THE CHATSWORTH FINE ART SALE On the instructions of: • The Executors of the late Mrs. Jane Avril de Montmorency Wright, of Burnchurch House and Castle Morres, Co. Kilkenny; • The Newport Family, descendants of Sir John Newport, formerly of New Park, Co. Waterford, Chancellor of the Irish Exchequer; • Contents of Victoria Lodge, Dublin 4; • Blenheim House, Waterford; • No. 9 Fitzwilliam Square & Tassagart House, Saggart, Co. Dublin; • & Property from other Trustees, Executors and Important Private Clients. AT THE OLD CINEMA, CHATSWORTH STREET, Lot 517 CASTLECOMER, CO. KILKENNy Auction: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 Commencing at 10.30am sharp Online bidding available Viewing: via the-saleroom.com (surcharge applies) At our Auction Rooms, The Old Cinema Chatsworth Street, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny Sunday, February 22nd: 12.00 – 17.00 Monday, February 23rd: 10.30 – 17.00 Tuesday, February 24th: 10.30 – 17.00 Follow us on Twitter @FonsieMealy (Note: Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult) Inside Front Cover Illustration: Illustrated catalogue: €10.00 (l-r) Lots 23, 122, 25,107, 616, 672, 179, 673 Inside Back Cover Illustration: Lot 566 Sale Reference: 0233 Back Cover Illustration: Lot 565 The Old Cinema, Chatsworth St., Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland fm T: +353 56 4441229 | F: +353 56 4441627 | E: [email protected] | W: www.fonsiemealy.ie PSRA Registration No: 001687 Design & Print: Lion Print, Cashel. 062-61258 Mr. Fonsie Mealy F.R.I.C.S. Mr. George Fonsie Mealy B.A. Director Director [email protected] [email protected] PADDLE BIDDING If the purchaser is attending the auction in person they must register for a paddle prior to the auction. Please allow sufficient time for the registration process. LIVE BIDDING Please note that live bidding is available via the-saleroom.com. This service incurs a surcharge of 3% levied by the live auction host and chargeable on the hammer price in addition to the buyer’s premium. The auctioneer advises all prospective buyers that live auctions are subject to technical issues that are beyond the control of the auctioneers and as such the auctioneer cannot guarantee the accuracy of bids placed online. Absentee bidding and telephone bidding is available as an alternative to live bidding and does not incur any additional surcharge to the buyer. Issues relating to live bidding including initial registration should be addressed directly with the live auction host. ABSENTEE BIDDING Absentee bids must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015. Any bids received after this deadline cannot be guaranteed. If you are bidding with us for the first time then please contact our office for guidelines on registration. TELEPHONE BIDDING Telephone bidding is available on lots with a pre-sale estimate of €500 or more. Registration for telephone bidding ends at 5pm on Tuesday, February, 24th, 2015. Any requests for telephone bidding received after this deadline may not be processed. It would be advisable to leave a maximum covering bid in case we are not able to contact you by telephone. CONDITION REPORTS AND IMAGE REQUESTS: We recommend that the buyer views the item(s) in person prior to the auction, or have a representative view the item(s) on their behalf. The Auctioneer will endeavour to make certain observations on the condition of items but the buyer is reminded that the condition report is based on opinion and should not be taken as a statement of fact. All requests for condition reports and/or additional images of lots in this sale must be received no later than 5pm Friday, February 20th, 2015. Any requests received after this deadline will not be entertained. We cannot guarantee that all such requests received will be answered by the sale day. All measurements are given height before width and are approximate. PARKING There is free on-street parking available in the town. CONTACT DETAILS FOR VIEWING AND SALE DAYS Office: + 353 56 44 41229 / +353 44 41413 Brigid Coady : 087 2751361 / [email protected] CATERING: For those seeking refreshments there are a number of cafes in the town: The Lime Tree Bistro; The Market Kitchen, Café One. COLLECTION: All items purchased must be collected by 4.30pm on Friday, February 27th, 2015. Items not collected by that time will be removed from the premises by Gibbons Removals at the purchaser’s risk and expense. For collection enquiries contact Martin on 056 7760444 / 4400987 or email info@ gibbonsremovals.com. In relation to chandeliers, carpets, curtains, large furniture and garden furniture, removal is solely at the purchaser’s risk and expense 2 INFORMATION FOR BUYERS Buyers are reminded that there is a 22% V.A.T. inclusive premium payable on the final bid price for each lot. The Auctioneers are always pleased to advise clients