SOTHEBY'S
2001
IRISH
AUCTION
!!
THE RESULTS ARE IN !!
SOTHEBY'S IRISH AUCTION !!
Held May 18, 2001 London, U.K. !!
The following list of Irish Belleek
includes a COMPLETE Item description !!
PLEASE refer to Sotheby's Irish Auction
Catalogue for ANY available PICTURES !!
I did NOT have the British Sterling
versus U.S. Dollars Rate
at End-of-Auction, but an Exchange
Rate of $1.50/BPS should suffice !!
The realized, i.e. Selling, prices INCLUDE :
the 15% buyers premium !!
BUT DO NOT INCLUDE :
Any applicable VAT per lot
Shipping, etc.
NOTE : Lots not shown were either withdrawn prior to
Auction or had no opening bid !!
Lot# 32: A Belleek earthenware water jug
D953, First Period (1863-1890)
of shouldered ovoid form with angular handle,
printed in black with classical figures depicting
Hector's Farewell to Andromache,
within brown-printed anthemion borders
brown printed factory mark,
impressed harp mark, 32 cm., 12 5/8in.
haircrack to rim;
together with a Belleek earthenware toothbrush
box and cover
D932, First Period
of elongated oval form,
printed in black with classical figures
with brown-printed borders,
brown printed factory mark, 23 cm., 9 in.,
haircrack to rim of cover (3)
Estimate: 500-700 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 576 GBP
Lot# 34: A Belleek 'Tridolphin' low comport
D27, First Period (1863-1890)
modelled as a large open shell supported on the
tails of three dolphins, upon a canted triangular
water-moulded base, the rim washed in pale pink
black printed factory mark,
impressed 'BELLEEK Co FERMANAGH',
25 cm., 9 7/8 in. diameter, restored
Estimate: 400-600 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 456 GBP
Lot# 35: A rare pair of Belleek coloured and glazed
figures of 'Meditation' and 'Affection'
D20/D1134, First Period (1863-1890)
each modelled standing on a circular base wearing
pale pink robes, the former with a gilt arm-band and
the later a gilt necklace, their features heightened
in tones of pink and brown (2)
black printed factory marks,
'Meditation' with an impressed First Period mark,
36.2 cm., 14 1/4 in.,
minor chips to underside of footrims
Estimate: 3,000-4,000 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 3,600 GBP
Lot# 36: A Belleek 'Coral and shell' vase
D133, Second Period (1891-1926)
moulded as a whelk in upright position,
supported on three coral-moulded feet, washed in green
black printed factory mark, 22.3 cm., 8 3/4 in.,
restored chip to rim
Estimate: 300-500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 324 GBP
Lot# 37: A pair of Belleek parian figures of
'Affection' and 'Meditation'
D1134/D20, Second Period (1891-1926)
each modelled standing wearing a glazed robe
on a circular base (2)
indistinct black printed factory marks to one,
37 cm., 14 1/2 in.,
one with a minor flat chip to base
Estimate: 2,000-3,000 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 2,160 GBP
Lot# 38: A Belleek small flower pot, footed
D44, Second Period (1891-1926)
the tapering basket-weave-moulded form applied
with leaves and flowers, raised on three branch feet,
black printed factory marks, 8.3 cm., 3 1/4 in. high,
minor typical chips to applied flowers;
together with a Belleek 'Pierced pot,
D49, flowered'
and a Belleek 'Crinkled flower pot',
D47, both Second Period (3)
Estimate: 300-400 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 300 GBP
Lot# 39: A Belleek 'Chinese Tea Ware' tray
D487, First Period (1863-1890)
of shaped circular form, moulded with a dragon
chasing a pearl among stars and clouds,
the dragon and barbed rims picked out in gilding
black printed factory mark,
printed diamond registration mark for 16th February 1872,
38.7 cm., 15 1/4 in. diameter,
minor wear to gilding
Estimate: 1,500-2,000 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,800 GBP
Lot# 40: A Belleek menu holder
D1550, First Period (1863-1890)
the flat-fronted board moulded with scrollwork and
fringing, inscribed in silver script 'Menu',
supported on the reverse by tassled curtains
black printed factory mark, 12 cm., 4 3/4 in.,
minor chip to edge, haircrack to one curtain support
Estimate: 120-180 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 660 GBP
Lot# 41: A Belleek 'Institute Ware' crested breakfast
cup and saucer
D723, First Period (1863-1890)
each piece printed in black with the arms of
Carlisle and inscribed 'Volo Non Valeo',
the interior of the cup, well of the saucer
and the details of the moulding picked out
in pale yellow lustre (2)
black printed factory marks,
impressed first period mark to saucer,
