THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE
MARIE CONWAY Jewellery, Silver, & Objets d’Art
DURROW EVENING SALE 18 NOVEMBER AT 7:00 P.M.
PREVIEW: 17 – 18 NOV
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THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE
MARIE CONWAY Jewellery, Silver, & Objets d’Art
DURROW EVENING SALE 18 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 7:00 P.M.
PREVIEW DURROW, CO. LAOIS, R32 FN88, IRELAND 17 – 18 NOVEMBER 2021
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. EACH DAY
ORDER OF SALE DURROW, CO. LAOIS, R32 FN88, IRELAND 18 NOVEMBER 2021
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
LOTS 1 - 98
REMOVAL OF GOODS ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED OR ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR COLLECTION NO LATER THAN 16:00 3 DECEMBER 2021. ITEMS NOT COLLECTED BY THIS TIME WILL ENTER A STORAGE FACILITY. STORAGE CHARGES OF €3 PER ITEM PER DAY WILL APPLY. WHERE ITEMS REMAIN IN STORAGE FOR LONGER THAN TWO WORKING WEEKS THEY MAY BE RE-SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION OR PRIVATELY WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE BUYER. ONLINE BIDDING ABSENTEE AND TELEPHONE BIDDING BIDDING FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE VIA WWW.SHEPPARDS.IE. LIVE ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE VIA WWW.THE-SALEROOM.COM, WWW.LIVEAUCTIONEERS.COM, AND/OR WWW.INVALUABLE.COM. CONTACT DETAILS DURROW, CO. LAOIS, R32 FN88, IRELAND • PHONE: +353 (0)57 874 0000 • FAX: +353 (0)57 873 6546 INFO@SHEPPPARDS.IE • ACCOUNTS@SHEPPARDS.IE • VALUATIONS@SHEPPARDS.IE • SHIPPING@SHEPPARDS.IE SH E P PAR D S.IE | 3
1 18CT YELLOW GOLD THREE STONE DIAMOND RING
the rose cut diamonds set in platinum with an expandable band. Diamond weight: 1.50ct. €4,000 - 6,000
2 18CT YELLOW GOLD PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE with pear-shaped diamond shoulders. Diamond weight: 0.95ct. €3,000 - 5,000
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3 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND DAISY CLUSTER RING
Seven diamonds in a claw setting, the central diamond being the largest diamond. Diamond weight: 1.00ct. Ring size O. €2,000 - 3,000
4 14CT WHITE GOLD BEZEL SET DIAMOND SOLITAIRE
with tapered baguette shoulders. Diamond weight: 1.20ct; Colour G/H; Clarity VS2. Ring size M. €2,500 - 3,500
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5 RUSSIAN 18CT YELLOW GOLD & PLATINUM DIAMOND RING
three large centre diamonds in a bezel setting, complimented by eight smaller diamonds. The diamonds are imperial cut round brilliant stones, the ring is dome shaped. Diamond weight: 1.35ct approximately. €1,500 - 2,500
6 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
with baguette diamond shoulders. Diamond weight: 1.03ct. Ring size O. €3,000 - 5,000
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7 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING set in a diamond band. Diamond weight .95ct. Size M. €2,000 - 3,000
8 18CT WHITE GOLD FOUR STONE DIAMOND RING Total diamond weight: 1.92ct.; Colour E; Clarity VS2. Ring size M. €8,000 - 12,000
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9 18CT YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING the single diamond is set in a white gold fluted bezel. Ring size N. €1,000 - 1,500
10 ANTIQUE GOLD MOURNING BROOCH
with pearl and enamelled decoration, the piece has three graces etched on the back. €300 - 500
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THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE
MARIE CONWAY Jewellery, Silver, & Objets d’Art
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11 18CT YELLOW GOLD & DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING the diamond shank is fluted, the solitaire is enhanced with two baguette diamonds to each shoulder. Diamond weight 1.20ct. Ring size P. €2,500 - 3,500
12 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
with round brilliant cut claw set diamond shoulders. Diamond weight 1.30ct. Ring size M. €3,000 - 5,000
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13 18CT WHITE GOLD CLAW SET DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
Diamond weight 1.10ct; Colour G/H; Clarity VS2. Ring size M. €3,000 - 5,000
14 18CT GOLD & PLATINUM DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
Diamond solitaire weight 1.35ct; Colour G/H; Clarity SI1. €3,500 - 4,500
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15 STERLING SILVER TEAPOT with Bakelite handle, hallmarked. €250 - 350
16 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING
in a claw setting. Diamond weight 0.75ct. Ring size M. €1,500 - 2,500
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17 18CT WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND CROSS Diamond weight: 3.5ct. €3,000 - 5,000
18 9CT YELLOW GOLD SAPPHIRE AND PEARL
Seven sapphires and one cultured pearl in a star design. €350 - 450
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19 9CT YELLOW GOLD RUBY AND DIAMOND PENDANT and earrings set. €450 - 650
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20 CASED SET OF FOUR STERLING SILVER BERRY SPOONS with a sugar shaker. €400 - 800
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21 9CT GOLD CULTURED PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDANT on a white gold chain.
