Sheppard’s of Durrow will sell a collection of extremely valuable watches; period paintings, a diamond worth between €250,000 - €350,000 and elegant pieces of art, many from the Wicklow home of film director John Boorman's home at the end of the month. [Lot 300 - One of only 500 ever made, this 18ct rose gold-cased Ulysse Nardin - Moonstruck wristwatch will sell on Tuesday, February 28 for c.€30,000 - €40,000] The man who gave us films like Excalibur, Deliverance and Hope & Glory placed a lifetime's emphasis on beauty. The Sir John Boorman sale offers an assemblage of exceptional jewellery, diamonds, and coloured stones from prominent private collections including a 15 ct. yellow diamond. The auction will be held over three days, February 28, March 1 and 2 at Sheppard's Irish Auction House, Durrow with previews from February 25 to 27.

placeholder image — Sheppard’s of Durrow will sell a collection of extremely valuable watches; period paintings, a diamond worth between €250,000 - €350,000 and elegant pieces of art, many from the Wicklow home of film director John Boorman's home at the end of the month. [Lot 300 - One of only 500 ever made, this 18ct rose gold-cased Ulysse Nardin - Moonstruck wristwatch will sell on Tuesday, February 28 for c.€30,000 - €40,000] The man who gave us films like Excalibur, Deliverance and Hope & Glory placed a lifetime's emphasis on beauty. The Sir John Boorman sale offers an assemblage of exceptional jewellery, diamonds, and coloured stones from prominent private collections including a 15 ct. yellow diamond. The auction will be held over three days, February 28, March 1 and 2 at Sheppard's Irish Auction House, Durrow with previews from February 25 to 27.

Hollywood director's collection to go to auction near Kilkenny - click to see some lots!

By Kilkenny Live

Published 23rd Feb 2023, 12:03 BST

[Lot 248 - Brilliant-cut yellow diamond (15.93 carats). It has an estimate of €250,000 - €350,000]

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[Lot 248 - Brilliant-cut yellow diamond (15.93 carats). It has an estimate of €250,000 - €350,000]

[Lot 64 - A portrait of a boy and girl, signed, oil on canvas. Dated 1894 by Herman Petzet Estimate: €3,000 - €5,000]

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[Lot 64 - A portrait of a boy and girl, signed, oil on canvas. Dated 1894 by Herman Petzet Estimate: €3,000 - €5,000]

[Lot 292 - Patek Philippe - Gondolo Millennium wristwatch has an estimate of €30,000 - €40,000]

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[Lot 292 - Patek Philippe - Gondolo Millennium wristwatch has an estimate of €30,000 - €40,000]

[Lot 163 - A 19th-century bird's eye maple and gilt harp has an estimate of €2,500 - €3,500]

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[Lot 163 - A 19th-century bird's eye maple and gilt harp has an estimate of €2,500 - €3,500]

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