Artist: William Sadler II (c. 1782-1839) was an Irish landscape artist and illustrator. He was born in Dublin into an artistic family. His speciality was small-scale, detailed landscapes depicting a number of people with features of topographical or other interest.
Oil on Wood (mahogany ?)
c. 22 x 34 cm
Framed: c. 35 x 45.2 cm
Winter scene. Across a pond surrounded by leafless trees a farmstead is just visible in center background.
Artist: Unknown
Oil on canvas
c. 50 x 76 cm
Framed: 65 x 91 cm
Group of three men sitting at a table playing cards. A fourth man stands looking on. Possibly 18th century.
Artist: Unknown
Facsimile
c. 29.5 x 42 cm
Framed: c. 46 x 58 cm
This landscape appears to depict Torc Mountain and the Muckross Lake, also known as Torc or the Middle Lake.
Artist: Alexander Williams (1846-1930). Born in Monaghan town, Williams was a versatile man who was largely self-taught as an artist. In 1902 Lord Ardilaun granted Williams permission to paint in and around the Muckross Estate.
Oil on Canvas
c. 46 x 62 cm
Framed: c. 65 X 80.5 cm
Seascape with Royal Navy sailing ship and other sailing vessels. Rock outcrop on right of picture with figures.
Artist: Unknown.
Oil on Canvas
c. 48 cm x 70.5 cm
Framed: 61.5 cm x 84.5 cm
Artist: Mary Balfour Herbert of Muckross House (1817-1893).
Watercolour and Pencil on Paper
c. 59 x 76 cm
Framed: c. 62 x 99 cm
Landscape with autumn-coloured trees. A stream, from which two cattle are drinking, is depicted flowing away to bottom left. Dated 1899.
Artist: Richard H A Willis was born in Dingle, Co. Kerry in 1853 but moved to Cork as a child. There he was apprenticed to architect Arthur Hill c. 1869 and also attended Cork School of Art. Willis attained a scholarship to attend the National Art Training School in South Kensington, London. He excelled as a student and was awarded various medals and prizes. In 1882 he was appointed Headmaster of Manchester School of Art. He 1892 he left this post in order to devote more time to his painting.
Oil on canvas
c. 51 x 76.5 cm
Framed: c. 73 x 99.5 cm
Seascape with a three mast sailing ship. Sea wall and low tower in right middle foreground. English. Probably c. late 19th century.
Artist: Edwin Hayes (1819-1904) was born in Bristol but spent much of his childhood living in Dublin, where his love of the sea developed. In 1842 he exhibited at the Royal Hibernian Academy and over a 49 year period, from 1855, he also exhibited at the Royal Academy. In addition Hayes exhibited with various other British institutes.
Oil on Canvas
c. 32 x 91.5 cm
Framed: c. 83 x 122 cm
A Victorian family scene. A young girl at left foreground holds a baby. A man, presumably the father, sits in background while a woman, presumably his wife, leans on the fire surround. Other children are also depicted to right of picture.
Artist: Unknown.
Oil on Wood
c. 30.5 x 40.5 cm
Framed: c. 55 x 65 cm
Man on a white horse in foreground with a fisherman to right. A third figure is depicted near the ruins of a church and tower in center middle ground . Possibly Kenmare area.
Artist: T. Sautelle Roberts. Born in Waterford City in 1760, T. Sautelle Roberts studied architectural training before becoming a landscape artist like his older brother Thomas. Following the early death of the latter in 1778, Sautelle assumed his brother’s name of Thomas. Well regarded by his fellow artists, T. Sautelle sustained a coaching accident in London in 1818 and was unable to continue painting following damage to his shoulder. He died in 1826.
Oil on Canvas
c. 34 x 44 cm
Framed: c. 46 x 56 cm
Dated 1864.
Artist: F. Sargent (1837- 1899) was born in London. He initially painted small water-colour portraits before later painting large portraits in oils.