€400 - 600
22 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND CROSS Diamond weight: 1.04ct. €1,500 - 2,500
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23 9CT YELLOW GOLD CARVED CAMEO RING Ring size O. €300 - 500
24 9CT YELLOW GOLD HORSE'S HEAD on gold chain. €100 - 150
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25 STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE Hallmarked DK 1930. €45 - 80
26 9CT CAMEO BROOCH
the cameo is carved and set in a gold frame with a rope finish. Hallmarked. €1,000 - 1,500
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27 GOLD LOCKET
Embossed with a horseshoe, with a handwritten story inside 1922 - 1935 memorial of a pet dog. €350 - 450
28 18CT YELLOW GOLD GALLOPING HORSE BROOCH set with a diamond eye. €800 - 1,200
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29 9CT GOLD VICTORIAN TARGET MEMORIAL BROOCH
with safety chain and locket at the back for a photo. €200 - 300
30 STERLING SILVER ENGINE TURNED CIGARETTE CASE Hallmarked. €45 - 120
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31 18CT YELLOW GOLD STOCK PIN BAR BROOCH set with old cut round diamond. Diamond weight .20ct. €400 - 600
32 18CT YELLOW GOLD LARGE LOCKET €1,000 - 1,500
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33 18CT YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD TUTANKHAMUN HEAD set with diamonds, suspended on a 9ct yellow gold chain. €2,000 - 3,000
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34 9CT YELLOW GOLD EMBOSSED HEART-SHAPED LOCKET €300 - 500
35 STERLING SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
Hallmarked. Dated 1922. €45 - 120
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36 9CT GOLD HUNTING STOCK PIN BAR BROOCH finished with a horse's head. €150 - 250
37 9CT YELLOW GOLD HOOP EARRINGS €80 - 120
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38 9CT GOLD CARVED VICTORIAN CAMEO BROOCH the cameo is set in a rope and ball gold frame, with a safety pin. €1,000 - 1,500
39 9CT GOLD CURB AND BALL BROOCH €200 - 300
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40 STERLING SILVER THREE-LEGGED BOWL
Weir and Sons, Dublin. Slight damage. €150 - 250
41 9CT GOLD CAMEO RING
the carving on the cameo is a Roman gladiator and is in a claw setting. €300 - 500
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42 18CT YELLOW & WHITE GOLD DIAMOND PENDANT on a yellow gold chain. Princess cut diamond weight: 0.5ct. €1,000 - 1,500
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43 9CT YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD KNOT EARRINGS €100 - 150
44 18CT WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND STUD EARRING Diamond weight: .20ct €600 - 900
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45 STERLING SILVER DECORATIVE THREE-LEGGED BOWL the bowl has the Gleninsheen collar mark to commemorate Ireland’s entry into the European Economic Community. €280 - 550
46 18CT WHITE GOLD TENNIS BRACELET SET
in a claw setting complete with safety clasps. Diamond weight: 0.70ct. Ruby weight: 11.50ct approximately. €2,500 - 3,500
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47 18CT GOLD BAGUETTE & ROUND BRILLIANT CUT RING Diamond weight: in excess of 2.60ct; Colour G; Clarity VS1. Ring size N. €8,000 - 12,000
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48 18CT WHITE GOLD 3.20CT COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND RING Diamond weight: 1.35ct. Ring size M. €6,000 - 9,000
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49 18CT WHITE GOLD CEYLON SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND CLUSTER RING Diamond weight: 1.40ct; Sapphire weight: 3.40ct. Ring size M. €9,000 - 12,000
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50 STERLING SILVER SERVING SPOON Dublin hallmarked CH. €500 - 900
