BLUE AND WHITE
NORITAKE JAPANESE PORCELAIN
DINNER AND TEA SERVICE, Tyrone
pattern, comprising mostly a six place
setting, dinner plates, supper plates, side
plates, soup bowls, pudding bowls, cups
saucers. (58)
€150 - 220
79
A COLOURFUL PORCELAIN
BOWL, 19th Century probably French,
decorated with colourful flowers, 3½”
(9cms); together with a pot belly pig
form jug with yellow glaze and three
small oriental bowls. (1)
€20 - 30
80
A LARGE PAIR OF SEVRES STYL
PORCELAIN URNS AND COVERS,
each with two brass handles and a
domed cover and each decorated with a
scene depicting Napoleon on horseback
inside a gilt frame with leaf sprays , 36”
(92cms). (2)
€800 - 1200
81
AN UNUSUAL AUSTRIAN ORMOLU
AND CUT GLASS TAZZA, with cut glass
bowl with an ormolu rim, on a tri-form
stand, with leaf scrolls, 9.5in (24cm). (1)
€200 - 300
82
A CUT GLASS INK STAND, with silver
plated mount. (1)
€20 - 40
83
A COLLECTION OF LAW BOOKS,
including Statutes, Irish Land Law, Public
General Acts, Irish Law Times, Acts of
the Oireachtas, etc. (46 approx)
€100 - 200
84
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN RUBY AND
WHITE OVERLAID BOHEMIAN
LUSTRE VASES, each of cone form,
with a shaped rim and lustre drops, 10in
(26cm). (2)
€400 - 600
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A CUT GLASS CLARET JUG, O.R.M.,
with silver plated mounts and handles,
12.5in (32cm). (1)
€100 - 200
86
A PLAIN CIRCULAR FOOTED TAZZA,
early 19th Century, with dished plate
above a triple knopped plain stem on
domed foot, 19.5cms diameter. (1)
€20 - 40
87
A HEAVY SILVER CUT GLASS AND
CRESTED DECANTER, early 19th
century, hob nail cut under triple neck
rings, 7¼” ( 18cms); together with four
cut glass napkin rings; and a small
engraved glass dish. (6).
€120 - 180
88
A BOHEMIAN AMBER GLASS VASE,
19th century, of octagonal tapering
form and stem base, engraved with
an armorial coronet and flowers, 5¼”
(13cm). (1)
€60 - 100
89
A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY CORDIAL
GLASSES, each with a bucket bowl and
gilt star cut band, on a double series
spiral gauss stem, on a slightly circular
dome foot, 6.5in (17cm). (2)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
90
AN ENGLISH MAJOLICA CHEESE
DOME AND STAND, in brown, green,
pink and lilac, the rustic slat moulded
dome with trailing roses in relief on a
conforming stand, 10” (26cms). (1)
€100 - 200
91
A WATERFORD CRYSTAL MALLET
SHAPED DECANTER AND STOPPER,
13.25” (34cms); together with a Tyrone
crystal bowl, 9” (23cms). (2).
€100 - 200
92
A COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS
GLASS WARE, comprising a cut glass
claret jug with silver plated mount, 11in
(28cm), a pair of cut glass stemmed
tumblers, 6in (15cm), a Waterford cut
glass decanter and stopper, an hour
glass decanter with silver mount, a pair
of silver mounted bowls, a glass ink pot
and various condiments. (a lot)
€50 - 80
93
A HEAVY CUT GLASS WATER JUG,
7in (17cm). (1)
€30 - 50
101
A PAIR OF BRONZE AND GILT
BRONZE SWEET MEAT STANDS,
each modelled a cherub holding bow
and arrow, seated on a shell over a
larger shell bowl, on a Rococo style
scroll base, 7” (18cms). (2)
€80 - 120
102
AFTER COUSTOU (1677-1746), a
pair of heavy cast and bronzed metal
models of Marley horse groups, each
22in(56cm). (2)
€700 - 1100
103
AFTER JACQUES COUSTOU (1677-
1746), a heavy pair of small equestrian
groups, each modelled with Marley
Horse and Figure, on rugged type base,
14in (36cm)h x 10in (26cm)w. (1)
€800 - 1100
104
A FINE TWO COLOUR MARBLE
BUST, modelled as a woman, head and
shoulders, wearing a leaf tiara and eyes
looking up, the base in the form of two
books, 22in (56cm)h. (1)
€1500 - 2000
105
AFTER AUGUSTE MOREAU , L’Aurore,
bronze figure of a lady, standing on a
moulded dome base, 41in (104cm). (1)
€500 - 700
106
AFTER RUSSELL BONHEUR, a two-
colour bronze equestrian group, O.R.M.,
modelled as racehorse with jockey up,
24.5in (63cm) high. (1)
€400 - 600
107
A LATE VICTORIAN BLACK BASALT
BUST OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN,
head and shoulders, on bow fronted
base, 9in (23cm)h. (1)
€150 - 180
108
A BRONZE STUDY OF AN ELEPHANT,
on rectangular black limestone base, 8in
(20cm)h x 9in (23cm). (1)
€280 - 320
109
A PAIR OF TALL BRASS MOUNTED
BLACK AND SPECKLED MARBLE
OBELISKS, each on square moulded
plinth base, 42in (107cm). (2)
€500 - 600
110
AN ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF FRENCH
GILT BRASS CANDELABRA, each
modelled with Pan, supporting two urn
shaped candle arms, on a square white
marble base, and four paw feet united by
drapes, 9in (23cm). (2)
€300 - 350
111
A CARVED WHITE MARBLE
FIGURE OF RECLINING NUDE, on a
rectangular plinth, 24in (61cm). (1)
€340 - 370
112
TWO CARVED AFRICAN HARDWOOD
BUSTS, one modelled as a woman, the
other a man, both head and shoulders,
14in (36cm). (2)
€250 - 300
113
AN ART DECO STYLE BRONZE
GROUP, modelled with woman toasting
and seated on a high stool, 22in (56cm).
(1)
€280 - 350
114
AFTER D.H. CHIPARUS, A Bronze
Figure of a Dancer,O.R.M, with faux
ivory face and hands, on black limestone
base, 28in (71cm). (1)
€340 - 370
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A GREEN PATINATED BRONZE
STUDY OF A CHEETAH,
44in (112cm). (1)
€350 - 450
116
A BRASS MOUNTED SHIP’S
STEERING WHEEL, with turned oak
spokes and brass and steel bracket,
23in (89cm). (1)
€100 - 150
117
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL BRONZE DOOR
HANDLES, each in the form of an
elephant mask, 13in (33cm)h (2)
€100 - 200
118
AFTER J CARVIN, a bronze equestrian
group, modelled with Mare and Stallion,
O.R.M, on oblong black limestone base,
20.5in (52cm). (1)
€340 - 370
119
A BRONZE EQUESTRIAN GROUP,
modelled with a horse with jockey up, on
black limestone base, 12in (36cm). (1)
€80 - 120
120
A BRONZE INK STAND, modelled with
a standing horse, two ink pots and a pen
stand, 10in (26cm). (1)
€50 - 70
121
A SIX PIECE BRASS CHERUB
ORCHESTRA, each playing a different
instrument, on a circular turned wooden
base, 7in (18cm)h, (6)
€70 - 100
122
AN ATTRACTIVE BRONZE FIGURE,
modelled as a Medici Lion, on a
rectangular base and moulded lime
stone plinth, 17in (43cm). (1)
€250 - 350
123
A WOODEN BREAKFAST BED TRAY,
with three quarter gallery with saw
cut handles, on four taperin legs, 22in
(56cm). (1)
€50 - 70
124
A PAIR OF OSBORNE PATENT
IVOREX RELIEF PANELS, 6in (15cm)
x 9.5in (24cm), two smaller similar
panels and an Art Deco style wall relief
depicting a woman. (5)
€40 - 60
125
FOUR CIRCULAR FRAMED PRATT
WARE POT LIDS, one inscribed Dr.
Johnson, another with fishing boats,
another entitled The Sheperdess and
one other. (4)
€70 - 100
126
A ROBERT EAST POT LID, inscribed
Tria Junta in Uno decorated with three
royal figures, another rectangular ditto
with a scene after Wovermann, and one
other pot and pot lid, entitled Children
Collecting Shell Fish.
€80 - 120
127
A RECTANGULAR BOW FRONTED
PEWTER SNUFF BOX, by J. Dixon
Sheffield, decorated with hunting scene,
2.5in (6.5cm), together with another
smaller ditto decorated with shooting
scene. (2)
€80 - 120
128
A CARVED HARDWOOD WATCH
STAND, in the form of a long case clock,
10.5in (27cm), a carved ink stand, two
pieces of Irish carved bog oak and a
Chinese coffee or pepper grinder. (5)
€60 - 80
129
A PAPER MACHE CAKE BASKET, with
gilt metal swing handle, 10in (26cm),
together with a similar Jennens
Bettridge desk stand. (2)
€50 - 80
130
AN OPALINE AND MILK GLASS
GOBLET, a similar baluster shaped vase,
an orange art glass vase, a liquor or oil
decanter, and a French art glass horse
head paper weight. (6)
€60 - 80
131
AN EARLY PEWTER PORRINGER,
with two pierced handles, 8in (20cm),
a 19th century pewter ring, an early
apostle spoon, two pepper casters and
a plate. (6)
€70 - 90
132
A VICTORIAN BURL WALNUT AND
BRASS MOUNTED GLOVE BOX with
dome top, 9.5in (24cm), three other
boxes together with a collection of other
miscellaneous items, including assorted
brass, glass travel clocks, ornaments etc.
(a lot)
€50 - 80
133
A CAST IRON FIGURE OF VENUS,
10in (26cm), a bronzed metal trophy in
the form of a football player, 8in (20cm),
a bronze figure of a boy and two others.
