Antiques Journal Issue 3 by IADA

AUTUMN 2010

| ISSUE 3

Published in conjunction with the Irish Antique Dealers’ Association.

Would You Like To Own This Beautiful Antique Ring, Valued At E 4,500? If So, Turn To Page 1.

FREE ADMISSION

to the 45th Irish Antique Dealers’ Association Fair 24th to 26th September 2010 at the RDS, Dublin with this Journal. For Free Admission on any day just present this Journal at the entrance door.

JORGENSEN FINE ART Irish, English & Continental Paintings

Niccolo Caracciolo - 1941 - 1989. Portrait of a Young Man Tempera on canvas on board, 18.5” x 13.75”

16 Herbert Street Dublin 2

Tel: 00 353 1 66 19 758/9 Fax: 00 353 1 67 63 008

Visit us at Stand Numbers 48 & 52

www.jorgensenfineart.com info@jorgensenfineart.com

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010

45th IADA Fair 2010

WELCOME TO THE 45TH IRISH ANTIQUE DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION FAIR 2010 2010 has been an interesting year for everyone including the Antique Trade. There has been undoubtedly over the last year or so a readjustment in prices, making antiques a very attractive item to buy. Jonathan Horne perhaps one of the finest pottery dealers ever and a former President of the British Antique Dealers Association who had a huge reputation throughout the world dealing once said “Knowledge is important but the main tool is your eye; buy the best - and be seen to buy it; and not necessarily a contradiction. Better to buy broken but interesting than the perfect but boring.” How right he was in what he said too often people ponder over items with only one thing in mind is it a good investment - it is so important to buy what you like as you have to live with it - do not be put off by people who sometimes dissuade you because it is stained or broken it is part of its history. Forty six years ago the first antique fair was held in the Mansion House Dublin during Horse Show week, it soon became a hugely fashionable event for collectors and dealers young and old. In those days people furnished their houses with all antiques as there was not a large choice of other furniture but as time progressed this concept changed and the young went for the modern. Interestingly it is all beginning to turn around and the young are now becoming more interested in antiques, as there is great value out there and they can be mixed successfully with many modern pieces. Exhibitors who are all members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association at the Fair are only too delighted to give both young and the old advice on buying. Remember many of the great collections of the world have been formed with the help of the dealers, including Irish collections such as the Chester Beatty, The Alfred Beit collections. All exhibitors have probably their best stock on their stands, but remember they have lots more at home so if you do not see it at the Fair be sure and visit their shops. Enjoy the Fair and we hope you will go home with wonderful purchases, remember there has never been a better time to buy.

George Stacpoole PRESIDENT

Would you like to own this beautiful antique diamond ring? This beautiful Edwardian ring has been presented to the IADA Antiques Fair by John Farrington Antiques of Drury Street, Dublin. It consists of five old European brilliant-cut diamonds set in an 18 carat carved gold band. Retail value approx e4,500 To be in with a chance of winning the ring all you have to do is complete this coupon and place it in the box on John Farrington’s stand at the Antiques Fair RDS Sept 24-26. The first name drawn from the box at the end of the Fair will be the winner. This coupon also admits two people free of charge to the Fair. NAM E: ADDRESS:

DAYTI M E PHON E NO.:

Question: What do the initals IADA stand for? ANSWE R:

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Grainne Pierse Courtville Antiques Powerscourt Townhouse Centre South William Street Dublin 2 Telephone: (01) 679 4042 Email: courtville@eircom.net

www.courtvilleantiques.com

CONTENTS

IADA FAIR 2010

LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF THE RESTORATION OF A RARE PAIR OF WILLIAM IV END TABLES WITH DRAWER (CIRCA 1830 – 1837) ...........................................

NEWBRIDGE VINTAGE SHOWROOM .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DATELINES & VETTING.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 THIS BUSARY OF E10,000 COULD BE YOURS, BUT STRICTLY FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES!.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHANTAL SAYS

NIALL MULLEN

FLOOR PLAN.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

“I LOVE ANGELS, THEY LOOK AFTER ME AND MY THINGS”

THE INSIDE TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

EXHIBITORS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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ALWAYS, BUT ALWAYS, COMBINE THE OLD WITH THE NEW

WHEREFORE ART THOU, ROMEO - OR IS IT JULIET? WE ALL NEED A LITTLE BACK-UP! ...........................................

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IADA FAIR ANTIQUE LECTURE SERIES .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 THE IRISH ANTIQUES DEALERS’ ASSOCIATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 IADA MEMBERS LIST 2010 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

PREVIEW OF THE FAIR A-Z OF MODERN ART

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT MODERN ART? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

THIS ANTIQUES FAIR IS SOMETHING SPECIAL … HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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MY FAVOURITE ANTIQUE … ...........................................

GOOD WINE AND GOOD FURNITURE

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OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH ...........................................

A MESSAGE FROM THE WISE - ‘GET IN ON THE WEB!’

THE ART OF THE HAIR MINIATURE

RYAN & SMITH ANTIQUE FIREPLACES

Largest selection of period fireplaces in Ireland, installation and restoration services available. An 18th century statuary marble chimneypiece by George, Hill & Arthur Darley. Removed from the Bracklyn estate Co. Westmeath Ireland, prior to its listing. Circa 1790. Measurements: 73" wide 57" high.

1 North Street, Stewartstown, Co Tyrone, N Ireland Tel: +44 (0)28 8773 2071 Mob: +44 (0)7811 342 954 Email: fireplaces@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.antiquefireplacesireland.co.uk

Ashgrove Group Ashgrove Auction Rooms

Sean Eacrett Antiques

After Berenger ‘Wild Duck Shooting’ A Set of Four Late 19th/Early 20th Century Prints after Thomas Sutherland with Hand Colouring. Originally published by C. Random DB Sporting Gallery, Bloomsbury Square, 1809. Each 13cm x 43cm. Mounted, framed & glazed.

Ballybrittas

tel: +353 (0)5786 26290

Co. Laois

fax: +353 (0)5786 26698

Ireland

www.ashgrovegroup.ie

Antique Restorations

JW Weldon

Fine Diamond Jewellery & Early Irish Silver

Irish cream jug, John Hamilton of Dublin c. 1715 This is the earliest recorded Irish cream jug

55 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (01) 677 1638 Web: www.weldonsofdublin.com

CHANTAL SAYS “I LOVE ANGELS, THEY LOOK AFTER ME AND MY THINGS” by Alannah Gallagher

degree view of the Murano glass table lamps. “I’m really now only starting to look at the house properly. I’m seeing what I need to do and what works with the house. You have a lifetime to put your house together and you should take pleasure in it. I haven’t yet spent the time on this house but that’s all part of the fun of building a sense of home. You should enjoy it.” The reception rooms are painted in a rich terracotta red a colour that used to be the ware angel stands watch at the fireplace.

Chantal O’Sullivan, Doyen of the antique trade tells us how she furnishes her home.