51 18CT WHITE GOLD CEYLON SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING
surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds and finished with tapered baguette diamond shoulders. Sapphire weight: 3.25ct. Ring size N. €8,000 - 12,000
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52 18CT WHITE & YELLOW GOLD NATURAL COLOMBIAN EMERALD RING
finished with a baguette diamond on either side. Emerald weight 3.40ct. Ring size M. €6,000 - 9,000
53 18CT WHITE GOLD BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND EARRINGS Art Deco in design. Diamond weight: 2.00ct approximately; Clarity VS2; Colour G/H. Ruby weight 4.20ct. €6,000 - 9,000
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54 18CT WHITE GOLD BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND RING
Baguette and heart-shaped diamond weight: 2.00ct approximately. Ruby weight: 5.20ct. Ring size M. €10,000 - 15,000
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55 1930’S ENAMELLED VANITY SET Cased.
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56 18CT WHITE GOLD EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
finished with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. Diamond colour G; Clarity VS1. Colombian emerald weight: 2.95ct. Ring size M. €8,000 - 12,000
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57 DIAMOND AND EMERALD STUD EARRINGS in a 14ct white gold setting with pear-shaped emeralds. €600 - 900
58 18CT WHITE GOLD CLAW SET DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET Diamond weight: 2.75ct; Colour G; Clarity VS2. €4,500 - 6,500
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59 18CT WHITE GOLD SOLITAIRE DIAMOND RING
Claw set with diamond shoulders. Diamond weight: 1.69ct; Colour H; Clarity VS2. Ring size N. €6,500 - 8,500
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61 18CT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET
set with princess cut Ceylon sapphires and diamonds, complete with safety clasps. Princess cut diamonds weight: 1.25ct; Colour G; Clarity VS1. Ceylon Sapphire weight: 11ct. €6,000 - 9,000
62 COLOMBIAN EMERALD AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
set in 18ct white gold. Diamond weight: 0.58ct; Clarity VS1; Colour G. Emerald weight: 1.00ct. Ring size M. €2,000 - 3,000
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63 EMERALD CUT PERIDOT AND DIAMOND CUT RING
set in 18ct white gold, finished with diamond shoulders. Peridot stone weight: 3.10ct. Ring size M. €2,000 - 3,000
64 DIAMOND TENNIS BRACELET
set in 18ct white gold, round brilliant cut diamonds and complete with a double security clasp. Diamonds weight: in excess of 7.25ct; Colour G/H; Clarity VS2. €8,000 - 12,000
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65 AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
the aquamarine is emerald cut and is surrounded by fine white diamonds and is finished with diamond shoulders. Ring size M. €2,000 - 3,000
66 CEYLON SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING
set in 18ct white gold in a claw setting. Ring size M. €2,000 - 3,000
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67 BURMESE RUBY AND DIAMOND CLAW SET CLUSTER RING
Round brilliant cut diamonds, Diamond weight: 0.92ct; Colour G/H; Clarity VS2. Ruby weight: in excess of 1.45ct. Ring size M. €4,000 - 6,000
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68 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND CLUSTER PENDANT on a white gold chain. Diamond weight: 0.50ct. €1,500 - 2,500
69 DIAMOND CLUSTER STUD EARRING SET in 18ct white gold of oval shape. Diamond weight: 0.95ct. €2,000 - 3,000
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70 COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND TARGET STUD EARRINGS
set in 18ct white gold, the central diamonds are surrounded by French cut Emeralds. €3,000 - 5,000