and to execute bids on their behalf, but if successful, the purchase price payable will be the final bid price and the V.A.T. inclusive premium of 22% chargeable thereon. Bids must always be made or confirmed in writing or by fax, reference being made to each sale through the code names on the title page of each catalogue. To ensure that bids will be accepted and that delivery of Lots is not delayed, intending Buyers should supply bank or other suitable references to the Auctioneers prior to the auction. The references should be supplied in good time to be taken up before the sale. Bids are accepted in Euro only. N.B. Payment by: Cash, guaranteed cheques, wire transfer (contact [email protected]), or credit card (mastercard/visa are subject to 3% surcharge). All Cheques or Drafts to be made payable to “Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers”. Third Party Cheques or Drafts will not be accepted as payment for lots purchased. Terms used in this Catalogue have the meanings ascribed to them below: PAINTINGS, PRINTS, WORKS OF ART, FURNITURE, etc. ABBREVIATIONS The first name or names and surname of the O.O.C. Oils on Canvas Artist or Craftsman – O.O.P. Oils on Panel • In our opinion a work by the Artist of Craftsman. O.O.B. Oils on Board Attributed to – W/C Watercolour • In our opinion probably a work by the Artist or Craftsman but GOU Gouache less certainty as to authorship is expressed than in the preceding MAH. Mahogany category. VICT. Victorian Studio of – EDW. Edwardian • In our opinion a work that may have been executed in whole or W.A.F. With all faults in part by the artist's hand. As Is With all damages, faults, restorations, etc. Circle of – • In our opinion a work of the period of the Artist or Craftsman that IMPORTANT NOTICE is in a similar style to the work of that Artist or Crafstman. While the auctioneer endeavours to answer clients enquiries, we The surname of the Artist or Craftsman, preceded by “After” – accept no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracy in auction • In our opinion, a copy of the work of the artist or craftsman. results given verbally during the sale days. Signed – Stamped – We recommend that clients should only make such enquiries • Has a signature or stamp, which in our opinion is the signature following the conclusion of the Sale. or stamp of the artist or craftsman. N.B.: Please note the auctioneers offer no After Sale Guarantee Bears Signature or Stamp: whatsoever, with regard to mechanical and electrical items, or • Has a signature or stamp, which in our opinion might be the firearms. We accept no subsequent liability for any damage, loss signature or stamp of the artist or craftsman. or injury arising from the use of the foregoing. Dated: • Is so dated and in our opinion was executed at about that date. FIREARMS Bears Date: - Special Note Regarding Firearms • Is so dated and in our opinion may have been executed at about • A specific Permit or Licence must be produced relating to the that date. Firearm purchased, before same can be removed from our All measurements are given height before width. Premises. Please contact your local Gardai. The Old Cinema, Chatsworth St., Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland fm T: +353 56 4441229 | F: +353 56 4441627 | E: [email protected] | W: www.fonsiemealy.ie 3 BUYERS CONDITIONS 1. INSPECTION: Ample opportunity is given for inspection and sales, and any money deposited in part payment shall be held each purchaser by making a bid for a lot acknowledges that by the auctioneer against the defaulters liability and may be he has satisfied himself fully before bidding by inspection or appropriated in settlement of the liability. otherwise as to all the Sale Conditions, the physical condition of and description of the lot including but not restricted to 4. If within 30 days after the Sale of any item, the Auctioneer whether the lot is damaged or has been repaired. receives a notice in writing from the Buyers by Registered Post that such an item is a deliberate forgery, together with 2. PROPERTy AND RISK: The property in a lot shall not pass the necessary evidence to satisfy the Auctioneers of such an to the buyer until he has paid the purchase price in full but allegation, then the Sale of that item will be rescinded and the each lot is at the sole risk of the purchaser from the fall of the net Purchase monies refunded (less any outlays incurred by hammer. Each purchaser shall forthwith give his full names the Auctioneers) to the Purchaser. and permanent address and if called upon to do so by the Auctioneer shall forthwith pay to Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers 5. In the event of any dispute arising in relation to any of the such proportion of the purchase price as the Auctioneer may foregoing, the matter shall be referred to an Independent require.