I love angels, she admits. “I think it is the guardian factor - that they look after me and my things.”

signature colours of the Francis Street and Manhattan shops before she painted them grey. The windows are unadorned. “I’ve gone for blinds rather than curtains. I like their original look. The window itself is a feature.” It’s a house full of beautiful

“With antiques you only get to see

things but also feels lived in. The furniture

Antiques are a buy now or regret later

something once”, she says. “It is a buy now

is not for special occasion use only. She

business, says Francis Street stalwart

or regret later business. The acquisition

describes the sitting room as a great

Chantal O’Sullivan whose own home is

of the piece is half the fun. The other

evening room and in winter she lights a fire

filled with finds from her 30 years in the

half is trying it out in a space.” And it’s

every night. Under the window is a velvet

business. Chantal O’Sullivan lives in a 19th

all instinctive. “I feel it when a piece is

Victorian roll back sofa, the first piece of

century villa style home in south county

right for a house,” she admits. There

furniture she bought.” It cost about three

Dublin. The property is rich in period

are examples of her finely tuned eye

hundred punts. I paid for it incrementally.

features from simple coving to original

everywhere. In the hall hangs an oval

Like many buyers I often pay for pieces

floorboards, fireplaces and gorgeous

Waterford Glass mirror from the 1740s.

in installments. It’s a payment plan that

windows back and front. The two principal

A maple and walnut mirror shows a 360

lets us buy what we really want.” Also in

reception rooms interconnect and have

the room is a secretaire bookcase that was

been fitted with complimentary brocaille

the main piece in her previous house in

and statuary marble fireplaces from 1760.

Portobello. A coffee table has a Kilkenny

They have William the fourth ribbed brass

stone top and a wrought iron base. An

and black slate surrounds. A Ming dynasty

Italian Lucite box, a blush coloured piece

glazed Chinese figure on a horse guards

of Murano glass, Indian metal-worked

one end of the mantel. Similar pieces

ashtrays and what’s called a food table,

feature in bookcases and on mantelpieces

another Chinese piece that supposed to

elsewhere in the house. Chantal bought

bring luck to the family, all sit atop it. A

these as a whole collection from a vendor

kilim covered ottoman serves as a storage

in Northern Ireland. A 19th Century parian

box as do several hat boxes.

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 Interconnecting doors lead into what

fireplace came from a now retired dealer

is presently the dining room with two

on Fitzwilliam Square. Again she paid for

Biedermeier-style chairs on either side. In

them over time.

the adjoining dining room is a mahogany William the fourth dining table, which

“I like the idea that my home is a work in

also came from her Portobello house.

progress,” she continues, adding: “The

“It’s a wonderful piece - the quality of the

walnut bureau in the sitting room is a

wood, its grain and feathering is fantastic.

recent addition that I’m trying out. I’m not

It took me four years to pay for it but I’m

sure yet if I’m going to keep it. I like to

now thinking of changing the dining room

live with things for a while before making

into a second living room and opening up

that decision. The way people shop for

the window at the back into the walled

antiques is different on both sides of

garden.” The reason is the recent purchase

the Atlantic,” she notes. In New York a

of a six foot round table that sits really

decorator works with the client and knows

well in the open-plan kitchen, living dining

exactly what they want. And they’ll wait

room. Guests now dine in this larger room,

until they get that. In Ireland the buyer

eliminating the need for a formal dining

and the client are the same person. I tend

room. The main wall in this room has

to get involved more in jobs here than I

several photos taken in Northern Ireland

would in the US. I am the decorator and

by the Pacemaker agency.” I saw them

antique dealer all rolled into one.” Most

in a newspaper and had to have them,”

of her clients get into good furniture by

dining room that I’ve had for 30 years that

she explains. “It took me three months to

upgrading to get something better and

still hold my eye.” The slow down means

convince them that I wasn’t going to use

moving up the furniture ladder as their

people are more considerate about what

them for nefarious purposes.” They sit

income affords. Buy something that’s

they buy.

next to black and white photos by friends.

good, is her advice. “If you buy well you

The Kenmare sofa and chair is a style

will make a profit when you trade it in for

She’s looking forward to the fair. “I love

of feather and down furniture made by

something else – good furniture holds its

the haggle,” she admits. “You have to be

O’Sullivan Antiques to complement their

value.” Mixing old with new is a look that

agreeable to it. Haggling is very much part

antique range. The grey marble fireplace

has been huge in America. It’s a look that

of our culture – it goes back to the horse

is original to the house but previously

has grown on her, she says. But now its

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occupied a place in the sitting room. It

back to a more classic approach. “Stateside

looked too big for the room so she moved

I see a change back to complete antiques

O’Sullivan Antiques is at 42-44 Francis

it into the larger space. Above the fireplace

because contemporary pieces are not

Street in Dublin 8 (01-4541143) and 51 East

hangs a gilt mirror that Chantal is about to

holding a client’s eye. Many contemporary

10th Street, New York (001 212 260 8985)

change. “It’s too shiny for the room,” she

pieces don’t feed your eye. In contrast

or visit www.osullivanantiques.com

laments. The marble statues that flank the

I have a couple of antique pieces in my

ALWAYS, BUT ALWAYS, COMBINE THE OLD WITH THE NEW by Denise O’Connor, Optimise Design Do you long for some classical style but are not sure how to make it work in your modern day home? Just because you don’t live in a period property doesn’t mean

For example an antique mirror can

completely lining the walls with books?

look great against some contemporary

Choose a contemporary shelving system

wallpaper. Or try hanging a gilt-framed

for a modern look and combine with a

mirror over a modern fireplace.

fabulous antique chair and reading lamp.

You don’t have to have massive ceiling heights to take an elaborate chandelier. Where ceilings are low the trick is to go for

you should deny yourself

maximum impact but keep the proportions

some antique treasures.

right - don’t choose something too big.

If budget is a concern why not embrace the up-cycling trend and lovingly restore something yourself. Scour the auction rooms and antique stores for pieces that need work. Whether you bring it

In a modern day home don’t overdo any

back to its former glory or decide to

In an age where everything has become so

particular style of furniture. Opt instead

put your own stamp on it, you will have

disposable there is an element of comfort

for one statement item. One oversized or

created a truly unique piece of furniture.

to be found in investing in something that

ornate piece in a contemporary setting can

Something that will most certainly be a

not only has an intrinsic value but will also

look fantastic and have great impact. I have

talking point and that undoubtedly will

be something that you will hold onto and

a client who lives in a very modern house

have a story to tell.

pass on to other members of your family

and is a self confessed antique addict.

for generations to come.

A stunning and lovingly restored Voltaire

And don’t worry too much about long

chair sits happily next to some Barcelona

term appreciation – the most important

When mixing old and new the key is to take

style chairs on a brilliant white resin floor.

question to ask

pieces of a particular style and combine it

The addition of one or two antique pieces

yourself when

with contemporary accessories to allow the

softens the otherwise clinical look of super

considering

look to blend effortlessly into your home.

contemporary finishes.

purchasing any

Introducing gilt pieces to a contemporary

And it’s not only through furnishings that

is ‘do I love it?’

room is a great way to achieve a classical

you can recreate some period style in

If you do then go

look with a modern twist. But don’t be

your home. Look to how people used their

ahead – you’re

too heavy handed when it comes to gilt

homes in days gone by. Why not make a

worth every

because less is definitely more, so stick

lesser used room, such as a box room or

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to one or two items.

dining room, double as a reading room by

piece of furniture

Denise O’Connor, Optimise Design

Something Old & Something New – When mixing old and new the key is to take elements of a particular style and combine it with contemporary accessories to allow the look to blend effortlessly into your home such as this stunning rug from The Rug Company www.therugcompany.info

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010

Would you like to win this beautiful Edwardian Chippendale-Style card table? This beautiful Edwardian Chippendale-Style card table, presented by Connaught Antiques of Francis Street, Dublin could be yours if you attend the IADA Antiques Fair, RDS, Sept 24-26. To be in with a chance to win all you have to do is complete this coupon and place it in the entry box on the Connaught Antiques stand at the Fair. The first name drawn from the box at the end of the Fair will be the winner. NAM E: ADDRESS:

DAYTI M E PHON E NUM B E R:

Question: What do the initals IADA stand for? ANSWE R:

John Carroll Antiques

82 Donegall Pass Belfast Bt7 1BX Tel: +44 (0)2890 238 246 Mob: +353 (0)87 221 3741

+44 (0)7802 345 529

Email: info@rogersandcarroll.com Viewing by appointment or visit our web address www. rogersandcarroll.com An important Irish portrait of the children, William, Elizabeth and Margaret King, of James 4th (Last) Baron Kingston and Elizabeth Meade of Mitchelstown Castle,County Cork with a pet doe and dog. In a carved gilt wood frame. Circa 1730.