applied registration diamond mark to cup,
the breakfast cup 11 cm., 4 3/8 in. diameter,
minor flat chip to footrim of saucer
Estimate: 100-150 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 168 GBP
Lot# 43: A Belleek 'Shell' biscuit box and cover
D794, First Period (1863-1890)
moulded as six scallop shells upon a coral-moulded base,
the similarly-moulded cover with shell finial,
the interior washed in pale yellow lustre (2)
black printed factory mark, 17.8 cm., 7 in. across,
finial restored, some respraying to exterior of cover
Estimate: 300-500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 324 GBP
Lot# 44: A Belleek 'Artichoke' comport
D716 w/D1613 Base, First Period (1863-1890)
the circular plate moulded with fern fronds and
artichoke leaves, suppported by three dolphins and
alternate clam shells on a shaped-triangular
water-moulded base
blue printed factory mark,
impressed 'BELLEEK Co FERMANAGH',
27 cm., 10 5/8 in. diameter,
flat chip to underside of rim
Estimate: 350-400 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 384 GBP
Lot# 45: A Belleek 'Cardium on coral' sugar
D257, First Period (1863-1890)
the shell bowl raised on a shell- and coral-moulded base,
the rims and shells picked out in pink
black printed factory mark, 8.5 cm., 3 3/8 in. high,
minor chip to coral support
Estimate: 250-350 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 300 GBP
Lot# 46: A Belleek 'Boat' ashtray
D229, First Period (1863-1890)
modelled as a rowing boat upon a water- and
rock-moulded base
black printed factory mark, impressed 'BELLEEK',
11 cm., 4 1/4 in. across
For a similar illustrated example see M.Langham,
Belleek: Irish Porcelain, p.53., pl.TM.1.
Estimate: 180-220 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 216 GBP
Lot# 47: A Belleek 'Echinus' cream jug
D363, First Period (1863-1890)
shell-moulded with coral handle and foot,
the details picked out in turquoise, orange and gilding
black printed factory mark,
applied registration diamond mark,
9 cm., 3 in.,
section of rim restored
Estimate: 100-150 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 144 GBP
Lot# 48: A small Belleek 'Forget-me-not' box and cover
D111, Second Period (1891-1926)
of globular form encrusted overall with small
flowerheads, raised on a flared scalloped foot
applied with leaves and flowers (2)
black printed factory mark,
6.4 cm., 2 1/2 in. high,
minor typical chips to applied flowers
Estimate: 400-500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 540 GBP
Lot# 49: A Belleek 'Shell Sugar on Coral' sugar bowl
D602, First Period (1863-1890)
modelled as a conch shell raised on coral,
upon a shaped oval shell-moulded base,
the interior glazed in pale yellow lustre
black printed factory marks,
impressed 'BELLEEK FERMANAGH',
10.8 cm., 4 1/4 in. high,
minor rim chips
Estimate: 300-400 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 324 GBP
Lot# 50: A Belleek 'Egyptian' napkin ring
D1551, First Period (1863-1890)
white-glazed, the central ring flanked by
twin pharaoh busts
black printed factory marks,
5 cm., 2 in.,
very minor flat chip to inner rim of central ring
Estimate: 250-450 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 264 GBP
Lot# 52: A Belleek 'Harp, Hound and Tower'
commemorative plate
D1531, First Period (1863-1890)
moulded with a harp, tower and recumbent Irish
wolfhound before a setting sun,
enclosed within a border of trailing shamrocks
black printed factory mark,
24 cm., 9 3/8 in. diameter,
minor surface wear
Estimate: 400-600 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 960 GBP
Lot# 53: A Belleek 'Blackbird' spill vase
(Unique), First Period (1863-1890)
modelled standing, its head thrown back with
beak open in feeding attitude,
covered overall in a lustrous pearl glaze
black printed factory mark,
applied registration diamond mark for 1st July 1868,
23.5 cm., 9 1/4 in.,
left leg restored with some respraying to lower body
and underside of tail
Estimate: 500-700 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 576 GBP
Lot# 54: A Belleek 'Florence' jug
D813, First Period, circa 1865
in the white, moulded with laurel wreaths tied
with ribbons and a garland of fruit suspended
from the mask-and-ring spout,
with an angular beaded handle
black printed factory mark,
19 cm., 7 1/2 in.,
minor firing crack to rim
Estimate: 300-500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 300 GBP
Lot# 59: A Belleek 'Oval Covered' basket
D114, circa 1865-1890
with three strand centre and twig handles,
the double looped rim and domed cover typically
