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PSRA Licence No: 004155
Star lot : A beautiful ornate French style sideboard with three interior shelves and astro gated doors. Profusely decorated with ormolu detail and marquetery featuring a fleur-de-lys pattern to both sides. Furnished with a black lacquered top. H96cm x L120cm x D52cm
about Lot 900
Star lot : A gorgeous Victorian mahogany chest of five drawers with a bespoke linen cupboard storage to top. A very handsome and functional storage solution in lovely condition. With dove tail joinery and turned mahogany handles. H182cm x L120cm x D53cm Really is a stunning piece of amazing quality furniture this would have taken a very skilled cabinet maker a long time to make with the finest of materials. Come in 2 pieces for transportation.
about Lot 545
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
Star Lot : Two tall, extremely heavy vintage brass table lamps, with Corinthian column base. Super examples.
about Lot 193
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 : 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 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 magnificent example of an antique mahogany writing desk. This is an unusually ornate example with profuse carved, foliate cresting and a serpentine front. Inlaid with tooled leather and featuring 2 original crystal inkwells. This example features ample storage by means of drawers and cubbies and the tooled desk lifts up for storage within. Supported by ceramic castors. Fabulous looking desk.
about Lot 477
Star Lot: A truly exceptional example of a sought-after vintage Omega Constellation 18 carat Gold wristwatch and bracelet. The dramatic and enduring design of the OMEGA Constellation is characterised by its famous half-moons, “claws” on the case and mono-rang bracelet. This 25 mm 18K yellow gold and stainless-steel model features a bezel engraved with Roman numerals, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The hands, OMEGA logo, Constellation star and diamond holders are also in 18K yellow gold. Watch is in excellent condition and is in excellent working order. Presented in its original presentation gift box, which features a cream finish and red ribbon border. I have an Omega, they last forever hold up to wear and retain their resale value, couldn't recommend enough.
about Lot 33
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