GEORGE STACPOOLE Antiques & Fine Art, Picture Framing

George Stacpoole of Adare will be exhibiting at the Irish Antique Dealers Fair a collection of drawings of furniture made and supplied by Robert Strahan & Co of 24/25 Henry Street, Dublin. This collection is extremely important as there are very few original designs of furniture made in Ireland in the 19th Century. Strahans was established in 1776 and dealt in many things including house furnishing and upholstery, curtains etc. The drawings are dated from 1864 onwards.

www.stacpooles.com

Michael Connell Antiques

1. A regency carved gilt wood console table, original gilt and white marble top. Length 74 inches, depth 22 inches, Height 35 inches, circa 1825. 2. One of a pair of Gothic style lanterns in original condition. Height, 44 inches, circa 1900. 3. A private collection of 5 bronze busts by E Villanas 1854-1914. Each bust individually named, signed and bearing foundry stamp, circa 1890.

58 Francis Street, Dublin 8. | Tel: +353 1 473 3898 | Mob: +353 87 257 0150 Email: ellconn@eircom.net | www.michaelconnellantiques.ie

LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF THE RESTORATION OF A RARE PAIR OF WILLIAM IV END TABLES WITH DRAWER (CIRCA 1830 – 1837) Daly Antique Services are seeking to

with a veneer of a later period; hence

demonstrate that there has never been

the veneer is of inferior quality to the

Antique Dealers’ Association

a better or more apt time for antique

rest of the table. Due to dampness, the

Fair, Ireland’s leading antique

owners to look after and maintain their

veneer has lifted on the apron and drawer

restorers Daly Antique

antiques, which function as beautiful

and the overall structure is loose due

additions to their homes. The said pair

to the disintegration of glue. During

are William IV end tables which have

the live restoration at the upcoming

already stood the test of time, dating to

Fair, visitors can view many cabinet-

a rare pair of William IV

circa 1830’s. Daly Antique Services intend

making and French polishing skills on

end tables with drawer

to, with some care and attention, return

Daly Antique Services stand. They have

(circa 1830 – 1837).

these pair of tables to their original

painstakingly sourced wood of similar

splendour of 180 years ago. The rarity of

age, colour and characteristics to re-

this pair is signified by the fact that the

veneer and crossband the tops as per

tables are still a couple as it is often the

their original state. Visitors can see the re-

case that pairs become separated through

veneering method and technicality of the

the ages. Therefore, generally William IV

crossbanding process of the tops. Splits

end tables are individually sought after;

and cracks will be secured and glued.

but as a pair, they are even rarer and all

Mouldings will be re-attached and carved

the more exceptional.

in to match existing. All joints require

This year at the 45th Irish

Services are demonstrating a live restoration project of

Last year, over the four days of the Fair, visitors observed the staged restoration of a Georgian Secretaire tallboy showcasing the myriad of skills necessary for all aspects of cabinet making and French polishing. Visitors, who viewed the tallboy in the early stages of restoration, were presented the finished item in the closing hours of Sunday evening to great acclaim and approval. This year, visitors can now witness the Secretaire tallboy restored to its former glory, as it will be on display at Daly Antique Services stand at the Fair this September.

In their present condition, the pair of tables are unsuitable to function for the purpose they were designed for, which in the latter half of the 1800s was to be placed at either side of a window or doorway or at both ends of a couch, perfect for placing your drinks or a pair of lamps. Currently, the tables are in a number of pieces with the pods

re-gluing and securing to ensure they are structurally safe. Pods will be re-attached to tops and secured in place. To finish, the pods with be cleaned and waxed up retaining the original finish. The tops will need to be fully stripped of their existing finish and then French polished and waxed to match the base. Over the four days of the Fair, Daly Antique Services will also be demonstrating other cabinet

For this year’s event, Daly Antique

unattached and separated from their

Services have carefully sourced a pair

tops. The pair are in poor disrepair

of antiques, as they believe a pair is the

overall. There are a significant number

best example to help visitors understand

of splits and cracks in the tops of both

As experts in the restoration and

the complete restoration process. We

tables and a number of carved mouldings

conservation field, Daly Antique Services

are presenting one in the early stages of

are missing. As the tables were previously

appreciate the potential and beauty in

restoration and the other fully restored.

badly repaired, the tops were re-veneered

each and every piece. Therefore, they

making skills including leather tooling, carving, marquetery and fret-work.

encourage visitors to the Fair to bring along detailed pictures of your treasured items (and maybe not so treasured items), for free estimations on restoration. They urge antique owners to look beyond the dirt and dust of a dilapidated piece of furniture and see the piece for what it truly can be. According to Fergal Grogan, director of Daly Antique Services, “there is nothing more satisfying than the look on a client’s face than when we return an item of furniture, restored to its former glory. Many of our clients have pieces of furniture in an non-functioning, damaged and dilapidated condition, sitting in their attic or in a cold damp shed – but once restored and revitalised the item is returned to the best room in the

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 client’s house and given pride of place.

strength and quality. Therefore, it is in

Together, Fintan and Fergal have 47 years

The combined skilled workmanship of

everyones interest to look after these

combined antiques restoration and trade

previous and current generations and

pieces, as the beauty of antique furniture

experience, as well as being fully qualified

good quality materials will always shine

is that it has lasted generations and this

cabinet–makers.

through.”

is proof and testimony to the skills of the cabinetmakers of the period.

They also advise antique owners to look

Daly Antique Services are exhibiting on Stand 51 at the IADA Fair in the RDS on

at value in rarity and in something that

As Ireland’s leading restoration

24th - 26th September. Scheduled live

cannot be recreated, mainly due to the

specialists, Daly Antique Services cover

demonstration of a rare pair of William IV

scarcity of quality materials used in the

all aspects of antique restoration – from

end tables as well as other cabinet-making

creation of these items many generations

consultation through to completion –

and French polishing skills showcased.

ago. The cabinetmaking, workmanship

for all private, historic and commercial

For free estimations on restoration,

and materials used in antiques are of a

clients throughout Ireland. Fintan Daly

please bring along detailed pictures

superior quality and, in many cases,

and Fergal Grogan established Daly

of your items requiring restoration.

are extinct or protected specimens.

Antique Services in August 2002; and

www.dalyantiqueservices.com

The prolonged existence of these antique

since then the company has continued

for details. n

furniture pieces is testament to their

to go from strength to strength.

OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH… WE ARE ALL ABOUT BUYING!

by Kevin Chellar, Timepiece Antique Clocks

For myself it’s been a very exciting year. I

was quick to explain himself. “Well” he said

rescued a 300 year old longcase clock by

“Here we are attending a major event in the

dealer is all about selling?

John Crampton of Dame Street, Dublin

Med and the price of the flight was just £1

Oh ye of little faith. We are

in Stockholm, and plucked it right from

from Stansted”. His point was well made

all about the BUYING! This

underneath their Norse noses. Now that’s

and many’s the glass was raised to our best

revenge for Brian Boru and the Battle

buddy, Ryanair.