Oil on canvas
c. 29 x 24 cm
Framed: 53 x 46 cm
A marble statue of Lord Ardilaun is also located here in the Maqin Hall, beside the door into the Drawing Room.
Lord Ardilaun purchased Muckross House and its Estate in November 1899. He was related by marriage to the Herbert family of Muckross.
Ardilaun’s wife Olivia was a daughter of Jane, Countess of Bantry. Jane was the youngest sister of Colonel Henry Arthur Herbert, the man responsible for building the present Muckross House.
The Ardilauns spent very little time at Muckross and it was let out on an annual basis as a shooting and fishing lodge. In 1911 Lord Ardilaun sold Muckross House and its Estate to the wealthy American William Bowers Bourn.
Landscape with trees at left of centre and mountains in right background. A peasant family, mother, father and two young children are depicted in center foreground. c. 1840.
Oil on Canvas
c. 33 x 54.5 cm
Framed: c. 41 x 63 cm
Landscape with trees at left of centre and mountains in right background. A peasant family, mother, father and two young children are depicted in center foreground. c. 1840.
Oil on Canvas
c. 33 x 54.5 cm
Framed: c. 41 x 63 cm
Landscape with carriage pulled by two horses approaching viewer, two horse riders going in opposite direction behind. Road curves round a mountainous, rocky outcrop on left, with a cottage on right. Hills and mountains in background. Possibly a view looking towards Killarney at Brennan’s Glen, on the road from Tralee to Killarney?
Artist: William Sadler II (c. 1782-1839) was an Irish landscape artist and illustrator. He was born in Dublin into an artistic family. His speciality was small-scale, detailed landscapes depicting a number of people with features of topographical or other interest.
Oil on canvas
c. 31.5 x 40 cm
Framed: 38 x 46 cm
Royal Navy frigate pursuing a sloop of war, with other shipping in the background, c. 1760-70.
Artist: Unknown. Possibly by British marine painter Francis Swaine (1715-1782).
Oil on Canvas
c. 49 cm x 72.5 cm
Framed: 61.5 cm x 85 cm
Ruins of MacCartie More’s Castle, Castlelough, Killarney.
Artist: Alexander Williams (1846-1930). Born in Monaghan town, Williams was a versatile man who was largely self-taught as an artist. In 1902 Lord Ardilaun granted Williams permission to paint in and around the Muckross Estate.
Oil on Canvas
c. 47 x 58 cm
Framed: c. 66 x 77 cm
Portrait of a young woman in a black dress. Probably 19th century.
Artist: Unknown
Oil on Canvas.
c. 46 x 35 cm
Framed: c. 68 x 56 cm
View of Torc Lake from Torc Field.
Artist: Mary Balfour Herbert of Muckross (1817-1893).
Watercolour and Pencil on Paper
c. 29.5 x 60 cm
Framed: c. 61.5 x 89 cm
Appears to depict Dutch barges off a seaport.
Probably 19th Century.
Artist: Unknown
c. 38.5 x 58 cm
Framed: 47 x 66 cm
‘View on the Kenmare Road Looking Towards the Upper Lake.’
Artist: Mary Balfour Herbert of Muckross House (1817-1893).
Watercolour and Pencil on Paper
c. 28 x 48 cm
Framed: c. 50 x 76.5 cm
Appears to depict a Royal Navy 4th Rate double decker ship, possibly with 60 guns. The ship is depicted firing, possibly the noon–day gun. Other ships are depicted nearby. c. 1760-70.
Artist: Unknown. Possibly by British marine painter Francis Swaine (1715-1782).
Oil on Canvas
c. 38 x 63.5
Framed: c. 57 x 82 cm
In the 1920s, when the Bourn Vincent family were in residence at Muckross House, this painting was hanging to left of the fire place in the Dining room.
Untitled.
Seascape with a Royal Navy 3rd rate double deck ship, possibly with 74 guns, c. 1760. The sea is calm. Land is visible on the horizon and an urban centre to the right.