(5)
€80 - 120
134
A 19TH CENTURY IRISH CUT GLASS
PIGGIN, an associated glass stand, 6in
(15cm), together with a Wedgewood red
glass mushroom paper weight. (3)
€80 - 120
135
VARIOUS SETS OF PLAYING CARDS,
including an early set of “snap” cards
with 56 grotesque characters together
with bridge score card, four cased /
framed daguerreotype photographic
prints, and a print box. (10)
€40 - 60
136
A VERY HEAVY CUT LIMESTONE
AND CAST IRON DOUBLE FOOT
SCRAPE, 21in (54cm). (1)
€100 - 150
137
A FLOTILLA OF 12 MALACHITE
SAILING BOATS, each with bone masks
and sails, of various sizes, the largest,
10in (25in)h x 10.5in (27cm)w, the
smallest 6in (15cm)h x 3in (8cm)w. (12)
€300 - 400
138
AN OVAL TWO HANDLED ART
COPPER TRAY, by W.A.S. Benson, 21in
(53cm). (1)
€70 - 90
139
A PAIR OF REGENCY BLACK
LACQUERED AND BRASS MOUNTED
METAL CIRCULAR SPICE BOXES,
each with a divided interior, 7in (17cm)
d. (2)
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A RECTANGULAR BRASS TRIVET
WITH SLATTED TOP, 18in (46cm),
together with another small pierced
brass trivit with wooden handle. (2)
€40 - 60
141
A HEAVY QUART PEWTER TANKARD,
stamped J. Newman Dublin D. Dee,
10 Upper Erne St, a pint tankard
inscribed F. Fitzpatrick, Adelphi Bar,
four other pewter tankards, two plated
tankards and three old leather black
jacks. (9)
€30 - 50
142
A 19TH CENTURY BRONZED AND
CAST IRON CRUCIFIX GROUP, with
Christ on the cross, flanked to either
side with a woman wearing a garland of
flowers, on a dome base, 15in(38cm).
(1)
€80 - 150
143
A PAIR OF GILT COMPOSITION
FIGURES, each modelled as a cherub
seated holding a bowl, on a square
stepped plinth, 15in (39cm). (2)
€80 - 120
144
A HEAVY PAINTED CAST IRON
MODEL OF A BULL TERRIER, 14in
(36cm). (1)
€100 - 150
145
AN UNUSUAL SET OF FOUR GREEN
AND DARK PATINATED BRONZE
FOUNTAIN OR GARDEN POND
ORNAMENTS, each in the form of a
tortoise, 15in (38cm). (4)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
146
A 19TH CENTURY GILT BRONZE
FIGURE, of a woman draped in a cloak
on a green brass mounted speckled
marble base, 8in (20cm). (1)
€180 - 250
147
AN UNUSUAL GERMAN TERRACOTTA
FIGURE, of a Bearded Man in Mliatry
Armor Holding a Spear, on circular
moulded base, 25in (64cm). (1)
€80 - 150
148
A PAIR OF HEAVY BRASS
ANDIRONS, each with a bulbous finial
and a lion mask with ring, on ball and
claw feet, 24in (61cm). (2)
€150 - 250
149
A 19TH CENTURY BRASS FENDER,
with tubular top rail and oval reeded
finial, on a moulded base, 53in (135cm),
together with a pair of brass fire dogs. (3)
€180 - 250
150
AN OLD CYLINDRICAL COPPER
COAL BUCKET with riveted bands and
brass swing handle, 13in (33cm), (1).
€100 - 200
151
A BRASS CLUB FENDER,
O.R.M, with drop down centre and
leather button seat, raised on square
tubular supports and moulded base,
69in (175cm).(1)
€700 - 900
152
A BRASS FENDER EARLY 20TH
CENTURY, with tubular rails and
moulded base, 62in (158cm)w. (1)
€20 - 30
153
A BRASS BOUND OAK JARDINIERE,
with a makers mark of R.A. Lister and
Co. Ltd. Dursley England, raised on an
oak stand with spiral twisted supports,
26in (66cm)h x 18in (46cm)w. (1)
€120 - 170
154
A VICTORIAN THREE TIER
MAHOGANY WHAT NOT, the moulded
shelves on bead turned supports, 39in
(100cm)h x 24in (61cm). (1)
€150 - 200
155
A VICTORIAN GILT AND GESSO
OVERMANTEL, with ribbon and floral
crest, the arched plate in a moulded
frame, 55in (140cm)h x 40in (102cm)
w. (1)
€400 - 600
156
A VICTORIAN GILT OVERMANTEL,
with leaf and sea scroll crest, above an
arched plate and moulded frame, 57in
(145cm)h x 44.5in (113cm)w. (1)
€200 - 300
157
AN ANGLO EASTERN OVAL MIRROR,
24i n (61cm). (1)
€20 - 30
158
A VERY ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF
GEORGE II STYLE WALNUT AND
CROSSBANDED CHESTS, O.R.M.,
each moulded top with re-entrant front
corners, above a brushing slide and
four long graduating drawers, raised
on bracket feet, 29in (74cm) high, 24in
(61cm) wide. (2)
€700 - 1100
161
TAXIDERMY: A stuffed and mounted
sparrow hawk perched on a rock with it’s
prey, in glass case, 16in (41cm)h x 18in
(46cm). (1)
€180 - 250
162
TAXIDERMY: a very large stuffed and
mounted rare breed of sea bird, with
black head, long beak, with white breast
feathers and speckled back and wing
feathers, mounted standing upright in a
glazed and wooden case, 22in (82cm)h
x 17.5in (45cm). (1)
€300 - 400
163
TAXIDERMY: a stuffed and mounted
pike trophy, in glazed case, 15in (39cm)
x 37in (94cm). (1).
€150 - 250
164
TAXIDERMY: a very large rainbow trout,
by Seamus Lundy, Dublin, the larger
30in (76cm) and smaller 26in (66cm),
the case 24in (61cm) x 37in (95cm).
(2).
€150 - 250
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pheasant, in glass case, 19in (48cm)h x
30in (76cm). (1)
€150 - 220
166
A TAXIDERMY COLLECTION OF
COLOURFUL EXOTIC BIRDS, stuffed
and mounted in natural surroundings,
in glass dome, 26in (66cm); another
similar example of a single bird perched
on a tree branch, 18in (46cm); and
another handmade fruit arrangement,
still life under a glass dome. (3)
€100 - 200
167
TAXIDERMY; A very large moose head
and antlers, stuffed and mounted on
an oval oak panel, inscribed and dated
1812, 40in (101cm)h x approx 38in
(97cm)w. (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 600
168
TAXIDERMY: two similar red deer heads
and antlers, each stuffed and mounted
on a shield shaped elm panel, both
inscribed and dated 1848, 36in (91cm)x
approx 28in (97cm)w. (2)
See Illustration
€250 - 350
169
red deer head with antlers, on a shield
shaped wooden panel, dated 1877, 27in
(68cm)h. (1)
See Illustration
€150 - 200
170
TAXIDERMY: a very large red stag’s
head and antlers, stuffed and mounted
on an oak shield shaped board, inscribed
and dated 1883, 46in (117cm). (1)
See Illustration
€200 - 300
171
TAXIDERMY: a cased stuffed and
mounted grey nurse shark, mounted
against sky blue background, in glazed
case, the shark 5ft 3in (160cm). (1)
See Illustration
€800 - 1200
172
A BRASS AND CUT GLASS OIL
LAMP, with square reeded stem and
stepped base, the cutglass reservoir
supporting an etched shade, 26in
(66cm). (1)
€200 - 300
173
AN ATTRACTIVE EDWARDIAN OIL
LAMP, with basket type lemon glass
reservoir and brass stem, on a black
ceramic base and etched shade, 20in
(51cm). (1)
€180 - 200
174
AN ATTRACTIVE BRASS AND GLASS
CHANDELIER, in the Regency style,
with ten lights on five arms, and other
concealed internal light fittings, enclosed
by festoons of buttons and drops, and
a lower basket with similar festoons of
buttons, 40in (102cm)h x 27in (69cm).
(1)
See Illustration
€400 - 500
175
A PAIR OF MODERN BRASS TABLE
LAMPS, each in the Corinthian style
on square stepped base, with matching
shades, 34in (87cm). (2)
€300 - 350
176
A CARVED INDIAN HARDWOOD AND
BONE MOUNTED TABLE LAMP, in
the form of an elephant, 19in (48cm)h x
19in (48cm)w. (1)
€150 - 250
177
A BRASS TABLE LAMP, in the Regency
style, with reeded column and triform
base, 19in (48cm); together with a
burgundy and brass mounted porcelain
vase shaped table lamp, on marble base.
(2).
€120 - 150
178
A BRASS STANDARD LAMP,
on tri pod base. (1)
€20 - 30
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A PAIR OF CUTGLASS OIL LAMPS,
each with milk glass shade and glass
resevoir, on a candlestick baluster stem,
23in (59cm). (2)
€100 - 150
180
AN EDWARDIAN BRASS OIL LAMP,
with embossed resevoir, on a reeded
stem, and conforming base, converted to
electricity, 25in (64cm). (1)
€80 - 120
181
A PAIR OF FOUR BRANCH
FIVE LIGHT SILVER PLATED
CANDELABRA, each with reeded leaf
cast arms, on a leaf and floral cast stem,
18in (46cm). (2)
€150 - 200
182
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE
POWDER BLUE AND FAMILLE VERTE
PORCELAIN JAR AND COVER,
decorated with interior scenes and
landscapes with figures, converted to a
lamp, drilled and damaged, 17in (43cm),
together with a 19th century blue and
white prunus vase and cover, (as is),
12in (31cm). (2)
€50 - 100
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A FRENCH PORCELAIN AND BRASS
MOUNTED TABLE LAMP, decorated
with flowers on a brass leaf cast base,
16in (41cm), another unusual table
lamp in white porcelain decorated with
colourful flowers and brass mounts on
a conforming separate stand (2), 22in
(56cm) and two brass oil lamps one with
ruby glass reservoir.(4)
€100 - 200
184
A MODERN CYLINDRICAL METAL
HALL LANTERN, in the Georgian style,
with glazed panels, 24in (61cm). (1)
€50 - 70
185
A VERY FINE HEAVY PAIR OF THREE
BRANCH CAST BRASS WALL LIGHTS,
or candelabra, each modelled with a leaf
cast scroll caryatid, supporting three leaf
cast scroll cornucopia type candle arms,
with urn shaped sockets, each 29in
(74cm)h x 18in (46cm)w, each with wall
mount bracket. (2)
See Illustration
€500 - 800
186
A HEXAGONAL BRASS CARRIAGE
LAMP, with fifteen bevelled glass panels,
23in (59cm), together with a slightly
smaller similar ditto with twelve glass
panels, 21in (53cm). (2)
€200 - 250
187
A FOUR BRANCH GILTWOOD
CEILING LIGHT, the corona with
hanging tassels on a leaf moulded
stem issuing four leaf scroll arms each
supporting a cutglass torch shaped
shade, 34” x 31” (86cms x 79cms). (1)
€250 - 350
188
A HEAVY CAST BRASS HALL
LANTERN, with four glass panels, the
arched top with flower head finials and
leaf cast corona, 30in (76cm).