applied with roses, shamrocks and thistles (2)
applied pad impressed 'BELLEEK Co.FERMANAGH',
23 cm., 9 in. across,
very minor typical chips to applied flowers
Estimate: 1,500-2,000 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,800 GBP
Lot# 65: A Belleek 'Harp Shamrock' part tea service
D529, Second Period (1891-1926)
each piece shell-moulded with trailing shamrocks
picked out in tones of green and brown, comprising:
a teapot and cover,
a sugar bowl,
a milk jug,
four teacups,
four saucers,
and a tray (13)
black printed factory marks,
the tray 42 cm., 16 1/2 in. across,
teapot cover possibly matched,
haircrack to one saucer,
minor haircrack to rim of one teacup,
minor firing crack to another teacup
Estimate: 600-800 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,320 GBP
Lot# 68: A group of Belleek teawares
(Various Items), First, Second and Third Periods
(1863-1946), comprising:
an unusual First Period 'Ring-handle' coffee cup;
a 'High Lily' sugar bowl,
a 'Thorn' mug,
an 'Erne' milk jug,
and a small 'Fan' tumbler, Second Period;
a 'Tridacna' saucer and a 'Tridacna' side plate,
each painted in Art Deco style in shades of orange,
yellow and black, Third Period (7)
black printed factory marks,
the 'Ring-handle' coffee cup 5.7 cm., 2 1/4 in. high,
minor chips, haircrack to saucer,
minor rubbing to gilding and enamels overall
Estimate: 400-600 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 480 GBP
Lot# 69: A pair of Belleek 'Echinus' crested trios
D358/D359, First Period (1863-1890)
each piece shell-moulded, printed in puce
with a crest bearing the motto 'Sine Macula Fides',
comprising:
two teacups, two saucers, and two side plates (6)
puce printed factory marks,
applied registration diamond mark for 11th February 1869,
the side plate 17.2 cm., 6 3/4 in. diameter,
one teacup with flat chip to rim
Provenance:
From the O'Sullivan Estate, by descent from
Dr O'Sullivan, Lord Mayor of Waterford in 1917.
Estimate: 300-500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 336 GBP
Lot# 71: A Belleek 'Tridacna' tray
D458, First Period (1863-1890)
shell-moulded with scroll-handles, in the white
impressed First Period factory mark,
37.5 cm., 14 3/4 in.,
minor haircrack to rim
Estimate: 600-800 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 660 GBP
Lot# 72: A Belleek 'Harp' jug
D1213, Second Period (1891-1926)
of baluster form with trefoil rim and applied
harp-shaped handle, moulded with chevron borders
and vertical bands above a row of shamrocks
picked out in tones of green and brown,
the handle glazed in pink
black printed factory mark,
16 cm., 6 1/4 in.,
minor rim chip
Estimate: 400-500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 420 GBP
Lot# 74: A Belleek 'Tridacna' tete-a-tete
D459, First, Second and Third periods (1863-1946)
in the white, each piece typically moulded, comprising:
a tea kettle and cover,
a teapot and cover,
a milk jug,
a boat-shaped sugar bowl,
two teacups,
two saucers
and a tray (11)
various black printed factory marks, impressed marks,
the tray 38 cm., 15 in.,
minor chips to tip of kettle spout
Estimate: 1,200-1,800 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,200 GBP
Lot# 75: A group of Belleek teawares
(Various Items), First and Second Periods (1863-1926)
each piece washed in green, comprising:
a pair of 'Cone' teacups,
a large 'Tridacna' sugar bowl and
a small 'Tridacna' sugar bowl (4)
black printed factory marks,
the large sugar bowl 6 cm., 2 3/8 in high,
the large sugar bowl broken and repaired
with three metal rivets
Estimate: 150-250 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 180 GBP
Lot# 78: A Belleek 'Neptune' part breakfast service
D431 (et.all.), Second Period (1891-1926)
each piece shell-moulded, the rims washed in pink,
comprising:
a kettle and cover,
a sugar bowl and cover,
a milk jug,
a breakfast cup,
two saucers,
and four plates (12)
black printed factory marks,
the kettle 17.2 cm., 7 in.,
kettle spout broken and restuck,
milk jug handle restored with some overpainting,
haircrack to one saucer,
sugar bowl cover possibly matched
Estimate: 300-400 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 384 GBP
Lot# 80: A Belleek pierced scent bottle
and silver stopper
D2103, probably First Period (1863-1890)
of compressed globular form,
each side pierced with entwined foliate scrollwork
within moulded ovolo borders, silver stopper (2)
7.5 cm., 3 in. diameter,
chips to rim
A similar, coloured example is illustrated by M.Langham,
Belleek: Irish Porcelain, p.49, pl.MI.006.
