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PSRA Licence No: 004155
STAR LOT - A beautiful Mid-Century ceramic ''Tree Of Peace'' wall sconce by John Ffrench (1928-2010) for Arklow Pottery. Depicting a stylised Christmas Tree in bright and bold colours with a space for a taper candle. 14 inches tall. Two candles included. Stamped on reverse. In excellent condition.
about Lot 206
Star Lot: A lovely large original oil on canvas painting titled "McGillycuddy Reeks, Kilarney" by the established Irish artist Denis Thornton. Depicts the titular mountain range in pastel impressionistic brushstrokes. Signed bottom right and housed in a cream frame. Thornton does well in both the primary and secondary market, fetching up to £600 at Ross's. Denis Thornton was a very talented Post-War & Contemporary Realist Oil Painter, and several of his originals are now held in the Down County Museum Fine Art Collection and the REME Museum in Ireland.
about Lot 295
Star lot : A beautiful hand knotted wool rug, in deep shades of red, green and blue. L307cm x W208cm. Fabulous full room rug, This would take two skilled rug makers a year to make. Will warm up any space and will retain its re-sale value.
about Lot 754
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 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 stunning antique (1907) oil on canvas painting by E. H. Leuk after a Raphael's "Madonna della Seggiola" and dated to 1907. Housed in a fantastic heavy antique frame with gilt foliate detail throughout. fabulous piece and a large original painting with a spectacular frame.
about Lot 93
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 brown and 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: 41 x 69.5 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 100
A stunning sterling Silver graduated Moonstone chain link bracelet. With 9 lovely moonstones with great colour variations.
about Lot 40
An attractive modern vintage sterling silver Torc bangle, with silver detailing and enamel ground. Weight: 36.97 grams. Comes in its original presentation box.
about Lot 540
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