€150 - 200
189
BRASS AND MOULDED GLASS
CHANDELIERS, each with a brass
mounted glass vase stem issuing eight
tubular arms supporting glass dishes,
18in (46cm) x 29in (74cm).
€300 - 400
190
BRASS AND MOULDED GLASS
CHANDELIERS, each with a brass
mounted glass vase stem issuing eight
tubular arms supporting glass dishes,
18in (46cm) x 29in (74cm).
€300 - 400
191
SCOTT'S Waverly Novels, Edinburgh
1831, vols 1-38, with tooled gilt
panelled spines, ¼ calf with marble
boards. (38)
€100 - 200
192
PEN CAMERA'S THE BRITISH
ISLES, 1904, in three vols; together
with Brydge's Censuria Literaria, 1807,
in ten volumes with full leather spines
(as is); the Folio Society's British Myth's
and Legends in three volumes, and
Barnett;s Supplementary Catalogue of
Sanskrit, Pali and Prakit Books, London
1908; DeValera O'Nuallain's Survey
of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland, vol 2
- Mayo, 1964 Dublin; and Roubaud's A
French and English Dictionary. (a lot)
€60 - 100
193
A COLLECTION OF FINE
EQUESTRIAN BOOKS, comprising,
Lester Piggott, the Official Biography,
by Dick Francis a Limited Edition of
1000 This Being 596, signed by Dick
Francis and Lester Piggott, attractive
Silk Boards in box case; Shergar and
the Agakhans Thoroughbred Empire, by
Richard Baerlein, by H.H The AgaKhan,
A Decade of Champions The Greatest
Years of Thoroughbred Racing, 1970-
1980, by Richard Stone Reeves and
Patrick Robinson; Legends The Art of
Richard Stone Reeves, as told to Edward
L Bowen, coloured plates, in original box
case; A rare limited edition copy of The
Golden Post, an Artistic Study of the
Tumultuous Events that led to the day
when they ran for ten million Dollars,
by Richard Stone Reeves and Patrick
Robinson, no 1696 of 2000, signed by
Reeves Smith and Robinson, attractive
silk boards and fine leather binding, with
gilt horse motif, in linen bound inscribed
box. (5)
€300 - 400
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REMBRANDTS SAMTLICHE
RADIERUNGEN, a large collection
of black and white etchings depicting,
Famous Pictures by Rembrandt Van Rijn,
all mounted and titled, and protected
with tissue papers, from no.111 to 218,
by Jaro Springer Munchen, Holbein
Verlag, in original binding no. 2; together
with a bound copy of 1889 Illustrirte
Zeitung, for Leipzig Berlin, with
interesting advertisements, art editorials,
machinery of the day, illustrations of
great German houses and interiors,
engineering, ladies fashion, famous
German figures, horse racing, etc, in
canvas covered binding. (2)
€100 - 200
195
A BOX LOT OF ASSORTED MODERN
ART RELATED COFFEE TABLE
BOOKS. (20 approx)
€50 - 100
196
A collection of 20th century
books of Irish interest,
including: Barry, Tom, Guerilla Days
in Ireland, Dublin 1949; O'Donavan,
John, O'Reilly's Irish/English Dictionary;
McCarthy's Priests and People in Ireland,
Dublin 1903, and four others. (7)
€50 - 100
197
A COLLECTION OF POETRY BOOKS,
various authors, ten in leather bindings,
others paperback. (19)
€50 - 100
198
THE O'HARA FAMILY: Father O'Connell,
London 1849, in attratcive quarter
leather, with marble boards, as is;
together with The Boyne Water, Dublin
1865. (2)
€40 - 60
199
THOMAS MOORE INTEREST: Rookh,
Lallah, The Works of Thomas Moore,
Esq, Paris, 1821, in two bound vols, as
is; Moore, John (ed), A View of Society
and Manners in France, Switzerland and
Germany, 1781, in two vols, attractive
full calf, as is; Brown Thos. (ED.), The
Fudge Family in Paris The Fudges in
England, and Melodies, Irish National,
London 1826. (7)
€60 - 120
200
O'Sullivan, T.D. (ed), Irish National
Poems by Irish Prists, from the Eleanor
Nodd Library; together with The Poems
of John Francis MacEntee (signed by
Sean MacEntee); The Cork Felon; and
six others of similar interest. (9)
€50 - 100
201
A CARVED CHINESE HARDWOOD
GROUP, modelled with a peasant
fisherman retrieving fish from a net, 20”
(51cms). (1)
€80 - 120
202
A CARVED JAPANESE OKIMONO,
modelled as a fisherman hauling a net,
7½” (19cms). (1)
€200 - 300
203
A CARVED CHINESE WOODEN
GROUP, modelled with man and child
with fish under a tree, with squirrel
above, 19” (48cms). (1).
€80 - 120
204
A CHINESE DOUBLE BRUSH POT, in
the form of Yin and Yang, with landscape
/ poetry decoration, bears iron red seal
mark to base, 4” (10cms)h. (1)
€80 - 100
205
AN ORIENTAL BRONZE VASE, with
mythical animal handles and a cover
inscribed with characters, on a baluster
shaped body, 13½” (34cms). (1)
€40 - 80
206
A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUTANI VASES,
c. 1900, of baluster form, each with a
flared neck and decorated with flowers
and panels of peacocks amongst foliage,
on a flared and moulded base, 20in
(51cm). (2)
€300 - 400
207
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLACK
LACQUERED AND CHINOISERIE
DECORATED LADIES WORKBOX, the
octagonal top opening to reveal fitted
interior with some lidded compartments,
above a concealed base drawer, 14in
(36cm). (1)
See Illustration
€300 - 400
208
A JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN
STICK STAND, of cylindrical form
decorated with flowers, 24.5in (62cm).
(1)
€340 - 370
209
A PAIR OF CHINESE BRONZE VASES,
19th century, with flowers, foliage and
birds in relief, each of baluster form,
16in (41cm). (2)
€300 - 400
210
A LARGE JAPANESE IMARI
PORCELAIN CHARGER, with
lobed panels decorated with flowers,
butterflies and birds around a centre
panel with a stylized lion, 18.25in
(46cm). (1)
€300 - 350
211
A LARGE JAPANESE PORCELAIN
CHARGER, with a series of decorated
panels depicting pavilions and flowers,
around a circular centre panel with a
bowl of flowers, 18in (46cm). (1)
€300 - 350
212
A CIRCULAR IMARI SAUCER DISH,
with six decorated panels, around a
circular floral panel, 14.25in (36cm). (1)
€200 - 250
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A CHINESE RUSTIC AND PARCEL
GILT WOODEN SCEPTRE OR
WALKING STICK, the finial in the form
of a bearded man, above carved mythical
animals, phoenix, bats etc. along the
shaft, 37in (94cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 500
214
AN OVAL JAPANESE IMARI AND GILT
BRASS MOUNTED TABLE CENTRE,
or food comport, with leaf cast scroll
handles and raised on conforming
stands, with leaf cast legs and floral
swags, 15in (38cm). (1)
€350 - 370
215
A VERY UNUSUAL ANGLO INDIAN
VISAKHAPATNAM JAPAN STAG
HORN VENEERED TABLE TOP OR
LAPDESK, C 1840, the ebony veneered
interior with etched ivory bands, with
inscription, presented to George Fox
Esquire by John S. Whitlock, India 1863,
also inscribed elk horn and sandalwood
desk, made at Visakhapatnam Japan,
South India, 15in (38cm). (1)
€700 - 900
216
A JAPANESE THREE-COLOUR
BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED
WARRIOR, late 19th century, 8.5in
(22cm). (1)
€100 - 200
217
A SMALL CHINESE BRASS MODEL
OF A BUDDHA, 6in (15cm). (1)
€30 - 50
218
A CHINESE CERAMIC PANEL,
modern, modelled with two figures on
a balcony, 21.25in (54cm)h x 6.25in
(16cm). (1)
€40 - 60
219
A BRONZE AND GILT BRONZE
FIGURE OF A BUDDHA,
19th century, seated with legs crossed,
on a lotus bud base, 8in (20cm)
€500 - 600
220
AN ATTRACTIVE FAMILLE ROSE
BOTTLE VASE, decorated with flowers,
fruit and bird, the crackled yellow ground
with a three character mark and a four
character mark to the black base, 15in
(38cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 500
221
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE
CRACKLEWARE VASE, as is, 11.5in
(29cm); together with a small light green
jadeite bowl, 2.5in (6cm). (2)
€80 - 100
222
FOUR UNUSUAL JADEITE PENDANTS,
relief carved with various subjects,
depicting animals, birds and a Buddha. (4)
€150 - 200
223
AN EARLY CHINESE BLUE AND
WHITE MOON FLASK, decorated with
flowers and foliage, neck and handles
gone, as is, 9in (23cm). (1)
€200 - 250
224
A CHINESE COPPER GLAZED POT
BELLY VASE, with cylindrical neck and
two elephant mask handles, the base
with an impressed seal mark, 14in
(36cm). (1)
€300 - 400
225
AN ATTRACTIVE BALUSTER SHAPED
SQUAT FORM VASE, decorated with an
eagle perched on a tree by flowers, the
reverse side with calligraphy, the base
with a red seal mark, 14in (36cm). (1)
€400 - 500
226
A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE
ROULEAU VASE, profusely decorated
all round, with numerous figures on and
next to balconies, the base with a double
circle mark, 18in (46cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 500
227
AN UNUSUAL FAMILLE VERTE
CHINESE PORCELAIN VASE,
decorated with flying birds around
flowering branches, and applied with two
pierced white and gilt scroll handles, four
character mark to base, 15in (38cm). (1)
€300 - 400
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AN EARLY CHINESE BLUE AND
WHITE JAR OR VASE OF BALUSTER
FORM, decorated all around with figures
on a balcony, flowering shrubs etc, under
a palm leaf border, 11in (28cm), with
restoration. (1)
See Illustration
€600 - 900
229
A CHINESE CELADON GROUND
CRACKLEWARE VASE, with reeded
lower section, 12in (31cm). (1)
€400 - 600
230
AN ATTRACTIVE CHINESE BLUE
AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE, modelled
with cranes and deer amongst flowering
trees, 13in (33cm). (1)
€300 - 400
231
BEEHIVE, the top with a centre roundel
and decorated with a phoenix within
white clouds and two bands of flowers
, a wave band and a band of various
Chinese emblems and a central open
door, 7.5in (19cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 500
232
A HEAVY RECTANGULAR INK STONE,
with well and inscribed with calligraphy,
in a hardwood case, also with the cover
inscribed, 9in (23cm) x 6in (16cm). (1)
€200 - 250
233
A VERY UNUSUAL CHASED OR
CARVED CHINESE BLUE AND
TURQUOISE MINIATURE VASE, with
baluster body and flared neck, decorated
with scrolling flowers and foliage and
blue seal mark to base, 5.5in (14cm). (1)
€250 - 350
234
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE JAR
AND COVER, of circular flat form,
decorated with flowers, 5in (13cm). (1)
€180 - 250
235
A CHINESE HEXAGONAL BLUE AND
WHITE PORCELAIN TEA CADDY,
with turned wooden cover, 6in (15cm);
together with a smaller serpentine
shaped ditto with mahogany cover, 5in
(13cm). (2)
€100 - 150
236
A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUTANI
BOTTLE VASES, 5in (13cm), a pair
of chinoiserie decanted black ground
English vases, 7in (18cm), an attractive
Coalport leaf moulded mask jug, 8in
(20cm), and a small Chinese blue and
white jar and cover, (6)
€70 - 90
237
AN UNUSUAL CHINESE RELIEF
MOULDED WALL MOUNTED
BALUSTER SHAPED VASE, with temple
lions in relief and two mask handles,
six character blue mark to base, 8.5in
(22cm) high x10in (26cm) wide. (1)
€180 - 250
238
STONE WARE JARDINIERE, decorated
with figures in a landscape on three
bracket feet, 7in (18cm). (1)
€80 - 150
239
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE
POTS AND COVERS, each decorated
with figures and bats in a landscape, the
covers with flowers sprig handles, 3.25in
(8cm); together with a celadon ground
famille rose dish, decorated with hens
and flowers, 7in (18cm); and a Chinese
famille rose dish. (4)
€80 - 100
240
FOUR ASSORTED CHINESE
SOAPSTONE SEALS. (4)
€50 - 80
241
A MOTHER-O-PEARL INLAID
CHINESE BRUSH POT, 6.25in (16cm).
