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PSRA Licence No: 004155
Star Lot : 14 Fantastic antique ecclesiastic frames made of tiger mahogany for the 12 Stations of the Cross, complete with roman numerals from I to XII and two un-numbered examples and cross to top. Each holds a photograph for the Nuns of Inish Mac Tire from the 1990s. A wonderful complete set in good condition. The frames are amazing each with the wooden cross. (14)
about Lot 833
Star Lot : A fabulous antique Edwardian upright overtrung piano made by Sherlock Manning. All keys in tact and clean and held on original brass castors and has beautiful carved ornament throughout the base. A simply beautiful and well looked after piece with a fabulous resonating sound. This is a very nice looking piano.
about Lot 558
Super Star Lot: An original very large enameled ceramic tile by the famed French artist George Braque (b1882-d1963) titled “Au Couchant, Oiseau” dating to 1950’s. This large piece features an abstracted composition of a bird silhouetted against a red and yellow sunset with a black border. This tile was part of the Hugo Henkel Schwimmbad in Düsseldorf, Germany. This ceramic was commissioned by the Henkel group from Braque for the purpose of display in the public swimming pool built by Dr. Hugo Henkel. The pool, originally built in 1930, was intended to be an expression of Henkel’s system of a patriarchal and caring relationship between employer and employee. Mm: 51 x 65 cm Though Braque is perhaps best known for launching Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso, his focus on birds intensified in his later work, where his style loosened from the more geometric Cubism of his earlier pieces. He never left Cubism behind all together, but his volumes of bird works are a much airier and minimalist in expression. “Au Couchant, Oiseau” demonstrates his interest in nature and natural light that blossomed later in his career. Braque’s birds can be seen on a grand scale on the ceiling of the Salle Henri II at the Louvre in Paris along with other commissions. Braque has designed pool tiles before, most notably “Les Poissons” at the Foundation Maeght, France. Provenance: Purchased by current owner from Kunst und Antiquitaten, Gerhard Koktanek and Ans Meijer. The latter obtained the pieces from Gabriele Henkel of the estate of Dr. Hugo Henkel after the demolition of the Swimming pool in 1995. We have called and confirmed this provenance with the previous two owners. There is photographic evidence proving its ownership by Kunst & Antiquitaten and its existence in the Schwimmbad.
about Lot 101
Star Lot: A gorgeous large antique original oil on wood panel painting featuring a delicately rendered still life of bountiful harvest including grapes, pears, raspberries and apples with a tall glass of champagne in the back, all displayed on a marble plinth. A beautiful piece with fantastic attention to detail wiht minute, subtle brushstrokes. Housed in a heavy ornate gilt wood frame.
about Lot 312
Star Lot: A fine example of a generous sterling silver sugar bowl. This bowl features scroll handles, pie crust rim and a fluted body. Hallmarked London, circa 1901 with a makers mark which states "Josiah Williams & Co (George Maudsley Jackson & David Landsborough Fullerton)". A brilliant example at a heavy weight of 243.89 grams.
about Lot 509
Star lot : A fantastic 247 carat Aquamarine, Sapphire and Diamond necklace, Set with a beautiful Halo clasp. Stunning piece. New from the gem company, RRP €480 All the gemstones are genuine and natural and are cold to the touch.
about Lot 54
Star Lot : A jaw dropping antique Victorian mahogany dressing unit with full sized beveled mirror to centre, twelve drawers, six to each side for ample storage, tiered surfaces with gallery back and beautiful carved ornament details throughout. Includes two cast metal adjustable candlestick holders flanking the central mirror. This is a very rare piece with the full size mirror, its in very good order and comes apart for easy transport, one of nicest pieces we have seen.
about Lot 506
Star Lot : A fine example of an antique 1886 sterling silver pocket watch by the acclaimed watch makers "J.W Benson of Ludgate Hill, London". This example features a bright white enamel dial, roman numeral face and subsidiary second hand. Together with its watch key and rope twist T-bar suspension chain with Lobster clasp. Hallmarked London. Total weight of watch: 127.70 grams. Presented in its original high quality box of purchase from the 1880s.
about Lot 10
Super Star Lot: An absolutely stunning huge original vintage oil on canvas titles "Venezia" by the Italian artist Antonio DeVity featuring a fabulous rendition of the Venice canals, with gondola to centre. There is wonderful contrast between the grey blues of the water and sky and the bright warm tones of the Venetian buildings. Exhibtion label to back for Galerie D'Art Internazionale Paris, 1959. Housed in a very heavy ornate gilt frame. Mm: 155 x 95 cm in frame. This is a very large impressive piece over 5 feet long with a beautiful thick double frame and museum glass. Its stunning. IT comes with an Original COA. Born in Reggio-Calabria in 1901, Italian artist Antonio DeVity was a master of cityscape painting. After moving to Rome during early adulthood, he was mentored by famous painter Giacomo Balla, an artist credited as co-founder of the Futurism movement. The stunning streets of Paris and sweeping canals of Venice became the focus of Antonio DeVity's paintings. Artist Antonio DeVity's Impressionist paintings of France and Italy show historical buildings and scenic waterways from the early 1900s, before the devastation of WWII destroyed much of Europe. DeVity sells excellently at auction regularly fetching prices in the high thousands. Its in a fabulous triple frame. Stunning piece.
about Lot 290
A stunning sterling Silver graduated Moonstone chain link bracelet. With 9 lovely moonstones with great colour variations.
about Lot 40