71 COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND ART DECO CLUSTER
set in 18ct white gold. Total diamond weight 1.70ct. Emerald weight: 4.00. €2,500 - 3,500
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72 BAGUETTE & ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND PENDANT set in 18ct white gold, complete with 18ct white gold chain. Diamond weight 1.65ct; Colour G; Clarity VS2. €4,500 - 6,500
73 PAIR OF DIAMOND SOLITAIRE STUD EARRINGS
set in an 18ct white gold 4 claw setting. Diamond weight .80ct; Colour G; Clarity SI1. €3,500 - 5,500
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74 18CT WHITE GOLD PERIDOT & DIAMOND DROP PENDANT
18ct white gold peridot and diamond drop pendant on an 18ct white gold chain, surrounded by fine white diamonds. Peridot weight: 2.80ct approximately. €3,000 - 5,000
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75 VICTORIAN 9CT BAR BROOCH set with amethyst and seed pearls. €150 - 250
76 HEAVY 9CT ROSE GOLD MUFF CHAIN
of belcher links. 60 inches long. 62.95 grams. €1,500 - 2,500
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77 9CT ROSE GOLD CHAIN
of belcher links. 34 inches long. 14.40 grams. €300 - 500
78 GENTS ROLEX WATCH
Day Date in 18ct yellow gold with a diamond dial on an 18ct gold President bracelet. Case size 36mm, complete with service history. €12,000 - 15,000
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79 18CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BAND
Baguette diamond weighing 1.00ct. €2,500 - 3,500
80 9CT GOLD VINTAGE CURB BRACELET
complete with heart and safety chain. €1,400 - 1,800
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81 LARGE VICTORIAN IRONSTONE MEAT PLATTER with gravy well. €80 - 120
82 CONSTANCE ROCHEFORT R.H.A. Achill Island. Watercolour.
€150 - 250
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83 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
with pagoda decoration. 6 cm. high; 6.5 cm. diameter. €100 - 150
84 19TH-CENTURY IVORY CARVING in the shape of an egg cup. 6.5 cm. high; 4 cm. wide €100 - 150
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85 19TH-CENTURY IVORY CARVING depicting hatching chick in an egg. 4 cm. high; 3 cm. wide €150 - 200
86 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
with pagoda decoration. 6 cm. high; 6.5 cm. diameter. €100 - 150
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87 19TH-CENTURY IVORY CARVING depicting a warrior. 4.5 cm. high €100 - 150
88 GROUP OF 3 IVORY CARVINGS representing an elephant family. 6 cm. high; 4 cm. high; 3 cm. high €150 - 250
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89 19TH-CENTURY IVORY CARVING figure of a horse. 2.5 cm. high; 4 cm. wide €50 - 80
90 TWO 19TH-CENTURY IVORY CARVINGS
each a figure of an elephant (small and large). €80 - 120
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91 TWO 19TH-CENTURY IVORY CARVINGS
figure of a sheep and a figure of a horse. (Damaged) 4 cm. high €50 - 80
92 CAMEO DECORATED CONCH SHELL
depicting a Roman head. €150 - 250
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93 JAMES BUTLER BRENNAN (1825-1889)
Grandmother and child. Oil on canvas. Enclosed in a gilded frame. Provenance: Lord Bandon. €800 - 1,200
94 JAMES BUTLER BRENNAN (1825-1889)
Grandfather and child. Oil on canvas. Enclosed in a gilded frame. Provenance: Lord Bandon. €800 - 1,200
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95 S. KEYFIELD GRACE
Portrait miniature of a gentleman. 16 x 12 cm. €400 - 600
96 FRENCH SCHOOL
Portrait miniature of a lady. 22 x 18 cm. €400 - 600
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97 EDWARDIAN MINIATURE DISPLAY CABINET
with glass panelled doors above two drawers. €100 - 250
98 HORSES HEAD WALKING STICK
complete with concealed whiskey flask. €150 - 250
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CONDITIONS OF SALE 1.