Artist: Possibly by Francis Swaine (1725-1782).
Swaine, a marine painter, lived most of his life near St James’ Park, Westminister. He died in Chelsea.
Oils on Canvas
c. 64 x 83 cm
Framed: c. 74 x 93 cm
Untitled:
A turkey is depicted sitting on an upturned wicket basket, looking towards the viewer’s left.
Artist: Unknown. Possibly Melchoir de Hondecoeter. Born in Utrecht 1636 and died in Amsterdam in 1695.
Oils on Canvas
c. 63 x 56 cm
Framed: c. 84 x 77 cm
During the 1920s, when the Bourn Vincent family was in residence at Muckross House, this painting was hanging directly above the fire place in the Dining room.
Title on frame: ‘Wife of John Vincent of Limerick.’
This portrait is believed to be of Phoebe Brown, wife of John Vincent of Limerick. Phoebe is dressed in black and white with a laced-up bodice and a lace cap beneath a black shawl/scarf. She is set against a neutral background and is turned slightly to the left. Phoebe looks directly at the viewer.
Artist: Unknown.
Oils on Canvas
c. 75 x 62 cm
Framed: c.96 x 83 cm
A portrait of Phoebe’s husband, John Vincent of Limerick (c. 1660-1735), hangs to the left of the fireplace.
Title on frame: ‘William Vincent Colonel 19th Regiment 1762-1822.’
A half-length portrait of Colonel William Vincent, depicted turned to the viewer’s right. He is shown wearing a high-collared red and green military jacket, with gold braiding and a white sash with a star-shaped insignia. Set against a neutral, brown background, Vincent looks out at the viewer.
Artist: Unknown.
Oils on Canvas.
29 x 23 cm
Framed: 36.5 x 34 cm
Untitled.
A three-quarter length portrait believed to be of King James Ist of England (James VI of Scotland), dressed in regal attire. He is depicted turned to the right, close to a window and he looks out at the viewer.
Artist: Unknown.
Oils on Canvas ?
c. 114 x 90 cm
Framed: 131 x 107 cm
Title: ‘The Hounds at Mallow, Cheerful and Careless.’
A pair of hounds surrounded by ferns and other foliage. The hound on the left looks out at the viewer, while the one on the right is in profile and looks to the left. Dated c. 1879 (inscription on reverse).
Artist: Johnathan (Johnathon) Lovett Bennett. he exhibited at the Royal Hibernian Academy between 1874 and 1886.
Oils on Canvas
c. 49.5 x 60 cm
Framed: 71 x 82 cm
Title on frame: ‘John Vincent of Limerick.’
A half-length portrait of John Vincent of Limerick (c. 1660-1735), shown looking towards the viewer’s left. He wears a powdered wig and is dressed in a brown jacket and waist coat with a cream, silk stock. John is depicted looking out at the viewer.
Artist: T. Hudson (1701-1779). Born in Devon, Hudson was a notable English portrait painter, whose pupils included Joshua Reynolds and Joseph Wright of Derby.
Oils on Canvas
c. 75 x 62 cm
Framed: c. 94 x 81 cm
A portrait of John’s wife, Phoebe Brown, hangs to the right of the fireplace.
Untitled.
The ship without a mainmast (centre) is probably French and appears to be in the act of striking her colours or surrendering. The ship sailing away from her is a British Navy frigate, probably c. 1780. Battle action is also taking place in the background. It may be that this painting depicts a navel encounter from the Anglo-French War of 1778-1783.
Artist: Dominic Serres the elder. Signed and dated at lower right ‘D. Serres. 1776.’
Dominic Serres, a native of Gascony, arrived in England c. 1745. his good manners and naval experience may account for his successful artistic career, as his training was minimal. He was a founder member of the Royal Academy.
Oils on Canvas.
62 x 100 cm
Framed: c. 73 x 111 cm
Title on frame: ‘General John Vincent (1764-1848).’
