Sir William Orpen N.E.A.C., R.A., H.R.H.A.

(Irish, 1878-1931)

Yours with love to the last drop 19.5 x 15.5 cm. (7 7/8 x 6 in.)

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.

From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import Licence or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such Licence or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancellation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.

For all Sales categories excluding Wine, Coins & Medals and Motor Cars and Motorcycles:

Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first €40,000 of the Hammer Price
27% from €40,001 to €800,000 of the Hammer Price
21% from €800,001 to €4,500,000 of the Hammer Price
14.5% on the excess over €4,500,000 of the Hammer Price

A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.

VAT at the current rate of 23% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges.

All lots will be available to collect for 1 day only from City Assembly House on Wednesday 29th November 10am – 5pm.
Following that, all lots will be available to collect from 31 Molesworth Street, Dublin on Friday 1st December 9.30am – 5pm and the following week Monday 4th – Friday 8th 9.30am – 5pm inclusive. Lots not collected after this time may be removed to a third party storage facility and transport and storage charges may apply.

For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.