NEWPORT HOUSE October 20th & 21st 2026

89 Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 615. George Lawrence, Irish (c. 1774-1802) “Sophia Barnewall,” pastel, depicting elegant young lady with pearl and silk head dress, flowing hair and pink low cut dress (oval) approx. 50cms x 40cms (20” x 16”), in contemporary gilt frame. (1) €1500 - €2000 616. John Raphael Smith (British 1751-1812) "Robert J. Jackson Harris, (Officer in the Inniskilling Dragoons) & Mary Norris (wife)," a pair, pastels, head and shoulder portraits, both in typical horse riding attire, ovals, each approx. 25cms x 20cms (10" x 8") in matching contemporary gilt frames. (inscribed on reverse).(2) €2,000 - €3,000 617. Attributed to Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1739-1808) “Frederick Ponsonby, Viscount Duncannon,” sepia drawing, oval, depicting head and shoulder Portrait of a Gentleman with grey wig, approx. 14cms x 10cms (3½” x 4”), brass surround, in maple frame. (1) €300 - €400 618. Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1739-1808) “Portrait of a Lady,” pastel, head and shoulder of an elegant Lady wearing headdress and black shawl with red dress,” oval approx. 24cms x 20cms (9½” x 8”), mounted, later frame. (1) €2,000 - €3,000