Dublin Mounted Objects

An imposing pair of French Putti Winged Standing Ornamental Figures after Auguste Moreau, first quarter of the Twentieth Century, Art Deco period. Charming examples with forlorn po...

An extremely rare example of an equestrian French authentic Sevres Porcelain Figure depicting King Francois I on horseback, mid to late Ninetee...

Superb and quite rare example of an exquisitely hand carved in really seldom seen high relief rectangular Marble Plaque depicting the “Battle of Trafalgar” scene of generous size, ea...

Magnificent and rare Pair of Italian Grand Tour style Petra Dura Classical Marble Obelisks of tall slender proportions, late Nineteenth, early Twentieth Century. The tall slender ...

Stunning Example of a Religious Grand Tour heavy gauge wall hanging or free-standing Patinated Bronzed Cast Rectangular Plaque of Continental origin possible France, depicting a clas...

Very unusual fine quality English ladies or gentleman’s walking stick or dress cane, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. The entire shaft in chunky stepped Malacca, the decor...

Stylish Art Deco English Sterling Silver heavy gauge circular footed Centerpiece, Fruit Bowl complete with its original firm fitting hand cut full led Crystal glass liner of outstand...

A very fine pair of french late empire patinated bronze & well grained sienna marble grand tour twin handle Tazza of large and heavy proportions First quarter of the Nineteenth C...

An exceptionally well cast dark patinated grand tour bronze figure modelled as a standing classical female, draped in Robes and holding long Garlands of Flowers. First half of the Ni...

An extremely rare Irish hand carved bog oak framed wall Palque, exquisitely carved in relief, of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. The central reserve depicting carvings of an Irish Wolfhound, Celtic Cross, a Round Tower and an Irish Hearp all within a surround of carvings depicting Shamrocks, leaves and berries. The plaque is attached to a green baise background and framed with an ebonised wooden frame with silver slip. Condition: Good condition with no losses to carvings, nice surface patination, green baise and frame are later replacements. This piece was never glazed. Height: (entire including frame) 6” (15.25cm). Width: (entire including frame) 16.25" (41.25cm). Depth: 5" (12.75cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping Provenance: James Adam's Auctioneers Dublin Ireland. Country House Collections Sale held at Slane Castle Co Meath, Ireland. October 2010. Irish Bog Oak is a rare timber excavated from deep underground, usually as a by-product of turf cutting, or when bogland is drained for agricultural use. The wood has been preserved due to the unique conditions of the bog, and is is usually jet black in colour. Ireland, in the 19th century, had a thriving bog wood industry in Dublin, with representation also in other main cities and in the tourist towns such as Killarney. It was a highly desirable material with pieces ranging from emblematic jewellery, book ends and candlesticks to intricately carved suites of furniture. In the 19th century Neo-Celtic style reflected the growing fascination with Irelands ancient, cultural and artistic past. This was a decorative style based on Celtic motifs and designs characterized by the use of symbols such as the shamrock, Irish harp, round tower and wolfhound, with interlacing patterns incorporating Gaelic script from the Book of Kells. Cornelius Goggin...

An Exceptionally fine chisel cast patinated bronze standing figure of a Thai Dancer wearing a traditional costume, in a graceful pose. Last half of the Nineteenth Century. Th...

A very fine quality carved white marble bust of a Grand Tour classical maiden, with down cast head and exotic head dress, late nineteenth century This exceptional piece rests on ...