So you think that an Antique

is and will always be the dealers’ disease. “Dear God, please let me find something magic today”.

of Clontarf! Then there was the Dublin Regulator, more important than the Book

Sometimes I think that only fishermen

of Kells for some, that I found in Houston,

sitting on the banks of the Moy can

Texas. Thrilling or what! All I can say is

understand the plight of the Irish dealer.

“Houston, we have lift off!”

All those hours, days, or even weeks given over to landing the catch of your choice.

We, the addicted, will go anywhere,

Ok, enough of the self praise, now for

anytime, anyhow for the thrill of the hunt.

the hard bit. Alarm clocks set for 3am,

Travel is the key for the modern dealer, as

disgruntled wives or partners, a flight

we must face the fact that Ireland exported

at 6am, the worst breakfast you could

her family silver before the 1990’s. VAT

think of, all to arrive in Charleroi, Lyon,

rates of 35% for local sales and 0% for

Carcassone or any other Ryanair field you

So there you have it, our reason for

exports sealed that fate. The outcome is the

care to imagine. Now, this is not an excuse

breathing. Sales you see are but a means

emergence of a new, more mobile group of

to bash Ryanair, so let me explain. Sitting

to an end, and a sale, no matter how

dealers who, like St. Brendan on his raft,

in a bistro in Montpellier, a fellow dealer

wonderful, is but the route to a dealer’s

cross the Atlantic and indeed any body of

raised a toast of France’s finest red to

true poison. n

water to return our finest works home.

Ryanair. A choked silence followed but he

Travelling to all your secret spots on the river, patiently waiting for the first nibble and when the catch is landed running an eye over the treasure.

SPECIAL EXHIBIT OF OUR

Newbridge Vintage Showroom AT THE IADA ANNUAL FAIR 2010, RDS

We are delighted to present visitors to the Irish Antique Dealers Association Annual Fair a special preview of our Vintage Showroom at The Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre. With pieces dating back to the seventeenth century these are authentic antiques, restored to their former glory using centuries old tools and craft. The wealthy heritage of Newbridge Silverware on display spans the 17th to 19th centuries and the decadence of the ever popular Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods of the last century. These pieces have inspired our soon to be launched Vintage Collection, January 2011, an authentic range of range of jewellery, giftware and accessories based on the style and decadence of bygone eras. We are delighted to journey back in time and invite you to experience the rich intrigue and nostalgia associated with each and every piece in this collection.

WWW.NEWBRIDGESILVERWARE.COM

45th IADA Fair 2010

DATELINES & VETTING Datelines • • • • •

75 years or over for furniture, metalwork and architectural fittings Pre 1950 for prints and photography Pre 1950 for glass, china, clocks, silver, jewellery, lighting, carpets and works of art Pre 1970 for paintings, drawings and etchings Contemporary pieces are allowed to be shown but must be of exceptional quality

Only genuine antiques and works of art are allowed into the Fair, with strict regulations governing the date, description and the amount of restoration permitted. The regulations are enforced by the panels of Vetting Committees, the members of which are drawn from both within and outside the Fair. Conclusions by these Committees can sometimes be matters of opinion, albeit learned ones, but the knowledge and experience of the Irish Antique Dealers’ Association is the equal of any in the world. Potential buyers have this confidence in the authenticity of their purchases. The antiques on the pages of this publication have been submitted by exhibitors and members as examples of the type of antique or work of art in which they deal and the items illustrated are not necessarily on view at the Fair. All exhibits, except for special loans, are for sale and in the interest of security no exhibit will be allowed out of the Fair without a full and accurate description of the articles purchased. Neither the Irish Antique Dealers’ Association, the Council and Vetting Committees of the Irish Antique Dealers’ Fair, nor the publishers of this Yearbook in any way hold themselves responsible for, or warrant the genuineness or age of any article exhibited at the Fair, or illustrated. Visitors and readers are requested to note that all articles exhibited have been submitted for inspection to the Vetting Committees appointed to ensure that, as far as possible, the items conform to the regulations laid down for the conduct of the Fair. Vetting The Irish Antique Dealers Association Fairs are strictly vetted for quality and authenticity. The Irish Antique Dealers Association and the vetters do not in any way hold themselves responsible for the genuineness of any item, nor the veracity of any descriptive label. Visitors are advised that every reasonable attempt has been made to ensure that exhibits are Fair worthy and comply with the Irish Antique Dealers Association vetting guidelines and code of practice.

THIS BUSARY OF E10,000 COULD BE YOURS, BUT STRICTLY FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES! Each year the IADA awards two bursaries made possible by the generosity of dear friends of the Association. The aim of both Bursaries has been to facilitate research and education in an applicant’s chosen field. This year is slightly different. In recognising that the industry needs more people to care for our antiques, maintain their beauty and value, the decision was made to award E10,000 to an applicant to train in an area of restoration and conservation. We asked applicants to detail how they would then bring their newly acquired skills to market and to show the judges how their professional services would be invaluable to those buying, selling and collecting antiques. We are delighted with the reaction this has received and to all the applicants that took the time to apply. As we go to press the judging process is almost complete and the awardee will be announced as the Fair begins. The decision process has not been easy judging by the caliber of applicants but has been made possible by our panel of judges. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to these people for giving us their time and expertise in selecting the most worthy candidate for this year’s bursary: George Stacpoole, President, IADA. | Louis O’Sullivan | Dr. Angelika Rauch, Programme Chair, BSc. in Furniture Conservation & Restoration, GMIT Letterfrack | Una Parsons, CEO, Crafts Council of Ireland | Michael Kenny, Keeper, Art & Industrial Division, National Museum of Ireland | John O’Connell, Architect | The Knight of Glin, Desmond Fitzgerald, President, Irish Georgian Society

45th IADA Fair 2010

FLOOR PLAN 6

EXHIBITORS 7a

Stairs

Cafe

9 69 70 68

Newbridge Silverware

67 63

51 52

49 48

53 35

59 55

30 22

31 3

38 23

57 39

58 42

28 24 19

34 33

40 25

41 26

Stairs

STAND

EXHIBITOR

Neptune Gallery

Roger Grimes Antiques & Vanessa Parker Rare Books

John Farrington Antiques

Esther Sexton Antiques

Robert Christie Antiques

Frameworks of Killarney

Newcastle Art Gallery

Marie Curran Antiques

Adam Antiques

Rory Byrne

Clancy Chandeliers

Clifden Antiques and Irish Art

11A

Kieran Morrin Antiques

Ryan & Smith Antique Fireplaces

Solomon Fine Art

18/19 & 24/25

David Wolfenden Antiques

20-23

Patrick Jones Antiques

26/27 & 40/41

Connaught Antiques

Danker Antiques

Michael Mortell Gallery

30/31 & 37

JW Weldon

32-35

Michael Connell Antiques

Cobwebs

Courtville Antiques

The Silver Shop

46/47 & 53/54

Martin Maguire Antiques

48 & 52

Jorgensen Fine Art

George Stacpoole Antiques

Sean Eacrett Antiques

Daly Antique Services Ltd

John Brereton Jewellers

59 & 60

John Carroll Antiques

61-64

Straffan Antiques

Greene's Antiques

Paul Cranny Antiques

James Wray & Co

Anthony Antiques

O'Sullivan Antiques

Timepiece Antique Clocks

Niall Mullen Antiques

IADA Fair Antique Lecture Series All are welcome to attend these FREE lectures which are held in the RDS Lecture Theatre. Friday 24 September 2010

