The contents of Newport House attracted considerable interest at auction, with bidders competing for a range of items from the historic Mayo property.
From distinctive pieces of furniture to decorative antiques and collectables, the sale offered buyers an opportunity to secure a piece of Newport House’s story.
We take a look at the 10 highest prices achieved at the auction, highlighting the items that attracted the strongest bidding and the final sums they fetched.
Browse the gallery below to see the top 10 lots and the prices they achieved at auction.
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1. Hugh Douglas Hamilton RHA (1739-1808) A magnificent and important large full-size Portrait of "Colonel Hugh O'Donel (1760-1799)" O.O.C., 229cms x 152cms (90" x 60 1/2") in original frame. Estimate; 80,000/ 100,000 SOLD € 77,000
Fonsie Mealy's
2. An extremely fine Georgian period gilt rococo Mirror, exquisitely and elaborately carved after a design by Thomas Johnson. The varied mirror plates within elegant designs, C scrolls trailed foliage, surmounted by putti, animals (fox, wolf, deer heads) Ho Ho birds, urns central musical trophy and frosted decoration., approx. 209cms x 153cms (82" x 5' wide). Estimate: 20,000 / 30,000 SOLD € 50,000
Fonsie Mealy's
3. An important impressive set of Prehistoric Giant Irish Elk Antlers and Skull (Megaloceros Giganteus) c. 12000 - 18000 B.C., approx. 279cms (9'2") wide x 137cms (4'6") high, with 20 points (some repairs). Note: Irish Elk is the common name for a giant, extinct deer, Megaloceros Giganteus, characterized by enormous antlers. This is the largest deer known to have ever lived. Megaloceros Giganteus appeared for the first time about 400,000 years ago and disappeared about 11,000 years ago. It ranged from Ireland and Great Britain in Western Europe and as far east as China and Siberia during the Late Pleistocene period. Elk Antlers are a statement item and were placed in many of the big country houses around Ireland. Estimate: 15,000 / 20,000 SOLD € 46,000
Fonsie Mealy's
4. Follower of Jacopo Bassano, Italian (1550-1590) "Noah's Ark," O.O.C., extensive scene depicting a busy scene with figures and animal and birds, being guided towards the Ark, approx. 144cms x 202cms (56 1/2" x 79 1/2"), in fine quality ornate gilt frame. Estimate: 8,000 / 12,000 SOLD € 9,000
Fonsie Mealy's
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