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.
5. A magnificent Georgian period mahogany Dining Table, on two quadruple centre pods, and two outer tripod bases, each of outsplayed and reeded form terminating in brass castors, together with one large and two smaller spare leave insets, with original hinged clasps, approx. 145cms x 444.5cms (57"x 175"), in original condition. Estimate: 8,000 / 10,000 SOLD € 9,500
Fonsie Mealy's
6. Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1739-1808) "Captain Henry Charles," O.O.C., head and shoulder portrait of a Gentleman with grey wig and redcoat, approx. 70cms x 64cms (30" x 24"), inscribed on reverse in contemporary gilt frame. Estimate: 4,000 / 6,000 SOLD € 9,500
Fonsie Mealy's
7. A very fine pair of 19th Century Meissen Schneeballen Vases and Covers, decorated with flowers etc., and large birds surmounted on lids, 79cms (31"). Estimate: 4,000 / 6,000 SOLD € 9,500
Fonsie Mealy's
8. John Astley c. 1756 (1724 - 1787) Three quarter length "Portrait of Thomas Pepper, of Ballygarth Co. Louth (1733-1790), as a young man standing with a lace trimmed blue coat, with his elbow resting on a ledge," approx. 120cms x 102cms (47" x 40"), O.O.C., in contemporary gilt frame. Estimate: 3,000 / 5,000 SOLD € 11,000
Fonsie Mealy's
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