(1)
€50 - 80
242
A COLLECTION OF NINE WALNUT
FORM ORNAMENTS, or beads; a
double gourd rosewood ornament;
a double gourd pendant carved with
animals and figures; and a netsuke in
the form of an old man. (12)
€40 - 60
243
A PAIR OF SANG DU BOEUF
BALUSTER SHAPED STONEWARE
VASES, 8in (20.5cm); together with a
Chinese cylindrical porcelain brush pot,
decorated with red chrysanthemums, 5in
(13cm). (3)
€50 - 80
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A CHINESE DOUBLE GOURD
CARVED AND RED LAQUERED VASE,
12in (31cm). (1)
€80 - 100
245
A 19TH CENTURY FAMILLE VERTE
CHINESE VASE, decorated with figures,
six character mark to base, 7in (18cm); a
light brown famille rose vase, decorated
with floral sprays and two elephant mask
handles, 8.5in (21cm). (2)
€40 - 60
246
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE VASE,
decorate with royal figures, 13in (33cm).
(1)
€80 - 120
247
A PAIR OF LYRE SHAPED SANG DU
BOEUF AND TREACLE GLAZED
CHINESE VASES, each with two
handles and a square flared neck, 11.5in
(29cm). (2)
€100 - 200
248
A BLUE AND WHITE CHINESE
STONEWARE POT, with three mask
handles, 4in (10cm); together with a
Japanese porcelain barrel shaped jar
and cover 5in (13cm) and a Chinese
famille rose bowl, decorated with figures
in a boat, 5.5in (14cm). (3)
€70 - 90
249
A CHINESE PORCELAIN STEM
CUP, decorated with flowers, with six
character mark to base, 3.25in (8cm),
together with a pair of Chinese porcelain
beaker cups, 3.25in (8cm). (3)
€60 - 90
250
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PILLOW,
decorated with birds, flowers, peaches
and bats, with pierced ends, 7in (18cm).
(1)
€60 - 90
251
A SPECKLED BLUE AND WHITE
MELON SHAPED CHINESE
STONEWARE TEA POT, with dragon
handle, 7.5in (19cm), a delicate light pink
porcelain ewer with porcelain handle,
8in (20cm), a small Japanese figure of
a reclining girl, and a small Famille Rose
vase. (4)
€50 - 70
252
A RECTANGULAR CHINESE THREE
COLOUR BRONZE SNUFF OR WAX
BOX, two Chinese bronze seals, and a
small Chinese bronze censor on four
legs. (4)
€50 - 100
253
A JADEITE BOX, with pierced cover, a
jadeite bangle, and a miniature tea pot.
(3)
€50 - 70
254
TWO SOAP STEM BANGLE TYPE
PENDANTS, and three other carved
pendants, (5).
€50 - 70
255
A SILVER PLATED BUDDHA, a white
metal fish pendant, and a double fish
form snuff bottle. (3)
€30 - 50
256
A CARVED JADE LEAF FONT, and a
white and green jade peach form paper
weight. (2)
€100 - 200
257
A CHINESE AGATE TYPE SNUFF
BOTTLE, and two carved archers rings.
(2)
€70 - 90
258
TWO SIMILAR CARVED BAMBOO
FORM CHINESE JADE PENDANTS,
(2).
€100 - 200
259
TWO CHINESE AMBER BRACELETS,
and a pendant. (3)
€40 - 60
260
TWO CHINESE BONE BANGLES, two
archers rings and a pendant.(3)
€30 - 50
261
THIRTEEN CHINESE ASSORTED
WHITE METAL COINS. (1)
€40 - 60
262
TWO CHINESE WHITE METAL
BOWLS, two bangles and a hair pin. (5)
€30 - 40
263
A PAIR OF CORAL EAR PENDANTS,
two coral rings; a jade ring, and a
Buddha pendant. (5)
€40 - 60
264
THREE JADITE BANGLES, together
with, agate necklace. (3)
€40 - 60
265
AN AGATE BANGLE, together with a
set of jadeite beads. (2)
€40 - 50
266
THREE CARVED JADEITE
PENDANTS, in the form of a bok choi, a
fish and a phoenix respectively. (3)
€60 - 90
267
TWO CHINESE PEARL NECKLACES.
(2)
€40 - 50
268
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED
BAMBOO BRUSH POT, carved in deep
relief with numerous figures amongst
foliage, with an oval panel modelled with
a phoenix, and a fan shaped panel with a
peacock, bears inscription in ink to base
7in (17cm). (1)
€250 - 350
269
A CIRCULAR CHINESE MUSTARD
COLOURED DISH, incised with a
five claw dragon, the base with a six
character mark, 9in (23cm). (1)
€200 - 400
270
A CHINESE TWO-DOOR RED
LACQUERED SIDE CUPBOARD, the
doors overlaid with ivory, bone, and
carved stone, depicting various figures
by a pavilion with trees, the outer bands
decorated with dragons and phoenix on
shaped plinth with bracket feet, 37in
(94cm) x 25in (64cm). (1)
€300 - 400
271
A NANKIN CYLINDRICAL BLUE AND
WHITE CHINESE PORCELAIN MUG,
4in (10cm), [Provenance: Lot 1659,
Christies, The Nankin Cargo Sale],
together with a celadon ground Chinese
bowl decorated with flowers 5in (13cm).
(2)
€100 - 200

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AN 18TH CENTURY CHINESE IMARI
DISH, decorated in iron red and blue
with flowers, 14in (36cm). (1)
See Illustration
€200 - 300
273
AFTER TSUGUHARU FOUJITA
(French-born Japan, 1886 - 1968),
Study of a Cat, w.c., bears a signature
and a date 1929, 12in (30cm)w x 15in
(38.5cm)w. (1)
€150 - 250
274
A JAPANESE SQUARE LACQUERED
BOX AND COVER, decorated with birds
and flower, Meiji period, 7.5in (19cm);
together with a rectangular Japanese
glove box, inlaid with mother-o-pearl,
decorated with birds and flowers, 12in
(30cm); together with a papier mache
boat shaped gilt and black lacquered
pen tray. (3)
€70 - 120
275
A CHINESE BLACK AND GILT
LACQUERED BOX, 19th century, with
domed cover, decorated all over with
panels of animals, figures, birds and a
central dragon, within floral bands and
spandrels, 10.5in (26cm), together with
a papier mache Chinese pen box, 19th
century with slide-out interior depicting
musical group, with ivory coloured faces,
9in (23cm), a similar papier mache pen
tray with figures amongst foliage, 10.5in
(27cm), and a matching cylindrical papier
mache brush pot, decorated with similar
figures by pavilions, 5in (13cm). (4)
€100 - 150
276
A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE
DOUBLE GOURD CLOISONNE VASE,
with stopper profusely decorated with
flowers and foliage, and applied with two
gilt phoenix handles, 13.5in (34cm). (1)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
277
BLANC DE CHINE
PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A
GUANYIN, holding a scroll in
her left hand, in seated position,
the back with an impressed
seal mark, 9in (23cm). (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 600
278
AN EARLY BRONZE AND GILT
BRONZE FIGURE, of the Buddha
Shakyamuni, seated with legs crossed
holding bowl in both hands, his robe
overlaid with numerous phoenix, on a
lotus type base, six character mark or
inscription on reverse of base, 8.25in
(21cm). (1)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
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A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE
AND WHITE BOAT SHAPED DISH,
with a covered pot, the dish with a blue
seal mark, 6in (15cm). (1)
€100 - 150
280
A 19TH CENTURY CELADON
GROUND PORCELAIN CHINESE
DISH, decorated with lotus flowers, 10in
(25cm). (1)
€80 - 120
281
A SMALL 19TH CENTURY CHINESE
CARVED BLACK SOAPSTONE
MINIATURE TABLE SCREEN, the
circular panel carved in deep relief with
dragon and phoenix, supported by two
carp, on an openwork fixed base, 6.5in
(16cm)h x 4.25in (11cm). (1)
€180 - 250
282
A PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED
BAMBOO BRUSH POTS, each carved
with figures on different levels, with
trees and pavilions, 5.5in (14cm). (2)
See Illustration
€180 - 250
283
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE RELIEF
MOULDED CELADON BALUSTER
SHAPED VASE, decorated with adults
and children in garden scenes and the
opposing side with two bats in flight,
14in (36cm). (1)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
284
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE
AND WHITE MEIPING VASE, decorated
with a scholar by a table with a vase of
flowers and other figures, furniture, etc.,
the base band decorated with butterflies
and flowers, 14in (36cm). (1)
See Illustration
€300 - 500
285
BLUE AND WHITE FISH BOWL OR
JARDINIERE, decorated with three
phoenix amongst leaf scrolls, a Greek
key and trellis pattern band above and
a blue band below with fruit, 10.25in
(26cm)h x 12in (30cm)d. (1)
See Illustration
€400 - 600
286
A VERY LARGE 19TH CENTURY
JAPANESE IMARI JARDINIERE, of
squat form, with ribbed body, profusely
decorated with floral panels, smaller
panels with phoenix, dragon, flowers
etc. against a dark blue ground, 12.5in
(32cm)h x 18in (46cm)d. (1)
See Illustration
€600 - 800
287
AN ORNATE CHINESE CARVED
CHERRYWOOD JARDINIERE OR
BOWL STAND, the shaped top with
bead edge and floral band around a
rouge marble inset, the open work
carved frieze with dragons, and raised on
four cabriole legs in the form of dragons
united by a pierced and carved stretcher
shelf and terminating in dragon mask
feet, 21in (53cm)h x 20in (51cm). (1)
€300 - 400
288
A CHINESE BRONZE BUST OF A
BEARDED MAN, head and shoulders
on a loose marble stand in the form of a
book volume, 6.5in (16.5cm). (2)
€200 - 300
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A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE DISH,
18th Century, decorated with flowers,
birds in a landscape and butterflies,
against iron red 10½” (27cms), together
with another Chinese plate decorated
with rows of figures, each dressed in red
or black robe, 9½” (24cms). (2)
€50 - 100
290
A SET OF FOUR ATTRACTIVE
JAPANESE IMARI DISHES, 19th
Century, each of scalloped form with
dragons and foliage and alternate fan
panels in red and blue, 8½” (21cms). (4)
€100 - 150
291
A LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE
BALUSTER SHAPED JARS AND
COVERS, decorated with vases and
flowers, each domed cover surmounted
with fo-dog, 32” (82cms). (1)
€500 - 700
292
POWDER BLUE ROULEAU VASE, the
base with a double circle blue mark,
11.5in (29cm). (1)
See Illustration
€250 - 350
293
A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN
SAUCER DISH, O.R.M., decorated with
figures in an interior inside a similiar
wide band, 22in (56cm).
