The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 160
The Dromoland Castle Rare Irish George II Eagle and Lion Carved Mahogany Side Table
Estimate: $60,000 - $90,000
Sold for
$100,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1750, with molded top over a finely carved skirt, with scrolling vines, rosettes, and distinctive cornucopia issuing eagle heads, boldly carved lion mask, rich dark brown color, 31-1/2 x 52 x 27 in.
Provenance: Probably supplied to Sir Edward O'Brien, second Baronet (died 1765), for Dromoland Castle, County Clare and by descent;
Tim Corfield;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
Literature: Illustrated in the Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, p. 227 catalog no. 89
Note: A very closely related table, with central shell rather than a lion mask, sold Christie's London, November 17, 2016, lot 50.
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Probably supplied to Sir Edward O'Brien, second Baronet (died 1765), for Dromoland Castle, County Clare and by descent;
Tim Corfield;
The Jerold Krouse Collection
the skirt and legs with heavy dark brown old finish, minor restorations at three leg scrolls and one leaf tip, one toe on back right foot restored, minor repaired near back of top Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
