Castles, manors and mansions at Sheppard’s sale next week

Nearly 1,600 lots of furniture, paintings, and other collectibles are up for grabs next week, writes Des O’Sullivan.

A pair of satinwood and painted commodes, decorative Sevres urns, an ormolu mounted Chinese Imari garniture, and a c1720 herringbone inlaid walnut chest on chest are among the delights at three days of sales at Sheppard’s in Durrow, Co Laois, next week.

Viewing gets under way today for the Castles, Manors, and Mansions auction next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10.30am each day.