€200 - 250
299
THE DALAI LAMA - a signed original
photograph depicting Tenzin Gyatso,
the 14th Dalai Lama. 6in x 9in, in good
condition. (1)
€80 - 120
300
MARTY CULLEN (20th / 21st century
Irish) Mandela, mixed media, 27in x 22in
in attractive frame.
Note: According to the artist, this is
a depiction of the young Mandela
in his days as a militant lawyer. The
idea of the primitive instincts of
freedom is juxtaposed with the ideas
of jurisprudence and rationalism. The
notion of creating a coherent visual
narrative, incorporating tribalism,
revolutionary idealism and harsh
rationalism are the recurring ideas
behind this visual essay on arguably the
greatest man of modern times.
Marty Cullen, from Dungannon is a
graduate of law and political philosophy.
He is a leading campaigner for the
rights of profoundly disabled children as
well as a sculptor, fine arts, film maker
and photographer. [see galleryonthehill.
photoshelter.com]
See Illustration
€700 - 1500
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In 1959, as a young army officer, Allen Denton-Miller was
given the opportunity to study Swahili to interpretership
level in East Africa and at London University’s School of
Asian and African Studies. (The British Government's
aim was to produce a cadre of officers with the language
skills necessary to assist in future African independence
negotiations). But be that as it may, the sights, sounds and
smells of his first magical after-dark arrival in Dar es Salaam
for a tour of duty with the King's African Rifles remained
vivid and were the beginning of a lasting love affair with
Africa!
Since those early days he has worked and travelled
extensively throughout the continent. Visits to numerous
countries including the Congo, Nigeria, Senegal,
Ethiopia,Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Zambia and many others
provided opportunities for him to acquire examples of tribal
art at source encouraging him to form what has become
an eclectic, large and somewhat whimsical collection.
This is, therefore, not a collection assembled at great cost
and with irrefutable provenance from the world's leading
tribal art dealers, galleries and international fine art auction
houses. The artifacts illustrated here have been acquired by
him personally, mainly in Africa, over more than fifty years.
He does not in any way claim to be an ''expert'', merely a
reasonably educated and avid collector.
Having finally reached the age where dispersal makes more
sense than acquisition he is now offering the collection for
sale in the hope that it will provide as much enjoyment to
others as it has to him.
While every effort has been made to verify origin, age and
provenance, in the case of artifacts purchased from Africa's
auction houses, deceased estates and roadside vendors,
this has not always been possible. However, additional
photographs and further information can be made available
on request.
THE DENTON-MILLER COLLECTION
OF AFRICAN TRIBAL ART

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A LARGE ROYAL SOCIETY OF
PRINCES COURT MASK, Babanki-
Tungo, Bamileke, from Bamoun,
Cameroon, showing the likeness of an
important personage of the court. The
strong features with bulging cheeks,
wide open eyes, smiling toothy mouth,
formal hair style and head ornament
portraying a group of royal children or
courtiers signify power and physical
wellbeing. These masks were carried on
the shoulders on a frame covered with
raffia or bark strips. 23in high x 14in
wide x 105in deep
See Illustration
€500 - 1200
302
A LARGE OLD ROYAL SOCIETY OF
PRINCES COURT MASK, Babanki-
Tungo, Bamileke, from Bamoun,
Cameroon, from the Bangwa kingdom
showing a benevolent expression
and radiating chiefly confidence and
goodwill. The mask shows a frieze of
naked warriors supporting a coronet
of cattle heads indicating the royal
herd. A large heavy example with good
encrusted patina but showing some
wear and tear due to age and storage.
60 x 40cm approx. (1)
See Illustration
€500 - 1200
303
A LARGE MULTI-COLOURED FACE
MASK, Fang - Gabon / Equatorial
Guinea / Cameroon. A mask of the Ngil
secret society of the Fang people who
occupy a wide are covering parts of
Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
This example is coloured with natural
pigments and shows considerable signs
of wear. These highly recognisable
elongated masks were worn by members
of the Ngil society in closed session and
were intended to strike fear and awe
into tribal members who were being
judged for crimes of various types. This
multi-coloured mask has an elongated
forehead surmounted by a cap, slit eyes,
commanding nose and lips pursed in
permanent disapproval. Shows good age
and the scars of considerable use. 70cm
x 20cm approx.
€50 - 100
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A COLOURFUL CONTEMPORARY
CIRCULAR FACE MASK, possibly
Yoruba, Nigeria, 34com x 36cm diameter
x 19.5cm deep. (1)
See Illustration
€75 - 125
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A VERY OLD CRESTED (MALE)
SOCIETY FACE MASK, Kifwebe,
Songye, DRC. An old and well used
mask from the Songye tribal group in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The ''Mohican'' style hair shows that
the mask was intended to be worn by
a male dancer as do the tufts of bristle
sprouting from the nose. The hardwood
body is striped with black and white
pigment, the eyelids appear swollen with
slit eyes and the mouth is pursed and
elongated into a box shape. There are
multiple holes for the attachment of a
raffia costume. Good overall condition
but some damage consistent with age
and use. 50 x 20cm approx.
See Illustration
€250 - 350
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AN ANTIQUE KIFWEBE SONGYE
SOCIETY MASK, DRC. An old mask
from the Songye tribal group in the
Democratic Republic of Congo. The
coarse features and prominent black
crest running from the nose to the back
of the head signifies that the mask was
intended for wear by a male dancer.
The mask is made of a very light wood
with the overall striations whitened with
natural pigment. The eyelids appear
swollen with slit eyes and the mouth
is pursed and elongated into a tubular
box shape. There are holes for the
attachment of a raffia costume. The
reverse shows signs of considerable
termite activity and there is other
damage consistent with age and use. 40
x 20cm.
€250 - 350
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A RARE ANTIQUE FEMALE KIFWEBE
SOCIETY MASK, Songye, DRC, 30 x
22cm.
See Illustration
€175 - 225
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A LARGE MALE MASK OF THE
GOLI GROUP, Baule, Ivory Coast, with
chequered face and eyes with teardrops,
50cm high, 32cm wide, 7.5cm deep. (1)
See Illustration
€150 - 200
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A MAIDEN MASK OF THE PUNU
LUMBO, Gabon, with high hairstyle,
36cm high, 21cm wide, 15cm deep. (1)
€70 - 120
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AN OLD WARRIOR'S MASK, DRC/
Angola, comprised of old copper, sheath,
and cane, Salampasu, rattan balls on
head, sharp white teeth, 32cm high,
15cm wide, 15cm deep. (1)
See Illustration
€75 - 150
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AN OLD WARRIOR MASK, Salampasu,
DRC/Angola, comprised of wood and
cane. A fine example of one of the three
styles of Salampasu masks (hunters,
warriors, chiefs) from the DRC and
Angola. Made of wood with a crown of
rattan balls the mask would have been
held firmly in place by the attached skull
cap net of plant fibres. The features
show traditional bulging forehead,
deeply set eyes, bulbous nose, small
filed teeth and plaited fiber beard, 30cm
x 30 cm x 23cm deep. (1)
€120 - 180
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A SOWEI SOCIETY HELMET MASK,
Mende, Sierra Leone /Liberia, of wood
with bird finial. These masks are used
solely by members of the womens'
Bundu or Sande society. The masks
represent the guardian water spirit Sowo
and depict the small delicate features
desirable in young girls. They display
various elaborate hair styles and older
masks are often surmounted by a crest
depicting human heads, birds or animals.
The rolls around the neck are thought to
indicate the rolls of fat found desirable
by male Mende! Such are worn with a
full-body raffia disguise. Cracked but
otherwise in good condition. 29cm x
25cm. (1)
See Illustration
€120 - 200
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A SOWEI SOCIETY HELMET MASK,
Helmet Mask, Mende, Sierra Leone,
comprising wood with Janus heads,
30cm x 22cm. (1)
€120 - 200
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A SANDE SOCIETY HELMET
MASK, Mende, Sierra Leone / Liberia,
comprising wood with traditional
hairstyle. These masks are used solely
by members of the womens' Bundu or
Sande society. The masks represent
the guardian water spirit Sowe and
depict the small delicate features
desirable in young girls. They display
various elaborate hair styles and older
masks are often surmounted by a crest
depicting human heads, birds or animals.