Here, the author notes that although the
body of the scent bottle is pierced,
the scent is held in a wheel concealed within
the inner rim.
Estimate: 200-300 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,140 GBP
Lot# 85: A Belleek 'Pineapple Globe Amphora' vase
D1529, First Period (1863-1890)
the pineapple-moulded globular form with flared neck,
raised on three paw feet upon a yellow marbled
tri-partite base, the details picked out in gilding
black printed factory mark,
31.7 cm., 12 1/2 in.,
minor flat chips to corners of base,
minor rubbing to gilding
Estimate: 500-700 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 2,040 GBP
Lot# 86: A large Belleek 'Amphora' lamp
D1502, First Period (1863-1890)
the ovoid body raised on three cloven feet
upon a tri-partite base,
the details picked out in puce enamel and gilding,
with brass fitting to neck, glass chimney and shade (3)
black printed factory mark,
impressed First Period mark,
28 cm., 11 in.,
minor rubbing to enamels and gilding
Estimate: 1,200-1,800 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,200 GBP
Lot# 94: A Belleek 'Cone' tray
D436, Second Period (1891-1926)
of oval form with twin handles,
moulded in the centre with fern fronds within
a fluted cone-moulded rim,
the rim washed in pale yellow lustre
black printed factory mark,
44 cm., 17 3/8 in. across
Estimate: 600-800 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 780 GBP
Lot# 96: A Belleek coloured 'Triple Fish' vase
D1231, First Period (1863-1890)
the central vase moulded and applied
with butterflies and chrysalises amongst bulrushes,
supported by three open-mouthed fish
on a rocky stepped base applied with three small lizards
black printed factory mark,
impressed 'BELLEEK Co FERMANAGH',
40 cm., 15 3/4 in.,
one lizard with tail restored,
minor rubbing to gilding
Estimate: 1,000-1,500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,560 GBP
Lot# 97: A group of Belleek 'Cone' teawares
D432/D433, Second Period (1891-1926)
typically moulded, heightened in pale yellow lustre,
comprising:
a teapot and cover,
two teacups and two saucers (6)
black printed factory marks,
the teapot 11.5 cm., 4 1/2 in.,
minute rims chips to teacups
and to flange of teapot cover
Estimate: 450-550 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 540 GBP
Lot# 100: A pair of Belleek
'Boy and Girl Basket Carriers'
D17/D19, First Period (1863-1890)
each modelled standing supporting large baskets
on their shoulders,
their clothing and the interiors of each basket
picked out in pink enamels (2)
black printed factory marks,
the boy 22 cm., 8 5/8 in.,
the girl 21.8 cm., 8 1/2 in.,
restored rim chips to both baskets
Estimate: 1,000-1,500 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 1,680 GBP
Lot# 103: A Belleek oval dish
D692, Second Period (1891-1926)
the oval form with fluted rim washed in pink
black printed factory mark,
24 cm., 9 1/2 in across
Estimate: 120-180 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 144 GBP
Lot# 107: A Belleek Christmas plate
D1851, dated 1971
moulded in the centre with the 'Seventh Century Cross
from the Book of Durrow' within concentric ovolo and
diamond-moulded borders
green printed factory mark,
edition 1 of 7500,
22.3 cm., 8 3/4 in. diameter
Estimate: 100-150 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 96 GBP
Lot# 108: A Belleek 'Heart' bowl
D636, Sixth Period (1965-1981)
of fluted heart shape,
black printed factory mark,
16.5 cm., 6 1/2 in.;
together with a 'Cardium on shell' salt,
D260, and
a pair of barrel-shaped butter tubs (4)
D290
Estimate: 150-250 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 180 GBP
Lot# 109: A group of five Belleek Christmas Plates
modern
D1857/D1859/D1861/D1862/D1863
moulded with various designs, comprising:
a 1977 'Wren in the Firs' plate,
a 1979 'A Hare at Rest' plate,
a 1981 'The Red Squirrel' plate,
a 1982 'The Irish Seal' plate, and
a 1983 'The Red Fox' plate (5)
green and brown printed factory marks,
titles and dates on the reverse,
23 cm., 9 in.
Estimate: 150-200 GBP
Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 168 GBP
ENDE !!