A three-quarter length portrait of General John Vincent looking to viewer’s right. He is dressed in a high-collared, red military jacket with gold braiding. The General appears to hold a helmet adorned with long flowing, white feathers in his right hand. His left hand rests upon a sword hilt. Set in a landscape with a stormy sky.
Artist: Robert McInnes (1801-1886). McInnes began his career in Edinburgh before later moving to London.
Oils on Canvas
c. 126 x 101 cm
Framed: c. 151 x 126 cm
Untitled.
A bust-length portrait of Maud Bourn Vincent (1883-1929), daughter of William and Agnes Bowers Bourn. Maud is depicted wearing a blue and white dress and drop earrings and she looks out at the viewer. Dated 1912.
Maud married Arthur Rose Vincent in 1910 and the couple were gifted Muckross House as a wedding present by Maud’s parents.
Artist: Santoné or Landona? Difficult to decipher.
Charcoal, crayons and possibly pastels on paper.
c. 65 x 41 cm
Framed: c. 79 x 54 cm
Title: ‘Ellaline Vincent’ (inscribed on stretcher at rear).
A bust-length portrait of Ellaline Vincent , set against a brown background. She is depicted turned to the viewer’s left and appears to be wearing a fur coat over a pink dress. Ellaline’s jewellery includes pearls and drop earrings and she looks out at the viewer. Dated 1925.
Ellaline Vincent was the second wife of Brigadier General Berkeley Vincent. His portrait hangs round corner to the left of Ellaline’s.
Artist: Cecil Stuart Jameson (inscribed in pen on frame at reverse).
This British Scottish artist (1884-1973) has portraits in several collections, including that of the British National Trust.
Oils on Canvas.
50 x 40.5 cm
Framed: 61 x 52 cm
Title on frame: ‘Lady Kitty Vincent, 1919.’
The bust-length oval portrait of Lady Kitty depicts her looking to the viewer’s right. Set against a grey background, she wears a brown dress and possibly an amber necklace or similar.
Lady Kitty Edith Ogilvy Vincent was the first wife of Brigadier General Berkeley Vincent.
Artist: Alfred Jonniaux (lower right).
Born in Brussles in 1882. He studied at the Academie des Beaux Arts, Brussels and as a draughtsman in Paris before beginning his career as a portrait painter in London. Jonniaux emigrated to America during World War II and became a US citizen in 1946. He died in 1974.
Oils on Canvas.
46 x 39.5 cm
Framed: 54 x 46 cm
Untitled:
A three-quarter length portrait of General Berkeley Vincent, depicted looking towards the viewer’s left. Set against a landscape with an ominous sky. Vincent’s left arm holds a helmet at his hip while his right hand holds binoculars. Dated 1919.
General Berkeley Vincent was a brother of Arthur Rose Vincent and brother-in-law to Maud Bourn Vincent. Portraits of both his wives, Kitty and Ellaline, hang to the right
Artist: Alfred Jonniaux (at lower right).
Born in Brussles in 1882, Jonniaux emigrated to America during World War II and became a US citizen in 1946. He died in 1969.
Oils on Canvas
c. 127 x 101.5 cm
Framed: c. 152 x 126 cm
Title inscribed in pencil at rear: ‘Red Deer in Co. Kerry by Wm Sadler.’
Landscape with four deer depicted under trees in left foreground and more deer depicted in middle distance. Mountains and a winding river are visible in right middle ground.
Artist: Probably William Sadler II (c. 1782-1839) an Irish landscape artist and illustrator. He was born in Dublin into an artistic family. His speciality was small-scale, detailed landscapes depicting a number of people with features of topographical or other interest.
Oils on Canvas
c. 45 x 28 cm
Framed: c. 76 x 58 cm
Untitled.
May depict Dutch coastal barges.
Artist: Louis Timmermans, signed in black at lower left. He was born in Brussels in 1846 and died in Paris 1910.
