This figure group featuring Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847), ‘The Liberator’ of Ireland, will go under the hammer at Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers on March 7 in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.
The 8in (21cm) long figure is made from wood, plaster (or ceramic) and papier-mâché and consists of a central cloaked figure of O'Connell, holding a parasol, surrounded by country peasants.