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The Cork Examiner - Thursday, April 25, 1895
The Cork Examiner - Thursday, April 25, 1895
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Malta Times and United Service Gazette - Friday, May 10, 1895
Malta Times and United Service Gazette - Friday, May 10, 1895
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At the Central Criminal Court yesterday, Mr Charles Mathews, who has been retained with Sir Edward Clarke, to defend Mr Oscar Wilde,
asked for a postponement of the trial until next sessions in order to allow time to prepare the case for the defence, and also on the ground that the
accused would not receive a fair trial in the present state of public feeling. Mr Grain, who represented Alfred Taylor, said his client was anxious the
trial should be taken as early as possible. Mr Gill, for the prosecution, strongly opposed Mr Mathews' application, and said the case was shortened at
Bow-street at the request of Wilde's representatives with a view to the trial being taken early. Mr Justice Charles refused tho application, saying the
case must remain in the list for Friday or Saturday.
The Central News says the furniture and effects of Mr Oscar Wilde were yesterday sold by Auction at 16, Tite-street, Chelsea, the late
residence of Wilde. Messrs. Bullock, of Holborn, were the auctioneers, and a considerable number of buyers were present, it being understood that some
valuable Moorish pottery and China would be included in the things offered for sale. The majority of the purchasers appeared to be dealers, but several
oil and water colour paintings were bought by private individuals. At one time during the afternoon considerable excitement prevailed owing to a dispute
between a dealer and some persons whom he declared were the friends of Wilde. The police were called in, and ultimately the disputants left the building.
Several of the books and oil paintings fetched good prices, more especially those offered at the commencement of the sale, but later on the prices ruled
low. A small water colour painting, with a manuscript poem by Keats, realised 38s, and a small pen and ink sketch by Whistler 22s. The chief curio offered
for sale was the writing desk of Thomas Carlyle, and this was sold for 14½ gs
The furniture and effects of Mr. Oscar Wilde were on Wednesday week sold by auction at 16, Tite-Street, Chelsea, his late residence.
A considerable number of buyers were present, it being understood that some valuable Moorish pottery and china would be included among the things offered
for sale. the majority of purchasers appeared to be dealers, but several old and water-colour paintings were bought by private individuals. At one time
during the afternoon considerable excitement prevailed, owing to a dispute between a dealer and some persons who he declared were the friends of Wilde;
the police were called in, and ultimately the disputants left the building. Several of the books and oil paintings fetched good prices, more especially
those offered at the commencement of the sale; but later on the prices ruled low. A small watercolour painting, with a manuscript poem by Keats, realised
38s., and a small pen ink sketch by Whistler 22s. The chief curio offered for sale was the writing desk of Thomas Carlyle, and this was sold for 12 1/2
guineas.