Saturday 25 September 2010

Sunday 26 September 2010

2.00pm - Paula Murphy Displaying Irish Sculpture in the nineteenth century

2.00pm - William Gallagher Irish Art of the 60s and 70s

12.00pm - Sara Donaldson Looking at Victorian Jewellery in Painting

4.00pm - Jessica Cunningham Silver and the tea table, vessels and accessories

4.00pm - Roxane Moorhead Antique Furniture in a Modern Setting

THIS ANTIQUES FAIR IS SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL … AND HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS

PREVIEW OF THE IADA

FAIR 2010

only very comprehensive and thorough,

great value out there, and antiques can

The Irish Antique Dealers’

but very affordable. He says: ”2010 has

be mixed successfully with many modern

Association Annual Fair is

been a very interesting year for everyone,

pieces”.

the big event of the antiques’ calendar in Ireland and this year’s show is something really special, the 45th.

including in the antiques trade. Over the past year or so a readjustment in prices

The exhibitors at the fair are all members

has made antiques a very attractive item

of the Irish Antique Dealers Association

to buy”.

and all are only too delighted to give

He adds that too often people ponder over items with only one thing in mind,

To mark this important event, this year’s show has been extensively revamped and will have many new aspects, as well as maintaining old favourites, such as the series of lectures on antiques. The show has been organised since its inception by

will it be a good investment? “It is so important to buy what you like, as you have to live with it. Do not be put off by people who sometimes dissuade you because it is stained or broken - it’s part of history”.

advice to everyone on buying. “Remember many of the great collections in the world, such as the Chester Beattie and the Alfred Beit collections, have been formed with the help of dealers”, continues George Stacpoole. He concludes: “All exhibitors will probably have their best stock on their stands, but

Louis O’Sullivan, who is confident that

As George Stacpoole highlights, the first

remember, they have lots more at home,

the new look for this well-established

antique fair was held in the Mansion

so if you don’t see what you’re looking for

annual fair will prove a big attraction

House, Dublin during Horse Show Week,

at the fair, be sure and visit their shops.

for consumers looking for a very wide

all of 46 years ago. It soon became a

Enjoy the fair. We hope that you will go

selection of affordable antiques.

hugely fashionable event for collectors

home with wonderful purchases - there

and for dealers, young and old. In those

has never been a better time to buy than

Around 40 exhibitors will be taking part

days people furnished their houses

now”. One highlight among many at

in this year’s show,which runs in the

entirely with antiques, as there wasn’t a

the fair will be the annoucement of the

Main Hall of the Royal Dublin Society

large choice of other furniture. As time

winner of the new e10,000 bursary from

from Friday, September 24th to Sunday,

progressed, this concept changed and

the Irish Antique Dealers Association.

September 26th. George Stacpoole,

younger people went for the modern

This is being awarded so that the

president of the Irish Antique Dealers

look. “Now, it’s all beginning to turn

recipient can use the prize to further their

Association, is equally confident that

around, as young people are becoming

studies in restoration and conservation

the display of antique wares will be not

more interested in antiques, as there’s

techniques. n

ANTHONY ANTIQUES

high, the set of four is priced at e4,250.

Deansgrange,Co Dublin As usual, Jeff and Roger Dell will have a fine selection of furniture and fittings.

The Dells will also have an unusual French clock, a French ormulu and rouge marble “drummer boy” mantle clock, late 19th century and standing 13 inches tall, for e2,700. n

They will be featuring a pair of French oval two tier occasional tables, kingswood and mahogany with marble tops and ormulu mounts. These tables were made by Bernel of Paris in the late 19th century and are priced at e3,950 for the pair. Also on view will be a French kingswood jardinière with ormulu mounts, original lid and new copper liner. Made around 1870, it’s selling for e4,950. In terms of wall lighting, the Dells will be showing a superb set of four ormulu wall sconces with original mirrors, made in France in the mid-18th century. 18 inches

Beautiful set of four ormolu wall sconces. With original mirrors, 18“ high, French, mid 19th. Century

A French ormolu & rouge marble “drummer boy“ mantle clock, late 19th. Century 13” high

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JOHN CARROLL ANTIQUES Belfast

three children are seen in the painting

ROGER GRIMES AND VANESSA PARKER

with a pet doe and a dog. The painting,

Mulranny,Co Mayo

of Mitchelstown Castle, Co Cork. The

John Carroll will be exhibiting some

c1730, is in a carved giltwood frame and

exceptional furniture and paintings

has a selling price of e130,000.

Also on display will be a superb Irish Paintings will include a an important

Palladian mirror by John and Francis

Irish work, a portrait of the children -

Booker, Dublin, c1760, for e135,000.

William, Elizabeth and Margaret King -

A large 18th century Irish wake table

of James, the fourth and last Baron

in mahogany, nine feet long, is priced

Kingston and Elizabeth Meade,

at e75,000. n

ASHGROVE GROUP Ballybrittas, Co Laois Sean Eacrett’s group will be showing a

Roger Grimes specialises in antiquarian books, prints and maps, covering a wide

at the show.

selection of material, mostly related to Ireland. He will be having his usual comprehensive selection on show at the fair, while his partner, Vanessa Parker, who specialises in children’s books, will also have a comprehensive selection of her stock on show. n

over card table in the demi lune form

A William IV mahogany fold over tea

was made c1850. Two from a set of

table, with canted corners on a highly

eight mahogany dining chairs in the

carved platform base, is c1830.

Hepplewhite style date from c185060, while an early Victorian smoker’s

A mahogany console table and

chair, upholstered in burgundy hide,

mirror with ormulu mounts dates

dates from c1840-60. Earlier than

from c1895-1910. A period Art Deco

On the furniture side, items will

that, an early 19th century timber

walnut long case clock with open

include a mahogany oval dining table

and plaster golt overmantle mirror

glazed door and silvered dial dates

of large proprtions with a highly

with a cherub mounted semi arch

from c1920-30.

carved pod, c1845. A Burr walnut fold

top was made between 1820-30.

wide range of fine quality furniture and will be promoting its restoration services.

The group specialises in Georgian, William IV, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture. Sean Eacrett is well known for the quality of his antiques and the services he provides. People come to him with pictures taken from magazines and if what they want can’t be found on the sales floor or at auction, he can usually source it from the contacts he has here in Ireland and throughout Europe. In the area of restoration, Sean Eacrett Antique Restorations is well - known and its services will be highlighted at the fair. They offer a full restoration and conservation service for all types and ages of furniture. If there’s a field the staff don’t cover, Sean Eacrett has various experts to call on, so that literally, every kind of furniture restoration and conservation is covered. Free quotations are offered to clients, as well as insurance and probate valuations and estimates. Such is the popularity of this side of the business that he will be running cabinet making and French polishing courses at his premises in Ballybrittas for a six week period starting in September. n

COBWEBS

original fitted case, made in silver gilt, is of

shank,complete with ivy motif. It’s priced

particular Irish interest, for e1,650.

at e7,750.

