Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

10/05/2026

One of the standout highlights from our recent Chatsworth Fine Art Sale ✨

Lot 1000 - circle of Triomphe Bigot (the Candlelight Master) (1579–1650), “Angel and the Dead Christ, at Candlelight”, circa 1630. A striking Old Master oil on panel, full of his signature candlelit drama - rich atmosphere, deep chiaroscuro, and a powerful emotional presence that draws you into the scene.

Achieved: €19,000!

More auction news coming soon 👀

07/05/2026

A look back at some of the standout highlights from our recent Chatsworth Fine Art Sale ✨

Lot 877 - a truly impressive Regency Gillows of Lancaster mahogany bureau bookcase. Grand in scale and beautifully detailed, from its domed glazed doors to its finely fitted interior and elegant brass hardware - a piece that commands attention in any room.

With provenance to Leathley Hall, Yorkshire and held in the same family since the 1920s, this was a remarkable piece to bring to auction.

Achieved: €10,000

Stay tuned - more auction news coming soon 👀

06/05/2026

Lot Highlight | Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale

Lot 819 - A fine quality Irish George IV giltwood table, attributed to Del Vecchio, Dublin.

A striking piece of rectangular form, featuring a green fossil marble top above an ornate foliate frieze, supported by four eagle head monopodia on ball & claw feet, with a rosewood shelf stretcher and gilt turned feet with provenance to The Ponsonby family of Ballynatray, Co. Waterford, by direct descent.

A true statement of craftsmanship and heritage - congratulations to its new owner!

Achieved €6,200

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

Auction week is here at Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers!

Join us today Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11AM sharp, as we present over 130 exceptional items going under the hammer.

Wednesday 29th April - Lots 1–406

Thursday 30th April - Lots 407–899

Friday 1st May - Lots 900–1335

If you can’t attend in person, you can register to bid online and take part from wherever you are.

For full details, visit fonsiemealy.ie

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28/04/2026

Lot 880 | A piece with a story that spans centuries ✨

An important Louis XVI oval walnut and tulipwood table en-chiffonier, crafted in 18th-century France and stamped by Jean-Pierre Dusautoy.

Elegant in both form and function, this piece features a tooled leather inset top, pierced brass gallery, and three finely detailed drawers, all raised on shaped legs with a kidney-shaped stretcher shelf.

Its provenance is exceptional - purchased in Paris by Lord Charles Beresford, and said to have once belonged to Marie Antoinette 👑

Later gifted at Belgard Castle in 1896, with a remarkable history carried through generations.

Presented as part of our upcoming Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale with Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers.

27/04/2026

Lot 826 | A remarkable rediscovery!

By Roderic O’Conor (1860–1940) “Chrysanthemums and Christmas Roses”, 1897, oil on canvas.

Re-emerging after decades in a private collection, this vibrant still life stands among O’Conor’s most celebrated works. Exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in 1904, it reflects the artist at the height of his creative powers. A rich interplay of reds, pinks and greens unfolds across a dynamic composition of ceramics, fruit and florals, echoing his bold, post-impressionist style. Closely related in subject and date to works held in the National Gallery of Ireland, this painting marks a significant moment in the continued rediscovery of O’Conor’s legacy.

Auction: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April, Friday 1st May - 11.00am sharp each day.

Full catalogue online at www.fonsiemealy.ie 📚

24/04/2026

Some of the faces of our auction…

A collection of striking portrait lots, each carrying its own history, character, and story waiting to be continued in a new home. From timeless depictions to expressive works, these are pieces that truly bring personality to the walls they inhabit.

Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale
Wednesday 29th April – Friday 1st May 2026
11.00am sharp each day

Lots 1–406 | Wed 29th April
Lots 407–899 | Thu 30th April
Lots 900–1335 | Fri 1st May

Viewing at Chatsworth Auction Rooms, Castlecomer (R95 XV05)
Sun 26th April (1.30pm–5pm)
Mon 27th & Tue 28th April (10am–5pm)

Bid your way:
Online at easyliveauctions.com
Telephone & absentee bidding available: 056-4441229 | [email protected]

23/04/2026

Something sparkling is on the horizon…

A sneak peek into our upcoming Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale reveals a selection of standout lots, including works with Provenance: Lord and Lady Mahon, by descent to the present vendor.

Join us across three days :
Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale
Wednesday 29th April – Friday 1st May 2026
11.00am sharp each day
Lots 1–406 | Wed 29th April
Lots 407–899 | Thu 30th April
Lots 900–1335 | Fri 1st May

Viewing at Chatsworth Auction Rooms, Castlecomer (R95 XV05)

Sun 26th April (1.30pm–5pm)
Mon 27th & Tue 28th April (10am–5pm)

Bid your way:
Online at easyliveauctions.com
Telephone & absentee bidding available: 056-4441229 | [email protected]

A sale filled with history, provenance, and pieces that truly shine.