DEFINITIONS IN THESE CONDITIONS, SHEPPARD’S, WHO ACT ONLY AS AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS FOR THE VENDOR, ARE CALLED ‘THE AUCTIONEERS’ AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF SHEPPARD’S CONDUCTING THE AUCTION IS CALLED ‘THE AUCTIONEER’.
2.
GENERAL: WHILST SHEPPARD’S MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THEIR CATALOGUE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF ANY LOT. (A) EACH LOT AS SET OUT IN THE CATALOGUE OR AS DIVIDED OR COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER LOT OR LOTS IS SOLD BY THE VENDOR WITH ALL FAULTS, IMPERFECTIONS AND ERRORS OF DESCRIPTIONS. (B) SHEPPARD’S DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUTHENTICITY, ATTRIBUTION, GENUINENESS, ORIGIN, AUTHORSHIP, DATE, AGE, PERIOD, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF ANY LOT, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN WRITING BY THE VENDOR SO TO CERTIFY, AND IN SUCH CASE THE AUCTIONEERS DO SO AS AGENTS OF THE VENDOR ARE NOT THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CLAIMS. (C) ALL STATEMENTS, WHETHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE OR MADE ORALLY, AS TO ANY OF THE MATTERS SET OUT IN (B) ABOVE ARE STATEMENTS OF OPINION ONLY AND ARE NOT TO BE TAKEN AS BEING OR IMPLYING ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT BY SHEPPARD’S, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN WRITING BY THE VENDOR SO TO CERTIFY AND IN SUCH CASE THE AUCTIONEERS DO SO AS AGENTS OF THE VENDOR AND ARE NOT THEMSELVES RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH CLAIMS.
3.
THE AUCTION: (A) THE AUCTIONEER HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO DIVIDE ANY LOT, TO COMBINE ANY TWO OR MORE LOTS OR TO WITHDRAW ANY LOT OR LOTS FROM THE SALE, TO REFUSE BIDS, REGULAR BIDDING OR CANCEL THE SALE WITHOUT IN ANY CASE GIVING ANY REASON OR WITHOUT PREVIOUS NOTICE. HE MAY BID ON BEHALF OF THE VENDOR FOR ALL GOODS WHICH ARE BEING OFFERED SUBJECT TO RESERVE OR AT THE AUCTIONEER’S DISCRETION. (B) THE HIGHEST BIDDER SHALL BE THE BUYER EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A DISPUTE. IF DURING THE AUCTION THE AUCTIONEER CONSIDERS THAT A DISPUTE HAS ARISEN, HE HAS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO SETTLE IT OR RE-OFFER THE LOT. THE AUCTIONEER MAY AT HIS SOLE DISCRETION DETERMINE THE ADVANCE OF BIDDING OR REFUSE A BID. (C) ALL CONDITIONS, NOTICES, DESCRIPTIONS, STATEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS IN THE CATALOGUE AND ELSEWHERE CONCERNING ANY LOT ARE SUBJECT TO ANY STATEMENTS MODIFYING OR AFFECTING THE SAME MADE BY THE AUCTIONEER FROM THE ROSTRUM PRIOR TO ANY BID BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE LOT.
4.
RECISSION: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER FORMS OF THESE CONDITIONS. IF WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER THE SALE SHEPPARD’S HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE BUYER OF ANY LOT NOTICE IN WRITING THAT IN HIS VIEW THE LOT IS A DELIBERATE FORGERY AND WITHIN TWENTY-ONE DAYS AFTER SUCH NOTIFICATION THE BUYER RETURNS THE SAME TO SHEPPARD’S IN THE SAME CONDITION AS AT THE TIME OF SALE AND BY PRODUCING EVIDENCE, THE BURDEN OF PROOF TO BE UPON THE BUYER, SATISFIES SHEPPARD’S THAT CONSIDERED IN THE LIGHT OF THE ENTRY IN THE CATALOGUE THE LOT IS A DELIBERATE FORGERY THEN THE SALE OF THE LOT WILL BE RESCINDED AND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SAME REFUNDED.