Phyllis McNamara’s Galway city based

Made around 1790, a blue enamel and

Made in the early 20th century, a fabulous

jewellery firm will be showing a wide

seed pearl marquis shaped locket with

cushion cut diamond, 5.06 carat, J colour

selection of jewellery, antique and fine

heart motif, complete with fitted case,

and VS clarity, is on a diamond set

jewels from the 18th century right up to

is priced at e2,500. An Art Nouveau opal

platinum mount. Price on application. n

the present day, including diamond and

and diamond ring was made in France

gem set rings.

c1895. It has a marquis shaped opal within

Galway

Among the items on display at the fair

a diamond border yellow gold mount and

will be an 18th century portrait brooch, which depicts the bust of a lady, with an amethyst and diamond surround. It’s priced at e2,250. Also on show will be a penannular Tara style brooch made by Waterhouse & Co.,Dublin, c1860. This brooch, with its Blue enamel and seed pearl marquis shaped locket with heart motif, circa 1790. Fitted case. e2500

Art Nouveau opal and diamond ring, circa 1895. Marquis shaped opal within a diamond border yellow gold mount and shank with ivy motif. French marks. e7750

C18th portrait brooch depicting the bust of a lady with an amethyst and diamond surround. e2250

A fabulous cushion cut diamond, 5.06ct J colour and VS clarity, to a diamond set platinum mount, early C20th. Price on application.

STACPOOLE ANTIQUES

in 1776 and in addition to furniture

PAUL CRANNY ANTIQUES

Adare, Co Limerick

and other house furnishings also did

Kilrea, Co Derry

auctions and funerals, which were George Stacpoole is the president of

conducted with every attention to

As well as their well-established range of

the Irish Antique Dealers Association

respectability and economy.

unusual collectors’ items, Paul and Susan

and his shop was established 45 years

Cranny will be showing decorative 18th

ago. It’s on the picturesque Main

George Stacpoole will also be showing

and 19th century furniture, objets d’art,

Street of Adare, amid all the thatched

a selection of watercolour drawings

paintings, prints and silver.

cottages, and has a vast selection of

which are fascinating because they not

furniture, maps, paintings, porcelain

only show the designs, but the prices

Among the items will be a chandelier,

and prints. A wide selection of

they were sold for and the purchasers,

originally from Castle Howard; a collection

affordable items from his stock will be

such as Sir David Roche, Bart and

of fishing rods and Irish Georgian tack

on show at the fair. Stacpoole Antiques

A. More O’Farrell. The drawings date

room fittings. George Bernard Shaw related

also provide a framing service.

from 1864 onwards.

items will be on display, along with a rare

At this year’s fair, he will be showing

Also included will be a design for a

a collection of drawings of furniture

special sideboard for Humewood Castle

made and supplied by Robert Strahan

in Co Wicklow, while a fascinating

Furniture will include a marble top console

& Co of Henry Street, Dublin. This

insight will be given into prices at the

table by Strahan of Dublin, a fine petra

collection is very important, as there

time. Chairs were from four guineas

dura ‘Grand Tour’ centre table, a brass

are very few original designs left of

each, seven foot sideboards were from

inlaid Regency display cabinet and a

furniture made in Ireland in the 19th

£28 and a mirror backed sideboard was

Georgian pool table. n

century. Strahans was established

priced from £42 10sh Od. n

pre-publication proof reader’s copy of Smiley’s People by John le Carré.

Antique Double Drop Diamond Necklace Designed during the Edwardian period this platinum double drop diamond necklace is a rare example of the period. This exquisite necklace features two large diamonds each weighing approximately 1.85ct. These diamonds are framed with intricately detailed filigree. There is a further one carat of diamonds set into the necklace and surrounding the two main diamonds. The combined total diamond weight of the necklace is 4.50ct. Price: â&#x201A;Ź32,500 108 Capel St., Dublin 1.

Web: www.johnbreretonjewellers.ie Email: capel@johnbreretonjewellers.ie

Tel: +353 1 872 6759 Fax: +353 1 872 6044

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 - 5:30

DONEGAL ANTIQUES

A rare Victorian Silver Freedom Box for the City of Belfast, by Irish silversmiths Gibsons, Belfast. Full silver hallmarks for 1903, the sarcophagus shaped casket containing the original hand painted & illuminated citation.

Patricia & Rory Byrne, Glencolmcille, Donegal Tel: 074 973 9885 Mobile: 087 770 1447

www.donegalantiques.com

NIALL MULLEN ANTIQUES SPECIALISING IN ART DECO & ECLECTIC OBJECTS WWW.NIALLMULLENANTIQUES.COM 1

1 & 2. An Art Deco satin birch demi-lune cocktail cabinet, the tambour shutters with enclosed shelves. Designed by Betty Joel Circa 1935 115cm’s W 100cm’s H 56cm’s D 3. An Art Deco walnut concave fronted pedestal desk Designed by Ambrose Heal Circa 1928 167cm’s W 84cm’s D

Retail Shop 105 Francis Street, Dublin 8 Warehouse by appointment Tel: (01) 453 8948 M: (086) 257 5988 E: niallmullenantiques@gmail.com

1 ‘Still Life with Fruit’ by Brian Davies 2 ‘Bluebells at Mountstewart’ by Norman J. McCaig, 1929/2001 3 ‘Still Life with Blue Cloth’ by Martin Mooney 4 ‘Hauling the Nets’ by James Webb, 1825/1895 5 ‘In the Evening Light’ by Ken Hamilton 6 ‘Race Ladies’ by Gordon King

The Newcastle Art Gallery

Fine Dealers in Irish, English and Continental Art 18 to 22 Main Street (upstairs), Newcastle, Co Down, Northern Ireland BT33 0AD Telephone 048 4372 3555

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CONNAUGHT ANTIQUES

DALY ANTIQUE SERVICES

Dublin

Connaught Antiques will have its

Daly Antique Services is planning to

usual selection of fine quality antique

repeat this year what worked so well

furniture.

last year, according to Fergal Grogan. The firm will be simulating a workshop

A superb Irish Regency carved

setting on its stand and over the four

magohany serving table, c1825,

days of the fair will be showcasing a

with a central inverted breakfront

variety of cabinetmaking, French

and a central carved front on two

polishing and restoration skills. n

front acanthus leaves legs on lion’s paw feet, measures 97” wide, 22” deep and 46” high. It’s priced at e24,000. A fine Regency figured mahogany inverted breakfront bookcase was made c1820. It has neat proportions, 53” wide, 22” deep and 35” high and is selling for e7,800. Other items will include a magnificent pair of English Regency rosewood breakfront chiffoniers, made c1820, and a pair of French Sèvres style painted and parcel gilt porcelain vases. n

COURTVILLE ANTIQUES Dublin

NIALL MULLEN ANTIQUES Dublin

Grainne Pierse will be showing some very fine jewellery on her stand at the show. A rare and unusual southern African gold and enamel tiger’s claw brooch has the two claws framing an enamelled medallion depicting a settler’s wagon and oxen. It’s in the original tanned leather case and is signed “F.Biller, jeweller, Rhodesia”. It dates from c1890 and is priced at e1,750.

DONEGAL ANTIQUES AND ART GALLERY Glencolumbkille, Co Donegal Rory and Patricia Byrne will be showing a fine selection of furniture and timepieces, as well as silver. In furniture, they’ll be showing a number of items of Irish furniture, including Killarney ware and Irish bog oak pieces. In timepieces, they will have a rare mid-18th century Irish provincial clock, of large proportions, standing

Another rare item is a pair of 18 ct gold antique carved bog oak earrings with shamrock motifs, made in Belfast c1870 and priced at e1,795. A rare antique 18 ct gold champleve

Niall Mullen, well-known to lovers of

enamel 19th century Danish copy of

antiques through his work as co-presenter

the 11th century Byzantine Dagmar

with George Stacpoole of ‘The Dealers’

cross was made by Christesen,

series on RTÉ One television, is renowned

Denmark, c1870. One side shows

for his beautiful Art Deco pieces. His shop

the cruxifixion, while the other side

in Francis Street, Dublin, is dedicated to

shows the faces of Christ and various

Art Deco and his stand at the forthcoming

saints. It’s priced at e2,995. Courtville

show will be designed entirely in the Art

Antiques will also be showing a number

Deco style.

of other interesting pieces of affordable and wearable 19th century jewellery. n

He says that he will have a good selection of Galle glass along with other

8’ 4” high. It has a mahogany case and

collectable and glassware objects at the

a signed brass dial. At the other end

forthcoming fair. In Art Deco furniture,

of this scale is a rare miniature mid-

he’ll be showing a walnut concave fronted

19th century music box. The cylinder

pedestal desk by Sir Ambrose Heal, c1928

movement is housed in a walnut box

and a satin birch demi lune side cocktail

and plays six airs. It measures just

cabinet, fronted with tambour shutters,

5” x 3”, an unusually small size.

by Betty Joel, for Tolken, c1935.

