Auction results

Detail of a burr walnut musical grandfather clock made in the Netherlands in 1820, brought to Ireland in 1980 and sold this week for €13,000
Detail of a burr walnut musical grandfather clock made in the Netherlands in 1820, brought to Ireland in 1980 and sold this week for €13,000

Results

Tuesday, January 27th: Adams Blackrock auctioneers, Co Dublin. A burr walnut musical grandfather clock made in 1820 by Douwe Jelles Tasma in the Netherlands and brought to Kenmare, Co Kerry, in 1980 by the late Eva Tenback- Biest: €13,000 (€6,000-€8,000).

Forthcoming auctions

Sunday, January 31st: Hegarty's Auctioneers, Bandon, Co Cork. Auction of antiques and fine art at 3pm. An Irish Regency rosewood secrétaire bookcase €2,500-€3,500; an "exceptional" Edwards & Roberts mahogany and marquetry inlaid serpentine display cabinet €2,500-€5,000. Monday, February 1st: RJKeighery City Auction Rooms, Waterford. Antiques auction at 10.30am. Viewing this weekend. Lot 392: an "African wool & camel hair marriage tent liner", €160-€220. Lot 593: a rare Victorian needlework picture of a British "triple mast" ship in maple frame €650-€850. Lot 699: a French art nouveau marble mantel clock made by Le Goc, €180-€250.

Tuesday, February 2nd: Oliver Usher Auctioneers, John Street, Kells, Co Meath. Antiques and house clearance furniture auction at 5pm.

Forthcoming valuations

Sunday, January 31st: Whyte's Auctioneers at the Gresham Hotel, Dublin. 11am-4pm. Free valuations of items associated with the 1916 Rising, the War of Independence, and other Irish historical events. Consignments for Whyte's history auction on March 13th accepted until 4pm.

Michael Parsons

Michael Parsons

Michael Parsons is a contributor to The Irish Times writing about fine art and antiques