5.
DEFAULT: SHEPPARD’S DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFAULT BY EITHER THE BUYER OR THE VENDOR BECAUSE THEY ACT AS AGENTS FOR THE VENDOR ONLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT PAY OUT TO THE VENDOR UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED FROM THE BUYER. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY TELEPHONE ARE ACCEPTED AT THE SENDER’S RISK AND MUST BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING FORTHWITH.
6.
IN THE EVENT OF A SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY BOTH THE VENDOR AND THE BUYER AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE GENERAL AND ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE.
7.
INSPECTION: EACH BUYER BY MAKING A BID FOR A LOT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS SATISFIED HIMSELF FULLY BEFORE BIDDING BY INSPECTION OR OTHERWISE AS TO ALL THE SALE CONDITIONS THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF AND DESCRIPTION OF THE LOT INCLUDING BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO WHETHER THE LOT IS DAMAGED OR HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR RESTORED.
8.
PROPERTY AND RISK LEGAL TITLE WILL NOT PASS TO THE BUYER UNTIL THE LOT(S) HAS BEEN PAID FOR IN FULL AND THE AUCTIONEERS SHALL HE ENTITLED TO A LIEN ON ANY LOT SOLD UNTIL THE PURCHASE PRICE (AS DEFINED IN 11 BELOW) IS PAID IN FULL BUT EACH LOT IS AT THE SOLE RISK OF THE BUYER FROM THE FALL OF THE HAMMER. EACH BUYER SHALL FORTHWITH GIVE HIS FULL NAMES AND PERMANENT ADDRESS AND IF CALLED UPON TO DO SO BY THE AUCTIONEER SHALL FORTHWITH PAY TO SHEPPARD’S SUCH PROPORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE AS THE AUCTIONEER MAY REQUIRE. IF THE BUYER FAILS TO DO SO, THE LOT MAY AT THE AUCTIONEER'S SOLE DISCRETION BE PUT UP AGAIN AND RE-SOLD.
9.
EVERY BIDDER SHALL BE DEEMED TO ACT AS PRINCIPAL UNLESS THERE IS IN FORCE A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY SHEPPARD’S THAT HE ACTS AS AGENT ON BEHALF OF A NAMED PRINCIPAL.
10. REMOVAL OF GOODS. (A) NO PURCHASE SHALL BE CLAIMED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN PAID FOR AND THE SALE HAS BEEN CONCLUDED. ALL PURCHASES SHALL BE PAID FOR AND REMOVED AT THE BUYER’S RISK AND EXPENSE, FAILING WHICH THE AUCTIONEER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF THE SAME ARE LOST, STOLEN, DAMAGED, OR DESTROYED AND ALL LOTS NOT SO REMOVED SHALL REMAIN AT THE RISK OF THE BUYER AND SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM WAREHOUSING CHARGE OF €5 PER ITEM PER DAY. IF THEY ARE NOT PAID FOR AND REMOVED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE SALE THE AUCTIONEER MAY RE-SELL THEM BY AUCTION OR PRIVATELY WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE BUYER. ANY LIABILITY WHICH THERE MAY BE ON THE PART OF THE AUCTIONEER IN RESPECT OF ANY LOSS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO A MAXIMUM OF THE PRICE PAID BY THE BUYER OF THE LOT. (B) IN THE EVENT OF ANY FAILURE OF THE BUYERS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE CONDITIONS THE DAMAGES RECOVERABLE BY THE SELLER OR THE AUCTIONEERS FROM THE DEFAULTER SHALL INCLUDE ANY LOSS ARISING ON ANY RE-SALE OF THE LOT, TOGETHER WITH THE CHARGES AND EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF BOTH SALES, AND ANY MONEY DEPOSITED IN PART PAYMENT SHALL BE HELD BY THE AUCTIONEERS ON ACCOUNT OF ANY LIABILITY OF THE DEFAULTER TO THEM OR TO THE SELLER. THE AUCTIONEERS ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS OTHER THAN IN CASH OR BY THE BIDDER’S OWN CHEQUE. CHEQUES DRAWN BY THIRD PARTIES WHETHER IN THE AUCTIONEER’S FAVOUR OR REQUIRING ENDORSEMENT, CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. 11. PURCHASE PRICE: THE PURCHASER SHALL PAY THE HAMMER PRICE TOGETHER WITH A PREMIUM OF 25% ( INCLUDING VAT). THE PREMIUM ATTRACTS VAT AT THE STANDARD RATE AND IS PAYABLE BY ALL PURCHASERS. THE VENDOR AUTHORISES THE AUCTIONEER TO DEDUCT COMMISSION AND EXPENSES AT THE STATED RATES FROM THE HAMMER PRICE AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUCTIONEER’S RIGHT TO RETAIN THE PREMIUM PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER. PAYMENT BY CASH OR GUARANTEED CHEQUE. ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO REPORT DAMAGE AND RESTORATION TO LOTS IN THIS CATALOGUE, ABSENCE OF CONDITION DOES NOT IMPLY A LOT IS FREE FROM DAMAGE, AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS MUST IN ALL CASES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING CONDITION THEMSELVES.
