February Auction Block
By • February 24, 2025 0 318
February auction highlights include a pair of mirrors from Dublin glass sellers Francis and John Booker, a dessert service set, diamond bracelet and more.
Bonhams
A French Polychrome Parcel Gilt Limestone Figural Group of Madonna and Child
Sold for: $53,760
This style of Madonna and Child is of Gothic sensibility in relation to the basic clothing on the figures. From the William Randolph Hearst Collection in the early 1940s, the piece originated from Normandy in the early 14th century. An interesting fact: the Christ Child figure was probably at once holding a bird, but it was lost or broken at some point.
Doyle
Pair of Irish George III Giltwood Mirrors
Estimate: $40,000-$60,000
Sold for: $114,800
These mirrors belong to a group that was manufactured by Francis and John Booker of Dublin. The Bookers were two principal glass sellers in Dublin in the 18th century. Each triangular broken pediment is centered by an acanthus-wrapped urn above egg-and-dart style carved molding and fluted frieze. The mirrors measure 76 inches high, and 45 inches wide with a depth of six inches.
Weschler’s
Herend Victoria Pattern Porcelain Dessert Service
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold for: $1,600
This 37-piece set includes a teapot, sugar and creamer, dessert plates, saucers, and teacups. The Victoria Herend pattern was first presented in England in 1851. Queen Victoria was said to have ordered the pattern for Windsor Castle.
The Potomack Company
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Bracelet
Estimate: $3,500-$6,500
Sold for: $11,000
This piece of jewelry sold for nearly twice its estimated value. It has a woven textured design with a central roped platinum section, including 89 round single cut diamonds measuring approximately 1.48 carats. One stone is chipped on the bracelet.
Christie’s
Estimate: $120,000-$180,000
Sold for: $327,600
This first edition of German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler’s book “Astronomia nova,” it contains the first presentation of the first two laws of planetary motion. It is considered the cornerstone of modern astronomy. The piece was part of Christie’s “Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Americana” auction.