The rolls around the neck are thought
to indicate rolls of fat found desirable by
male Mende!
Size: 30x25cm
€150 - 250
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A HELMET CREST FACE MASK,
Yoruba, Nigeria, of wood showing keloid
scars and Shango's axe blades. This
mask, known as Gelede, is from the
Anago region in Nigeria's south west.
The scale-like attachment to the head-
dress above the red band is thought to
represent the axe blades or edun ora
of Shango signifying the power of the
god of thunder. The three tribal scars
on the cheeks are diagnostic as is the
triangular representation of the ears, the
closed eyes and the pouting lips. This
old mask has deeply encrusted patina
which has flaked in a number of places.
40x20x24cm
€150 - 175
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A IGBO FACE MASK, Face Mask
(Contemporay, wood and dark brown
staining), Nigeria, contemporary, wood
and dark brown staining with black and
faded white pigment. This type of mask
was produced in numbers by skilled
Igbo artists and thought to represent a
young girl.
The masks are worn by young men
during harvest celebrations and
ceremonies held in honour of the Earth
Mother. The young women dancers
wear colourful costumes and are
accompanied by a chaperone wearing a
mask with a large crest or hood. Wood
with black and faded white pigment.
40cm X 26cm
€75 - 120
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A CHOKWE FOREHEAD MASK,
Angola / DRC, of wood, reeds, fibres
and white pigment, white markings on
the face, headress of fibres and reeds,
33cm high, 21cm wide, 9cm deep. (1)
See Illustration
€75 - 130
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A PUNU LUMBO FOREHEAD MASK,
Gabon, with antique hairstyle, dark stain,
39cm high, 28.5cm wide, 14cm deep.
(1)
€120 - 180
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A PUNU LUMBO OKUYI FACE
MASK, Gabon / DRC, with old style hair
arrangement, white pigment. This old
and rather ornate ''maiden mask'' from
the Punu/Lumbo peoples of Gabon/
DRC is a variant of the ''white masks
of Ogoye'' which were among the first
artefacts to be ''discovered'' by Western
artists such as Picasso. The mask shows
the ornate hairstyle popular among
young women at the end of the 19th
and beginning of the 20th centuries.
The white face, the nine dots arranged
in a diamond pattern, the slit eyes and
pursed mouth are common to most
examples. 36 X 28cm Approx
€120 - 150
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A CHOKWE PASSPORT MAIDEN
MASK, Angola/DRC, long reeded
wooden hairstyle, 30cm high, 21cm
wide, 8.5cm deep. (1)
€100 - 120
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A YAURE FACE MASK, Face Mask,
Ivory Coast, with brown pigment, hornbill
and serrated border, 36cm high, 23cm
wide, 12cm deep. (1)
€125 - 150
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A BALEGA FACE MASK,)
Eastern Zaire, of wood, white pigment,
raffia beard 43cm high (inc. beard),
27cm high (w/o beard), 19cm wide,
8.5cm deep. (1)
€70 - 120
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A CHOKWE MAIDEN FACE MASK,
Angola/DRCBrown stain with reeds,
23cm high, 17cm wide, 8.5cm deep. (1)
See Illustration
€50 - 120
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A CHOKWE MAIDEN FACE MASK,
Angola / DRC, with dark stain and
beaded long hairstyle, 28cm high, 18cm
wide, 7cm deep. (1)
€50 - 120
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A YORUBA YOUTH'S MASQUERADE
DANCE SHIELD/MASK, Ibibio,
Nigeria, with geometric pattern and
white pigment. This unusual mask is
of wood with incised striations. The
pattern is coloured with black paint and
white kaolin and probably represents
the moon. This circular mask has been
crafted in the shape of a shield with
an integral handle at the rear to allow
the mask to be held in front of the face
while dancing. The rays of the moon
are indicated in black and there is a
very small -featured face at the centre.
Obviously well used. 40cm diameter.
€75 - 100
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A KUBA ANTIQUE FACE MASK,
Ngaady a Mwashy, Kuba, DRC, of
leopard skin, cowries and feathers, 34cm
high x 26cm wide x 20cm deep. (1)
€300 - 400
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A VERY OLD CIHONGO HELMET
MASK, Mwaash Ambooy, Kuba, DRC, of
wood, cloth, and cowries. A magnificent
old Kuba Mwasha a'mbooy dance mask
with intact raffia collar. The powerful
face shows the traditional ritual scarring,
round eye sockets with slit eyes, wide
mouth with sharp exposed teeth and
the cruciform tribal mark called the
cingelyengelye. The head, on which
the hair is carefully shown, is covered
with a square of Kasai velvet sewn
with beads and cowries. There is a wire
nose ring and one remaining matching
double earring. Small chips and losses
consistent with age.
30cm high x 30cm wide x 36cm deep,
approx
See Illustration
€500 - 750
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A VERY OLD FACE MASK, possibly
Yoruba, Nigeria. 37cm x 22cm.
€200 - 250
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A MASQUERADE MASK, DAN,
LIBERIA/IVORY COAST, with filed
teeth, round eye sockets, horns and
bark, 37cm high, 29cm wide, 30cm
deep approx. (1)
€750 - 1200
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A RARE CHOKWE INITIATION BIRD
MASK, (wood, deep patina) Chokwe,
Angola/DRC,of wood with deep patina,
30cm high, 25cm wide, 60cm long
approx.
This mask represents a bird not unlike
a Gamecock or helmeted Guinea
Fowl. The mask is of a unique purely
zoomorphic design having an articulated
lower bill with a prominent carved
tongue, circular eye holes and encrusted
patina. Examples of ''bird'' masks are
found among the Dan and We and the
Baga of Guinea and also in Gambia
and Senegal. However, all of these
have 'beaks' only as extensions of
humanoid faces. None bears such close
resemblance to the unique zoomorphic
mask illustrated here which is used only
rarely in Chokwe initiation rites.
Literature: Jorden, Manual. Art
Initiation Among the Chokwe Related
Peoples
€1000 - 1200
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A RARE ANTIQUE CHOKWE
INITIATION BIRD MASK, Chokwe,
Angola/DRC, of wood with deep patina.
Considerable research by the owner
failed to positively identify the source
of this and two other similar bird masks
until he came across a photograph of a
similar mask in ''Art Initiation among
the Chokwe'' by Manuel Jorden. This
particular mask represents a bird not
unlike a crane although the crest is
puzzling. The masks are unique by virtue
of their size, very recognisable bird
profile, thick dark patina and articulated
lower bills with prominent carved
tongues. Vestiges of the original bark
costume remain. Good condition overall.
60cm x 25cm x 30cm approx.
See Illustration
€1000 - 1200
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A LARGE OLD WE/NGERE
CARNIVAL MASK, Dan, Ivory Coast
/ Liberia, of wood, paint, trade cloth
paper 35cm high. 30cm wide
This painted mask from WE/NGERE
peoples of Liberia and the Ivory Coast
shares many features with similar
masks common among the Dan. The
vertical line on the forehead, tubular
eyes, triangular nose and open mouth
with metal teeth are common features.
Designed to inspire fear, masks of this
type are now more commonly used for
entertainment rather than for traditional
rituals. Although painted in black,
white and red this is quite evidently
an old mask having an old French
language newspaper sewn into the cloth
surrounding the face.
Size: 35x30cm
€750 - 1250
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A KWELE FOREST SPIRIT FUNERARY
MASK OR ALTER GUARDIAN, Kwele,
Gabon, Wood, tree sap and rope) 43cm
high, 35cm wide. These masks are
closely connected to ceremonies relating
to the mysteries surrounding death and
the dead and are brought out primarily
for funeral processions. This mask is
unusual in having a base which suggests
it was made to stand on a family alter
or shrine. The mask is traditional in
shape with a small face at the centre
with slit eyes and an extremely small
mouth indicating that the dead have
no power of speech. There are smaller
and more rudimentary faces at the apex
and extremities of the horns. The mask
is coloured with dark pigment and tree
sap which produces a golden colour. The
base is wrapped with woven rattan.
€200 - 250
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A VERY OLD GELEDE/YORUBA
WOODEN HELMET MASK, probably
Yoruba, Nigeria with horns, pierced eyes,
and white pigment. An extremely unusual,
old and well-used helmet mask with a
somewhat ''owlish'' look. Pierced, staring,
eyes in deep set circular eye sockets with
traces of white pigment, wood fringed
eyebrows and chin and animal horns on
the crown. The skirt has holes for the
attachment of a raffia costume. Several
cracks and native repairs are testament
of age. 30 x 27cm approx.
See Illustration
€1000 - 1200
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AN UNUSUAL FUNERARY/PLANK
MASK, showing two contrasting styles -
Goli/Baule, Ivory Coast. This particularly
interesting and unusual mask showing
a combination of two distinct styles.
The lower panel shows the traditional
features of a young woman with eyes
and mouth closed as in death but with
the scarification and hair style very
carefully rendered. The upper mask is
in typical Goli style with protuberant
eyes showing tears and a grimacing
mouth. The mask is surmounted with
buffalo or possibly cow horns indicating
the high status of the young woman.
The mask carries a decorative carved
design linking both halves and shows
strong traces of red and white pigment.
There is therefore reason to suppose
that this mask may have been danced
at the funeral of a young girl of some
importance.
Size: 90x30cm approx
€750 - 1250
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AN UNUSUAL FUNERARY MASK
WITH LARGE BIRD FIGURE, Baule,
Ivory Coast , with red and white pigment.
This piece has a powerful masculine
style of mask possibly crafted especially
for the funeral rites or anniversary of
the death of an important chief. The
heavy features show closed eyes and a
stoppered mouth indicating death and
inability any longer to see, hear or speak
while the powerfully rendered royal
hornbill totem indicates the importance
of the deceased both in life and in the
spirit world. The mask has been heavily
coated with red and white pigment and
has traces of palm oil used as a libation
to entreat the spirits.
Good overall condition.
Size: 70x30cm approx
See Illustration
€750 - 1250
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A VERY LARGE FUNERARY
ELEPHANT MASK, Baule, Ivory Coast,
with white pigment. This powerful and
distinctly masculine mask shows the
usual characteristics of a funerary
object. The features are powerful, with
a great beak of a nose, pursed lips
and a carefully trimmed beard. The
eyes are shown closed as in death and
final repose. The head is capped with
a chief's ceremonial stool signifying
authority. The whole is topped by a
carefully rendered totem of an intricately
decorated elephant, an unmistakable
symbol of strength and prestige. One
may suppose that this mask was
specially created to be danced during
the funeral rites of a powerful chief
and thereafter to stand guard over his
remains and act as a link to the living
from the spirit world of the ancestors.