Silver items will include a large

Niall Mullen’s stand won’t, however, have

freedom box for the City of Belfast,

exclusively Art Deco furniture and fittings.

by the renowned Belfast silversmiths,

He’ll also be showing some conventional

Gibsons, fully hallmarked for 1903.

antiques, including a fine set of 12 English

The sarcophagus shaped casket

Regenecy mahogany dining chairs, c1810

contains the original hand painted

and a pair of William IV wall mounted

presentation citation. n

marble top console tables, c1835. n

H.DANKER ANTIQUES

adds, “We find at the moment that the

Dublin

emphasis is on buying silver that people can take home and use, especially on the

Danker Antiques will be showing a large

dining room table. As an example of what

selection of antique Irish silver, including

we have, there are different large sets

a beautiful example of an antique Irish

of silver condiment sets, anything from

18th century silver helmet bowl with

three to 12 pieces, in different styles and

bright cut decoration. Also on show will be a very large circular and heavily embossed antique Irish silver basket,

designs”. Antique Victorian Silver 4 Piece tea set. Dublin 1840-1841, by James Le Bass.

made in Dublin in 1819 by Crofton.

She adds that they also have pairs of antique sauceboats at varying prices.

Dankers will also be showing a very

“We still find that people like the idea

As always, Dankers will have a wonderful

fine pair of antique silver square base

of an antique Irish silver ring dish as a

collection of Georgian and Victorian silver

Corinthian column five light candelabra,

centrepiece for the table. Claret jugs are

flatware, ranging from a very large silver

made in Birmingham in 1899 by

also in fashion and we will have some

hook handle basting spoon, made in

Elkingtons. Their height, 21”, makes

very fine examples”. n

Dublin in 1754 by John Laughlin, as well

them of especial interest. There will also

as a most impressive large silver fiddle

be a set of four square base antique silver

pattern divider spoon. This is about 13”

candlesticks, about 11.5” high and made

long and was made in Dublin in 1838 by

in London, 1901/03.

Weeks. There’ll also be a Georgian Irish silver tart server, made in Dublin in 1805

This renowned antiques firm will also

by George Nangle, as well as examples

have several different suites of both

of Irish silver sauce and soup ladles and

antique Irish and English silver cutlery

other items used as serving pieces during

in different patterns, which is always in

that period.

demand, according to Joy Danker. She

ROBERT CHRISTIE ANTIQUES Ballyclare,Co Antrim Robert Christie specialises in fine quality 18th, 19th and 20th century furniture, especially English, and objets d’art and will have an extensive selection of his stock on display at the fair. He will also be highlighting his full interior design service, which helps people maximise the use of antiques in their homes. n

Antique Victorian Silver pierced gallery ink stand. London 1886, by Walter Barnard & John Barnard.

JOHN FARRINGTON ANTIQUES Dublin John Farrington, renowned for his jewellery and mirrors, says that the big demand at the moment is for quality, wearable diamonds, including brooches, earrings and rings. Art Deco diamond engagement rings are always especially popular and he says that he’ll have a wide choice of fine quality rings, varying in price from e5,000 to e10,000. He’ll have many other examples too, of fine top quality, very wearable jewellery, including Art Deco diamond bracelets, necklaces and rings. He’ll also have a collection of really exceptional Colombian emerald and diamond rings. In addition to this very comprehensive selection of jewellery, John Farrington will also have a very fine selection of antique mirrors, at varying prices, to suit every

Cased silver Art Deco condiment set.12 pieces. Birmingham 1927, by Adie Bros.

domestic setting. n

Straffan Antiques stock an extensive collection of 18th & 19th Century Fine Antique Furniture

A William IV octagonal Drum Table, in mahogany with tooled leather lined top, four true and four false drawers on elaborately carved base. Circa 1830

Our emphasis is on quality. We welcome your visit.

Barberstown Cross, Straffan, Co. Kildare Telephone: (01) 627 4018 Email: info@straffanantiques.com Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 2pm to 6pm

www.straffanantiques.com

with the Head gardener’s house, arbour and water features combine to create a distinctive atmosphere. Marlay Demense 18th Century House and Regency Walled Garden

Georgian House The oldest part of the house is over 300 years old. The th main house dates from the 18 century and boasts a very fine bow-ended ballroom with elaborate Adamesque plasterwork with its large windows providing a panoramic view of the Dublin Mountains. The impressive oval room has plasterwork containing musical motifs attributed to James Wyatt. The house was fully restored within the last 10 years. The house is available to hire for suitable private functions e.g. weddings, corporate events, etc. Situated West of Rathfarnham and Dundrum villages, off the Grange Road, Rathfarnham. Alternative access is off the M50 at Dundrum exit in the direction of Rathfarnham. Open

History Mr. David LaTouche purchased the estate in 1764. LaTouche then governor of the newly established Bank of Ireland extended the house and renamed it ‘Marlay’ having married Elizabeth Marlay, daughter of the Rt Rev. George Marlay, Bishop of Dromore. Regency Walled Garden The 4.5 acre Walled Gardens, which were restored under the Great Gardens of Ireland Restoration Programme is designed and planted in an authentic regency style. The ornamental section boasts an extensive display of period plants ranging from herbaceous borders to shrub beds.

Marlay House is open to visitors by appointment.

Admission to each Adult €3.00, Children & OAP’s €2.00, Family €6.50. Facilities Craft centre with retail units, coffee shop and toilet facilities, 200 acres of parkland incorporating sports pitches, adventure playground, model railway (Saturday afternoons), woodland nature trails and lakeside walks. Contact Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Telephone: 00 353 1 2054700 ext 4446 (Parks Department) Email parks@dlrcoco.ie www.dlrcoco.ie

At the centre of the garden is the orangery which together

Take a ticket to the Antiques Fair and enter a draw for both these great prizes! To be in with a chance to win these prizes - a watercolour ‘The Bridge at Clara, Co. Wicklow’ by Tom Nesbit, RHA, and a limited edition book of prints by Michael Coleman, signed by the author, presented by Michael Connell Antiques, all you have to do is complete this coupon and place it in the entry box on their stand at the Fair. The first name drawn from the box at the end of the Fair will be the winner.