Oils on Canvas
c. 31 x 46 cm
Framed: c. 56 x 72 cm
Untitled.
A half-length portrait believed to be of Blanche Waller Vincent, depicted half turned to the viewer’s right. She is depicted wearing a yellow dress with a white collar. Blanche’s right hand rests upon a basket of fruit and flowers, while her left hand supports it underneath. Set against a dark, neutral background, Blanche looks out towards the viewer. 18th Century.
Artist: Unknown.
Oils on Canvas
c. 72 x 59.5 cm
Framed: 92 x 82 cm
A portrait of Blanche’s husband, Arthur Vincent Mayor of Limerick (1728), hangs immediately to left.
Title inscribed on frame: ‘Arthur Vincent, Mayor of Limerick, 1728.’
A half-length portrait of Arthur Vincent Major of Limerick, depicted turned towards the viewer’s right. He wears a wig and is dressed in a blue, velvet jacket. Set against a dark background with oval insets, Vincent looks out at the viewer.
Artist: William Hoare of Bath c. 1707-1792.
William Hoare grew up in Suffolk and Berkshire before moving to London to join the studio of Italian painter Giuseppe Grisoni (1699–1769). Hoare accompanied his master when he returned to Italy in 1728. He spent ten years working in the studio of the history painter Francesco Imperiali (1679–1740) in Rome. Hoare formed friendships with many young British aristocrats on the Grand Tour who would later become his patrons.
Oils on Canvas
c. 75 x 62 cm
Framed: 96 x c. 84 cm
A portrait of Blanche Waller Vincent, wife of Arthur Vincent, hangs to the viewer’s right.
Untitled.
This is a bust-length portrait of Arthur William Bourn Vincent depicted facing to the left. Set against a neutral background, Vincent wears a military uniform and looks towards the viewer.
Arthur W. B. Vincent, known as Billy Vincent (1919-2012), was the son of the last private owners of Muckross House, Maud Bowers Bourn and her husband Arthur Rose Vincent.
Artist: Signed and dated ‘APAP 1944’ at lower right.
Probably Willie Apap, the Maltese artist born in Valetta on 26 June 1918. He was the son of Giovanni Apap and his wife Marianne Grimes. The youngest of five siblings, Willie Apap was the brother of acclaimed sculptor Vincent Apap and musician Joseph Apap.
Willie Apap spent time in Rome and was known for his portraits, religious works and landscapes. He employed the unique technique of bands of ‘strisce’ (bands of light) in his paintings. He died on 3 February 1970. A recent exhibition of Willie Apap’s works was hosted by Rome’s Palazzo Valentini in November 2023.
Oils on Canvas
50 x 39 cm
Framed: 58 x 46 cm
Title is inscribed on stretcher on reverse: ‘Home of the Wild Deer, Muckross, Killarney.’
Painting depicts a Killarney landscape, with mist shrouded mountains in the background. In the left foreground four deer are depicted, one of which is drinking from the waters of a lake.
Artist: Alexander Williams (at lower right).
Born in Monaghan town in 1846, Williams was a versatile man, who was largely self-taught as an artist. In 1902 Lord Ardilaun granted Williams permission to paint in and around the Muckross Estate. He exhibited at the Royal Hibernian Academy between 1870 and 1930.
Williams’ work can be seen in collections including The Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin, the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin and the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork. He died in Dublin in 1930.
Oils on Canvas
61 x 107 cm
Framed: 80 x 128 cm
Title inscribed on frame: ‘Arthur Vincent of Summerhill, Co. Clare, 1761-1851.’
A half-length portrait of Arthur Vincent depicting him looking to the viewer’s right. He is dressed in a black, high-collared jacket, with a striped silk waistcoat, stock tie and dress shirt. Set set against a dark, neutral background, Vincent looks out at the viewer.
Artist: Nicholas Brennan. Born in Dublin in 1802, Nicholas Brennan was the son of an attorney’s clerk. He exhibited portraits at the Royal Hibernian Academy between 1826 and 1852. These included, in 1827, a portrait of Dublin-born writer and scientist Dionysius Lardner. The date of Nicholas Brennan’s death is uncertain.
