A Baby Grand Piano recently played by superstar musician Stevie Wonder during an appearance at the Rory McIlroy wedding in Ashford Castle is among the items to be offered for sale at an auction in Cong next week.
The Yamaha Baby Grand Piano is expected to fetch more than €3,000 at the sale.
Over 850 lots will be offered by Aidan Foley Auctioneer on Monday August 21 and Tuesday August 22 at the auction which will take place at the Old Sawmills, Clonbur Road, Cong, Co. Mayo.
These lots have become available for auction as the Red Carnation Hotel Group continue their investment on upgrades to the Ashford Castle Estate.
There are some exceptional antique items including an 18th Century Irish Mahogany Architects Desk which is estimated at €3,000 €5000. Also included are a large collection of Oriental Porcelain Chargers including a number of antique specimens.
Interior Design Professionals will find plenty exciting soft furnishing and curtains together with high quality hotel furniture.
There is a good selection of paintings, prints, tapestries and handwoven Persian carpets.
The sale is available for viewing on Saturday and Sunday 11am to 6pm and a fully illustrated catalogue is online at www.irishcountryhome.com Aidan Foley Auctioneer will also offer an online bidding facility with Easylive via their website.
Further details available from Aidan Foley Auctioneer on 086 8290680 or 083 8249244