WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11AM

History 95 Pádraig Pearse’s chair from St. Enda’s school. An early 20th century stained oak and beech open armchair, the top rail with urn and foliate decoration over out-swept, bentwood arms on turned supports. Accompanied by facsimile birth and marriage certificates relating to Thomas Ernest Pearse. A letter of provenance from the current owner will be given to the purchaser of this lot. Provenance Given by Senator Margaret Mary Pearse to Thomas Ernest Pearse, her nephew. By descent to the current owner. Thomas Ernest Pearse (b1907) was a nephew of Pádraig through his half-brother James Vincent Pearse. Thomas was the last surviving family member with the name Pearse. Estimate €1,500-€2,000 (approx £1,330-£1,780) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 95 96 1916 Padraig Pearse’s portrait. A lithographic printing plate for the iconic portrait of Padraig Pearse, after the original by Sean O’Sullivan. Provenance Purchased by the current owner in 1978 from Hanrahan Auctioneers, Nenagh. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £130-£180) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 96