Oils on Canvas
c. 91 x 76 cm
Framed: c. 114 x 99 cm
Untitled.
Seascape with a large sailing boat to viewer’s right. A smaller boat with figures is visible on the shoreline in the left foreground. Other sailing boats are visible in the distance, A boat full of men appears to be sailing towards a possible island on the horizon.
Artist: Attributed to Louis Timmermans, born in Brussels in 1846. Died in Paris 1910.
Oils on Panel
c. 58 x 40.5 cm
Framed: 59 x 77 cm
Title on frame: ‘Col. Arthur Hare Vincent, 3rd Huzzars, of Summerhill’, Co. Clare, 1840-1916.’
A bust-length portrait of Colonel Arthur Hare Vincent, depicting him turned to the viewer’s left. He is dressed in a military uniform and is set against a pale, brown background, with a pillar to the right. Vincent looks at the viewer.
Artist: Unknown.
19th Century
Oils on Canvas
c. 63.5 x 48.26 cm
Framed: 79 x 64 cm
Title on frame: ‘George Vincent of Erinagh, Co. Clare, 1786-1869.’
This three-quarter length portrait of George Vincent shows him turned to the viewer’s left. He wears a grey suit with a black cravat and is seated by a fireplace with a dark red wall in background. Vincent is depicted looking at the viewer.
Artist: Signed J.B. Brenan, 1859 (lower right). Probably James Butler Brenan who was born in Cork in 1826 and died there in 1889. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Hibernian Academy between 1843 and 1846. James Butler Brenan was the son of landscape artist John Brenan.
Oils on Canvas
c. 53 x 41 cm
Framed: 77 x 66 cm
Title on frame: ‘Berkeley Vincent of Summerhill, Co. Clare, 1803-1882.’
A bust-length portrait of Berkeley Vincent, dressed in a black jacket with a dark cravat. He is depicted looking towards the viewer’s left and is set against a brown background.
Signed ‘Chancellor, Dublin’ in red at lower right. This is probably George Chancellor, who was born in Dublin in 1796. He was the son of John Chancellor, a watch and clock maker based in Dublin.
George Chancellor was a landscape and miniature painter. He exhibited works at the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1828 and again in 1829. George Chancellor died in Dublin in 1861.
Oils on Canvas
c. 59.5 x 49 cm
Framed: 75 x 65 cm
‘Full Title: 1st View of Killarney. The Lower Lake from the River Flesk.’
Artist: Jonathan Fisher (1740-1809), painter and engraver, was born in Dublin.
Sepia Aquatint
c. 27 x 37 cm
Framed: 42 x 52.5 cm
Artist: Sir William Orpen (1878-1913). A child prodigy, Orpen was born in Dublin in 1878 and died in London in 1931. This is a facsimile of the original.
c. 60 x 51 cm
Framed: c. 87 x 76 cm
In 1995 Mr Arthur W. B. Vincent presented the original of this painting of his grandfather as a gift to his grandparents’ former residence, ‘Filoli’, California, USA.
A portrait of William’s wife, Agnes Moody of New York, hangs on the facing wall.
Full Title: ‘VIIIth View of Killarney. The Canal from the Old Weir Bridge to Cromaglown Mountain.’
Artist: Jonathan Fisher (1740-1809), painter and engraver, was born in Dublin.
Sepia Aquatint
c. 27 x 37 cm
Framed: 42 x 52.5 cm
Full Title: ‘II View of Killarney. Turk. Eagle’s Nest and Glena Mountains. Mucruss Abbey, part of the Lower Lake, Village of Cloghereen.’
Artist: Jonathan Fisher (1740-1809), painter and engraver, was born in Dublin.
Sepia Aquatint
c. 27 x 37 cm
Framed: 42 x 52.5 cm