The mask shows traces of white
pigment (the colour of death) which has
been used to colour the beard and hair
of the subject showing age and to pick
out the detail of the carved stool and
symbolic elephant. Shows signs of age
but very little damage.
Size: 90x30 approx
€750 - 1250
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A GURU/BAULE MESSENGER BIRD
MASK MODELLED WITH HERON, Very
elegant with good patina), Ivory Coast
BIRD MASK
Origin: BAULE, Ivory Coast
The Baule and Guro have a long
tradition of fashioning elegant masks
which combine elements both human
and animal. The human faces, often
female, are finely rendered with modestly
downcast eyes, elegant noses and
pouting lips. Tribal scarification and
complex hairstyles are carefully rendered.
In this case the hair style continues into
the image of a tall crested bird, probably
a heron, with what appears to be a small
octopus or squid in its beak.
The mask shows traces of red and
white pigment with slight damage and a
repairable split to the bird's beak.
Size: 90x25 approx
€750 - 1200
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A MAGNIFICENT ALTAR MASK,
with female face atop a crouching
figure, Baule/Guru Ivory Coast,
70cm x 18.5cm wide, 14.5cm
deep.
See Illustration
€750 - 1200
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AN EXCEPTIONALLY WELL
PRESERVED OVAMBO MASK,
purchased in Venda, 1973, 35cm
high, 21cm wide, 13cm deep
approx.
€200 - 350
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A LARGE HEAVY ANTIQUE
FIGURE, Motherhood, of wood
with encrusted patina, Bambara,
Mali/Gui.
This large, very heavy and
unquestionably antique Bambara
sculpture is the virtual twin of a
similar statue, almost certainly
by the same sculptor, on display
in the African Collection of the
Metropolitan Museum of New
York. (See illustration on page
170 of the excellent source book
''Black Africa'' Masks, Sculpture,
Jewlery).
Symbols of motherhood
illustrated by dignified
representations of pregnant or
breast-feeding women are of
considerable significance to the
Bambara tribal group both as
promoting fertility and serving as
a link to the spirit world and the
world of the ancestors. Because
pregnant or breast-feeding
woman do not menstruate they
are seen as being closer to old
age and death and therefore
closer to, and more able to
communicate with, the spirit
world. Figures in this genre are
not strictly representational but
intended rather to radiate the
calm dignity of motherhood
generically and to celebrate the
perpetuation of life
Provenance: This large and
imposing figure was bought by
the owner at a Fine Art Auction
which included pieces from
insolvent and deceased estates
in South Africa in 1990. The
original owner was not identified.
110 x 30 x 30cm
See Illustration
€10,000 - 15,000
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RAPHAEL MAGWAZA, The
Ascent of Man, a signed award
winning sculpture, Zululand,
South Africa. Carved from a
solid mahogany log this group,
which recalls the work of the
the Makonde of neighbouring
Mozambique, is by award winning
Zulu sculptor Raphael Magwaza.
Magwaza studied at Rorke's Drift
Mission Craft Centre in 1972
and at Thupelo Arts Workshop in
Durban in 1990 before winning
2nd prize at the international
Durban 80 Arts Festival in 1990
Provenance: Signed by the Artist.
Purchased by the seller for his
private collection from a Durban
Fine Art Auction House in 1999.
Size: 100x30cm
See Illustration
€1500 - 2500
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A LARGE KUBA FEMALE DIVINATION
FIGURE, Luba, DRC, with excellent
patina, bowl with traces of ''muti'. This
patently antique statue has its origin
among the LUBA peoples of the
Katanga/Kisai region of the Congo.
(now Democratic Republic of Congo).
Successful divination required various
sacred objects to be placed in a bowl
for subsequent interpretation by a Spirit
Medium while in a state of trance. These
bowls come in different shapes and
sizes but the potency of the magic is
increased in this case by being held by
a female figure. Women, and particularly
old or pregnant women, are believed to
be closer to the spirit world.
Evident age and good patina. Chip to rim
of bowl, hair-line cracks some insect
damage consistent with age. 65x20cm
approx
See Illustration
€1500 - 2500
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A RHYTHM POUNDER FIGURE,
Senufo, Ivory Coast, Deble, good patina,
67 x 15cm.
€500 - 1000
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A RHYTHM POUNDER DEBLE
FIGURE, Senufo, Ivory Coast, good
patina, 64 x 18cm.
€500 - 1000
346
AN ALTAR MEMORIAL FIGURE, Luba,
DRC, modelled as a renowned hunter
with elephant tusks, 48 x 15cm approx.
€750 - 1000
347
AN AKUA 'BA FERTILITY DOLL,
Ashant, Ghana, with beads and cowries,
35 x 12cm.
€75 - 100
348
AN AKUA 'BA FERTILITY DOLL,
Ashanti, Ghana, 33 x 13cm.
€75 - 100
349
A NKISI JANUS HEADED NAIL
FETISH, Kongo, Democratic Republic
of Congo, with circular body, red/white
pigment. This old NKISI is extremely
unusual in being crafted as a janus
figure giving the ''witch doctor'' the
ability see both ways, into the past
to commune with the spirits of the
ancestors and into the future in order
to influence events. The two heads are
coloured alternate white and red and
there are two cavities in the round and
liberally composite body which has
cavities to hold magic ingredients.
Size: 30x20cm
See Illustration
€250 - 500
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A NKISI WHITE FACED NAIL FETISH,
White Faced Nail Fetish () Kongo,
Democtratic Republic of Congo, cloth
body with ''Muti'' holder. Both human
and animal nailed figures are used
by ''witch doctors'' in the DRC and
in neighbouring areas to influence
events and to bring about generally evil
outcomes. The red and white pigment
signifies death and the power of magic
while the glass eyes indicate the
wizard's ability to see all. The opaque
glass covered cavity in the stomach
holds items such as human skin, hair
and herbs held to possess magical
properties. The nails are driven into the
cloth covered effigy to seal the compact
between the witch doctor and client.
35 x 20cm
See Illustration
€250 - 500
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AN ANTIQUE GUARDIAN SONGYE
NKISI, Angola/DRC, in hardwood, great
patina, old damage, 38 x 13cm.
See Illustration
€500 - 75200
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A SMALL SONGYE GUARDIAN NKISI, Angola/DRC, in horn,
light wood, leather and cloth, 31 x 10cm.
See Illustration
€200 - 300
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A LARGE SONGYE GUARDIAN NKISI, Angola/DRC, in horn,
dark stained wood, cloth and string, 46 x 10cm.
€200 - 350
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A SENUFO GUARDIAN FIGURE, Ivory Coast, with red stain,
possibly off of a heddle pulley.
€150 - 220
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A BIDJOGO GUARDIAN FIGURE, Guinea Bisseau, standing
on a 4 legged stool, 44 x 13cm.
€175 - 225
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A TALL SENUFO ALTAR GUARDIAN FIGURE, Ivory Coast, of
light wood. This rather strange Senufo wooden statue may very
well be a caricature of an actual person used as a guardian
figure on a family alter and as a medium to converse with the
dead. The figure has a hugely exaggerated and very fine hair
style and the face bears the diagnostic scar patterns. The
stance is typical of Senufo statuary with flexed knees and arms
with hands forward. The figure, which is carved from unusually
pale and light wood, is standing on a circular base similar to
that used for rhythm pounder figures although this figure is
much less substantial overall.
An interesting and somewhat humerous piece in excellent
condition
60X12cm
€175 - 250
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A SMALL MALE GUARDIAN FIGURE, origin unknown.
€75 - 100
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A FEMALE GUARDIAN FIGURE, origin unknown.
€75 - 100
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A CHIBINDA LLUNGA CHOKWE STATUE, Angola/DRC, in
old dark wood with good patina. This is a very old and powerful
statue of the Chokwe prince and folk hero Chibunda Llunga
who is the central player of many of the tribe's myths and
romantic legends. The headdress is that of Jokwe royalty while
the medicine horn suggest his care and expertise in healing
and the staff his princely authority. The face is carved in a
manner to suggest thoughtfulness and the pose indicates a
general awareness and readiness for action.
Good patina, some damage, the arm with native repair. 41 X
16cm approx.
€150 - 250
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A SMALL CONTEMPORARY FETISH FIGURE, unusual
configuration, provenance unknown.
€50 - 100
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A LARGE WHITE-FACE GUARDIAN FIGURE, possibly
Senufo, Ivory Coast,or Fang of Gabon, in brown and white
pigment. Crafted from light wood the obviously female figure
is in the traditional posture with bent knees and flexed arms.
The torso is carved with a geometric pattern with traces of
faded red pigment and there is a cavity for the insertion of
some magical ingredient. The carefully rendered whitened face
invokes the colour of death and it is not too fanciful to imagine
this as being a memorial for a young woman. The statue would
have had pride of place on a family alter and would have been
intended to intercede with the ancestors to the benefit of the
family group, 60 x 15cm approx.
See Illustration
€400 - 600
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A LARGE FERTILITY TOTEM, Large Fertility Totem, Makonde,
Tanzania/Mozambique, with cane wrapped torso. This rather
bizarre looking fertility totem has its origins among the Zaramo
people of Tanzania living in the area stretching from the capital
north th Bagamoyo. Although predominantly Muslim animism
persists in the rural areas. The elongated body of the doll is
tightly wrapped with rattan above a pair of truncated legs
and what appears to be a traditional girl's skirt. The arms are
rudimentary and are pierced by circular holes. The head is
intentionally phallic with only the most basic features and the
erotic symbolism is obvious. The doll is mounted on a wooden
plinth by means of two metal pins inserted into the legs, 70 X
30cm (including base).
€750 - 1500
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AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC DRUM
ATOP A FEMALE STANDING TORSO,
Makonde, Tanzania/Mozambique,
wood hide. A somewhat amusing
anthropomorphic light drum from the
Makonde people inhabiting the borders
of Tanzania and Mozambique. The body
is a graphic and accurate representation
of a mature female torso. The chest
and back carry an extensive incised
geometric pattern and there are pierced
lugs for attaching a carrying strap. The
circular drum-head is of tanned and
scraped goat skin stretched over the
hollow frame and solidly pegged to
retain tension. Evident age and good
patina but some insect or other damage
to feet. 94 x 17cm
See Illustration
€2000 - 2750
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AN ELEGANT CEREMONIAL PALM
WINE FLASK, Baule, Ivory Coast, with
stopper, of ceramic and wood.
