South Dublin Auction

Star lot : A fabulous c.1930s Rayburn Room Heater (pt 12) enamel wood burning stove in a cream finish, with panelled doors and ridged facade. (same house as the cool fridge)

Star lot : A beautiful hand knotted wool rug, in deep shades of red, green and blue. L307cm x W208cm. Fabulous full room rug, This would take two skilled rug makers a year to make. Will warm up any space and will retain its re-sale value.

Star Lot : A fabulous antique Edwardian upright overtrung piano made by Sherlock Manning. All keys in tact and clean and held on original brass castors and has beautiful carved ornament throughout the base. A simply beautiful and well looked after piece with a fabulous resonating sound. This is a very nice looking piano.

Star lot : A beautiful ornate French style sideboard with three interior shelves and astro gated doors. Profusely decorated with ormolu detail and marquetery featuring a fleur-de-lys pattern to both sides. Furnished with a black lacquered top. H96cm x L120cm x D52cm

Star Lot : 14 Fantastic antique ecclesiastic frames made of tiger mahogany for the 12 Stations of the Cross, complete with roman numerals from I to XII and two un-numbered examples and cross to top. Each holds a photograph for the Nuns of Inish Mac Tire from the 1990s. A wonderful complete set in good condition. The frames are amazing each with the wooden cross. (14)

Super Star Lot: An absolutely stunning huge original vintage oil on canvas titles "Venezia" by the Italian artist Antonio DeVity featuring a fabulous rendition of the Venice canals, with gondola to centre. There is wonderful contrast between the grey blues of the water and sky and the bright warm tones of the Venetian buildings. Exhibtion label to back for Galerie D'Art Internazionale Paris, 1959. Housed in a very heavy ornate gilt frame. Mm: 155 x 95 cm in frame. This is a very large impressive piece over 5 feet long with a beautiful thick double frame and museum glass. Its stunning. IT comes with an Original COA. Born in Reggio-Calabria in 1901, Italian artist Antonio DeVity was a master of cityscape painting. After moving to Rome during early adulthood, he was mentored by famous painter Giacomo Balla, an artist credited as co-founder of the Futurism movement. The stunning streets of Paris and sweeping canals of Venice became the focus of Antonio DeVity's paintings. Artist Antonio DeVity's Impressionist paintings of France and Italy show historical buildings and scenic waterways from the early 1900s, before the devastation of WWII destroyed much of Europe. DeVity sells excellently at auction regularly fetching prices in the high thousands. Its in a fabulous triple frame. Stunning piece.

Star Lot : A fine example of an antique 1886 sterling silver pocket watch by the acclaimed watch makers "J.W Benson of Ludgate Hill, London". This example features a bright white enamel dial, roman numeral face and subsidiary second hand. Together with its watch key and rope twist T-bar suspension chain with Lobster clasp. Hallmarked London. Total weight of watch: 127.70 grams. Presented in its original high quality box of purchase from the 1880s.

A fine example of a sterling silver velvet backed photo frame, featuring high relief fine Art Deco design to border. Hallmarked Sheffield, with new letter sequence dated 1973 and a makers mark which states " D R & Sons". Internal measurements of frame: 8.5cm x 12.5cm.

Star Lot: An excellent example of a Sterling Silver Celtic design sugar bowl and Helmet cream jug. These fabulous items feature Flying C handles and each details beautiful intricately weaved traditional Dara Knot border. Items marked 1921 and 1922, Birmingham with a makers mark which states "James Woods & Sons". Total weight an impressive: 320.13 grams. Clear hallmarks, two fine examples.

Star lot : A magnificent example of an antique mahogany writing desk. This is an unusually ornate example with profuse carved, foliate cresting and a serpentine front. Inlaid with tooled leather and featuring 2 original crystal inkwells. This example features ample storage by means of drawers and cubbies and the tooled desk lifts up for storage within. Supported by ceramic castors. Fabulous looking desk.