COMMISSION BIDS: IF INSTRUCTED WE WILL EXECUTE BIDS AND ADVISE INTENDING PURCHASERS. THE SERVICE IS FREE. LOTS WILL ALWAYS BE BOUGHT AS CHEAPLY AS IS ALLOWED BY OTHER BIDS AND RESERVES. BIDS, WHEN PLACED BY TELEPHONE, ARE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE SENDER’S RISK, AND MUST BE CONFIRMED BY LETTER.
IMPERFECTIONS NOT STATED SPECIAL CONDITION: ALL PURCHASES TO BE PAID FOR THE EVENING OF SALE. EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE: A WORK CATALOGUED WITH THE NAME(S) OR RECOGNISED DESIGNATION OF AN ARTIST, WITHOUT ANY QUALIFICATION, IS, IN OUR OPINION, A WORK BY THE ARTIST IN OTHER CASES.
THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSIONS, WITH THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS ARE USED: “ATTRIBUTED TO . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION PROBABLY WORK BY THE ARTIST IN WHOLE OR IN PART. “STUDIO OF . . .” IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE STUDIO OR WORKSHOP OF THE ARTIST, POSSIBLY UNDER HIS SUPERVISION. “CIRCLE OF . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION A WORK OF THE PERIOD OF THE ARTIST AND SHOWING HIS INFLUENCE. “FOLLOWER OF . . . ” IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE ARTIST’S STYLE BUT NOT NECESSARILY BY A PUPIL. “MANNER OF . . . ’’ IN OUR OPINION A WORK EXECUTED IN THE ARTIST’S STYLE BUT OF A LATER DATE. “AFTER . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION A COPY (OF ANY DATE) OF A WORK OF THE ARTIST. “SIGNED . . .’’ IN OUR OPINION THE WORK HAS BEEN SIGNED/DATED/INSCRIBED BY THE ARTIST. “WITH SIGNATURE . . ’’ IN OUR OPINION THE SIGNATURE/DATE/INSCRIPTION IS BY A HAND OTHER THAN THAT OF THE ARTIST. “WITH DATE . . .’’ “WITH INSCRIPTION . . .’’
ABSENTEE BID FORM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE MARIE CONWAY
18 NOVEMBER 2021 Fax: 057 873 6546 ∙ Email: bids@sheppards.ie Telephone Bids: +353 (0)57 874 0000 Please bid on my behalf for the undermentioned lots up to the prices shown which do not include the buyer’s premium. These bids are to be executed as cheaply as is permitted by other bids, or reserves, if any, and subject to the conditions of sale printed in the catalogue.
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Please bid early. Telephone bids should be confirmed in writing, preferably on this bid form. Buy-bids are not accepted. Your limit should be the amount at which you would stop if you were bidding in the room. 25% Buyer’s Premium including V.A.T. will be added to your successful bid.