€1250 - 1350
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FRAGMENTS OF A RARE DOUBLE
HEADED TERRACOTTA WATER
CONTAINER, Mangbetu, DRC.
€200 - 400
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AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC WATER
JAR, Djenne, Mali, in terracotta, modelled
as a male bust with kitab.
€500 - 600
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AN ANTHROPOMORPHIC WATER
JAR, Djenne, Mali, of terracotta,
modelled as a female bust with kitab.
€500 - 600
369
AN ANTIQUE AKAN GOLD DUST
CASKET OR CONTAINER, Ashanti,
Ghana, probably 19th century - possibly
earlier, Kuduo,cast brass. A relatively rare
example of a cast brass storage casket,
intended to hold valuables including
gold dust which, together with slaves,
formed the bedrock of the nation's
wealth and acted as the main medium
of exchange. The cast body, which has a
traditional openwork base, shows signs
of early repair. There is an ornamental
frieze at top and bottom with an applied
sunburst design and eight small studs.
The body bears faint signs of an Arabic
cursive style decoration The heavy lid
sports a pair of mythical beasts, possibly
spirit leopards, depicted in the act of
devouring a goat. 21 x 15cm (approx)
See Illustration
€3000 - 5000
370
A BRONZE FIGURE OF AN OBA
WITH SWORD AND SPEAR, Benin,
Edo, Nigeria, possibly 19th century. The
figure of an Oba or perhaps a General
of the state of Benin wearing a tall early
period coral bead headdress and coral
necklace. The dress is traditional for the
19th century and the figure carries a
ceremonial sword and spear.
Notwithstanding, the figure is
accoutered for ceremony rather than
war. The figure has been cast by the
traditional lost wax method and is well
finished with appropriate patina
28 x 14cm (approx)
€750 - 1500
371
A SMALL FIGURE OF A COURTIER,
Benin, Edo, Nigeria, in bronze manilla,
propbably 19th century. This small
antique bronze, cast by Benin craftsmen
using the lost wax method, shows
a gentleman of the court or perhaps
a merchant holding what appears to
be two of the many types of bronze
Manilla or 'bracelet money' which were
introduced by Portuguese traders in
the early 1500's and used as currency
in West and Central Africa for larger
transactions such as the purchase of
slaves until finally superseded by paper
money in the late 1940's. Well detailed
and showing good patina. 18 x 9cm
(approx)
€500 - 700
372
A HIGH QUALITY BRONZE BUST
OF AN OBA IN ARMOUR, 19th
century, Benin, Edo, Nigeria, cast by
the traditional lost wax method. In
this old and highly detailed work the
Oba wears the traditional royal robes
and pangolin hide armour of the late
19th century. The armoured skull cap is
equipped with a face guard, surmounted
by a royal elephant tusk and flanked
by an Ostrich plume on either side in a
fashion introduced in the 19th century.
The neck is circled by a high coral bead
necklace. This bust appears authentic to
the period, finely detailed and of good
weight with excellent patina.
30x15cm (approx.)
See Illustration
€2000 - 2500
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A LARGE OLD CAST BRONZE
CEREMONIAL PIPE, Bamoun,
Cameroon or Mali, decorated with
elephant and figures. The stem is made
in two parts, one part being openwork
filigree. The mouthpiece is, however,
a recent rather crude replacement
The lower part of the bowl is in the
shape of an elephant's head with the
tusks serving as part of a stand. The
bowl proper is decorated with small
figures in various poses. The quality of
workmanship and casting are extremely
high. This is an unusually large specimen
of this type of ornamental pipe which
was probably intended for ceremonial
use only. A unique piece in very good
condition for its evident age, 57 x 12cm
(approx).
€750 - 1200
374
A PAIR OF EDO BRONZE COURT
DWARVES, Benin, Nigeria, beautifully
cast with good patina. Cast in bronze by
the traditional ''lost wax'' method these
fully detailed figures are in the tradition
of the dwarves (usually two) retained by
various Obas (rulers) of Benin at their
courts from at least the 15th century.
Dwarves, in the tradition of court jesters
everywhere, were kept principally as
entertainers but sometimes also as spies
and minor officials. One of their primary
functions was to detect evil aimed at
the ruler and to prevent harm coming
to him. They were allowed considerable
licence in performing their function.
These complementary figures are true
to type, have been carefully crafted
and exceptionally well cast by a skilled
foundryman. Excellent weight, condition
and patina. 42 x 18cm approx.
See Illustration
€2500 - 3500
375
A PAIR OF OLD BRONZE OGRE
STATUETTES, , Bamoun, Cameroon/
Mali, original purpose unknown. This
pair of small ogre-like figures (male and
female) is finely detailed and cast by the
traditional ''lost wax'' method, probably
from Cameroon or possibly Mali. The
features, bodily characteristics and items
of dress and decoration are carefully
detailed and the pose suggests that the
figures had some specific purpose. The
arms are raised and the hands cupped
as if holding a bar. Each figure has a
carefully made hole in the middle of the
back suggesting that they may have
been fixed to an item of royal furniture
such as a trunk. Very good condition and
patina. 20 x 15cm (approx)
See Illustration
€1000 - 1500
376
A LARGE IMPOSING OLD BRASS
PLATED RELIQUARY GUARDIAN, See
Illustration
Bakota, Gabon, 58 x 28cm.
€75 - 150
377
AN UNUSUAL SPADE SHAPED
COPPER AND BRASS FACED
RELIQUARY GUARDIAN, Mahongwe,
Gabon. Usually known as Reliquary
figures from their function of standing
guard over the woven baskets or
medieval style reliquary caskets which
hold the bones of important ancestors
these statues are sacred to Bwitti known
as the Spirit of the Ancestors. Through
them contact is sought with the spirits
of the ancestors and advice requested
on various family problems. Although
vaguely anthropomorphic in form their
rudimentary features, round eyes, sharp
noses and vestigial mouths are unsettling
although the figures are always easily
recognizable as human. Constructed of
metal strips (in this case copper) over
a wooden frame the bases follow a
traditional elliptical pattern. These small
reliquary figures ar in fair condition with
considerable oxidisation evident. Sold as
a pair. 45 x 16cm (approx)
€75 - 150
379
A NAJA SHAPED BRASS AND ROPE
RELIQUARY GUARDIAN, Mahongwe,
Gabon. This old reliquary figure is crafted
from beaten brass strips laid over a
wooden frame with copper detailing.
The rudimentary features are traditional
and show the usual button eyes, beaked
nose and small pursed mouth. The body
is merely hinted at with the wooden shaft
being bound with rope to support the
two rudimentary arms. Guardian figures
of this type were inserted into the bone
boxes woven of rattan in which were
kept the bones of favoured ancestors.
Their purpose was to protect and to
serve as a conduit for communication
with the ancestors. 46 x 16cm.
See Illustration
€75 - 120
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380
A BRASS AND COPPER RELIQUARY
GUARDIAN, Mahongwe, Gabon. Crafted
of brass strips over a wooden frame
and showing similar coffee bean eyes
sharp beaky nose but with the mouth
stopped by a brass strip. Mounted on
the traditional ovoid wooden stand.
This figure would have stood guard
over a woven wood reliquary containing
the bones of one or more important
ancestors. The figure would have
served as a conduit for conversing with
ancestral spirits and would also perform
the duties of a guardian for the family
shrine. 48 x 18cm.
€75 - 120
381
A VERY OLD BRONZE OKUYE
WHITE-FACE MAIDEN MASK, Punnu
Lumbo, Gabon, 29 x 17cm.
See Illustration
€75 - 120
382
A GRANARY DOOR WITH LOCK, Fang,
Cameroon/Guinea, with traces of red,
white and black pigment. Throughout
tropical Africa the rural population
has normally livesd in extended family
groups in a family ''village'' of thatched
huts, each belonging to a family member
ranging from grandparents to multiple
wives and older children Included in
the perimiter will be a meeting or mens
hut, cattle kraal and one or more small
thatched granneries raised on stilts to
deter vermin.
Traditionally these graneries are secured
by wooden pivot doors carved with
varying degrees of artistic competence,
often with designs intended to serve
as a guardian spirit or as a warning to
thieves. This door is of soft wood which
has been carved with tribal figures
and stained with black, red and white
pigments now faded. The door is fitted
with the original wooden latch still in
working order. 74 x 38cm approx.
€200 - 220
383
A DOOR LOCK, Baule, Ivory Coast or
Mali, of wood and metal with geomteric
pattern and decorated with standing
figure. This beautifully crafted wood and
metal door lock is in excellent, although
well used, condition. The standing figure
is in the traditional pose for small Senufo
statues with hands folded over the
stomach and knees flexed. The base is
incised with a geometric pattern and the
striker is secured by two brass straps.
38 x 28cm
€150 - 250
384
A DOOR POST SUPPORT, Bamileke,
Cameroon, of wood, carved in the round.
The purpose of this unusual artefact
has not been determined although it
was probably the base into which a
door post for a chief's hut was slotted.
Hollow, with a well worn slot in the top
it is carved in the round with a series of
heads showing similar smiling features.
36 x 29cm
€150 - 200
385
AN IMPORTANT BEAUTIFULLY
CARVED CHIEF'S MANCALA
GAME BOARD, Bamileke, Cameroon,
Important, beautifully carved. This
unique gaming table is designed for the
popular game of Mancala, (or bao as it
is known in East Africa). The table has
twelve bowls arranged in two rows with
a holding bowl at each end. The winner
is the player who ends up with all the
counters. It previously formed part of a
matching suite of domestic furnishings
with similar decoration and was
obviously intended for use by a person
of considerable importance.. The piece
appears old with good patina and has
obvious signs of use but no significant
damage. 118 x 30 x 30cm approx.
See Illustration
€3000 - 4500
386
A SMALL LIGHT COLOUR BUST,
possibly Mandela, Shona, Zimbabwe.
€100 - 150
387
A LARGE HEAVY BUST OF A TRIBAL
ELDER, in heavy dark wood, Shona,
Zimbabwe.
€175 - 220
388
A HUMEROUS CARTOON CARVING
OF A BABOON, Shona, Zimbabwe,
25cm x 12cm approx.
€50 - 130
389
A MAGNIFICENT HEAD OF A FULANI
MAIDEN, Nigeria, in ebony, signed by
the artist.
€150 - 300
390
A SUPERBLY CARVED
CONTEMPORARY STOOL, Makonde,
Mozambique, with five animal supports,
28 x 25cm approx.
€100 - 150

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