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O’SULLIVAN ANTIQUES Dublin and New York Chantal O’Sullivan will be showing some fine period furniture. Pieces will include an 18th century mahogany demi-line commode after Robert Adam, c1780. It measures 42” in width x 37” in height and 18” in depth and is priced at e7,500. A George II burr walnut and walnut bachelor’s chest, c1730, has a featherbanded quarter veneered foldover top with re-entrant corners, opening to a walnut writing top. It has two short and three long graduated drawers with boxwood line-inlay raised on bracket feet. It’s priced at e22,500. O’Sullivan’s will also have a set of four Chippendale 18th century carved chairs, dimensions 27” width x 38” height and 24” depth. A Georgian mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase has two long drawers above two central cupboard doors, flanked by two short drawers and single cupboard

Georgian Mahogany secretaire breakfront bookcase, with four astragal glazed doors and broken pediment with two long drawers above two central cupboard doors flanked by two short drawers and single cupboard doors on either side. Dimensions: W 101” x H 102” x D 21”.

doors on either side. It meaures 101” in width x 102” in height and 21” in depth. n

An 18th Century mahogany demi-lune commode after Robert Adam, c1780. The shaped top contains a central fluted drawer with ring handles. The central carved door opens to reveal a shelf. Dimensions: W 42” x H 37” x D 18”. Price E7,500.

Set of four Chippendale 18th Century side chairs. The pierced splat back with carved bird heads. Profusely carved with trailing foliate. Raised on profusely carved legs on hairy paw feet. Dimensions: W 27” x H 38” x D 24”.

JORGENSEN FINE ART

The gallery will be showing a Still Life

He was born in Warsaw. When he was

Dublin

with Flowers by Louise Darru (1840-

six he was brought to England. For a

1926). This oil on canvas, 27” x 23”,

short time the family lived in Devon,

Jorgensen Fine Art will be featuring

is priced at e15,000. She was born in

then moved to the East End of London.

a wide range of artists from Ireland, the

Newbourg in the Lower Rhine and was

From 1910 he was producing work

likes of Arthur Armstrong; Rose Barton;

a friend of Manet and Pissaro, as well

that was astonishing for its colour and

George Campbell; Gerard Dillon;

as of the portraitist, Armand Doré.

technique and his originality marked

Norman Garstin; Grace Henry; Evie

him out as one of the most interesting

Hone; Mainie Jellett; Colin Middleton;

Also on view will be Paysage, oil on

independent painters. His work, that

Nano Reid and Mary Swanzy.

panel, 8” x 11”, by Jan van Looy (1892-

the gallery will be showing will be Vase

1971), priced at e2,200.

of Flowers, oil on canvas, 20” x 16”,

Artists from further afield will include

priced at e12,000. n

Joseph Claude Bail; Louise Darru; Jan

Alfred Wolmark (1877-1961) has

van Looy; William Lee Hankey; Arthur

an individual place among the Post

Melville and Alfred Wolmark.

Impressionists of British painting.

CLANCY CHANDELIERS

Chandelier cleaning is carried out on site

Bray, Co Wicklow

and the firm gives free, no obligation estimates.

The Clancy family will be showing a wide range of chandeliers and lanterns

Examples of the firm’s installation and

from c1840 to the mid-20th century.

refurbishment and cleaning services

These chandeliers were made in Ireland,

can be seen at such venues as Aras an

England, France, Italy and the old state

Uactarain; Castletown House, Co

of Czechoslovakia. Chandeliers that were

Kildare; Cabinteely House, South Co

originally made for candles and gas light

Dublin; City Hall, Dublin; Farmleigh,

have been converted to electricity.

Dublin; Kilkenny Castle; the National Gallery of Ireland; the National Museum

They will be showing a very fine quality

of Ireland; Muckross House, Killarney,

Victorian eight arm brass and glass bag

Co Kerry and Newman House, Dublin. n

chandelier, originally made for candles and a four arm Victorian opaque and clear glass chandelier, originally made for gas. Both these chandeliers have been converted to electricity. For people on a tight budget, the Clancys also offer reproduction chandeliers and these can be made shorter or longer to fit any house. All chandeliers purchased from the firm are installed free of charge. The Clancys also offer a professional

Top Right: Gilt brass and glass chandelier. Bottom Right: Victorian 4 arm opaque and clear glass chandelier originally made for gas light, now electrified. Below: Victorian 8 arm brass and glass bag chandelier, originally made for candles, now electrified. Bottom Left: 6 arm French plated brass and glass chandelier.

cleaning and restoration srvice.

NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE

A visit to the Vintage Showroom will be

ESTHER SEXTON

Newbridge, Co Kildare

a journey back in time - with exhibits

Dublin

spanning the 17th to the 19th centuries Newbridge Silverware is world renowned for its Irish designed jewellery, bone china and giftware, while in recent times it’s Museum of Style Icons, as part of the Visitor Centre, has become very popular.

as well as items from the Art Nouveau

Esther Sexton of Francis Street is

and Art Deco periods of the 20th century.

renowned for her quality furniture,

Visitors will experience in close detail

mostly Georgian and Victorian, and

the rich intrigue and nostalgia that is

she will have an excellent selection

associated with each and every piece of

of items on her stand at the show.

the collection.

At this year’s fair, she will be

This year Newbridge Silverware will

highlighting a pair of antique Irish

present visitors a preview of their new

These pieces have inspired Newbridge’s

card tables and two Georgian items of

Vintage Showroom at the Fair. In it people

soon to be launched ‘Vintage Collection’ -

particular interest, a writing box and

will see authentic antiques which have

an authentic range of jewellry & giftware

an architect’s table. She will also be

been lovingly restored to their former

based on the style and decadence of

showing a selection of gilt overmantle

glory using centuries old tools and craft.

bygone eras. n

mirrors. n

CLIFDEN ANTIQUES & IRISH ART Georgian furniture, mirrors, eighteenth-century paintings as well as twentieth-century Irish paintings.

A fine Georgian mahogany Irish centre table. Very rare, as most tables were used as side tables. 54" x 27.5"

CLIFDEN ANTIQUES STATION HOUSE CLIFDEN CONNEMARA CO GALWAY TEL: 095 22230 NOREEN: 087 6649845 DAVID: 086 8335113

clifdenantiques@eircom.net

ROBERT CHRISTIE ANTIQUES

19th C french gilt window seat,newly upholstered. C1880. £760/€950 19th C gilt girandole wall mirror with three candle sconces. C1850. £785/€985

Geo 111 mahogany and brass bound revolving pot stand in the form of a bucket. C1810. £1850/€2350

Regency rosewood games table. C1825. Beautiful condition. £2075/€2575

Pair William IV carved mahogany hall chairs. C1835. £850/€1075

20 Calhame Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, BT39 9NA T: 028 9334 1149 M: 07802 968 864 E: robertchristie@btconnect.com

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GREENE ANTIQUES Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim Greene Antiques specialise in good quality, affordable and decorative Edwardian furniture and decorative items.

STRAFFAN ANTIQUES Straffan, Co Kildare Straffan Antiques will be offering a collection of quality 18th and 19th century furniture.

The firm’s principal, Hugo Greene,says:

A William IV mahongany octagonal drum

“We will have a selection of occasional,

table, c1830, is priced at e6,950. It has

Sutherland and nests of tables, from

a green leather lined top above four true

e195, and small collectables from e20”.

and four false drawers on an elaborately carved base with acanthus leaf.

Also on display will be a stunning pair of small display cabinets, only 22” wide.These Edwardian cabinets are in mahogany with satinwood inlays and are priced at e5,252 for the pair. Greene’s will also have a rare pair of half moon tables in the style of Edwards and Roberts, only 20” wide, for e5,250 for the pair. A delightful serpentine display cabinet signed by Edwards and Roberts, 42” wide, is selling for e3,450. A very good Gillows of Lancaster chest of drawers is e3,450, while a mahogany inlaid desk by James Hicks, Dublin, 4’ x 2’, is priced at

A magnificent pair of Irish Regency gilt pier mirrors, 9’ 6” high by 35” wide will be another highlight of the stand. The provenance is Farney Castle, Co Tipperary. The first castle, a timbered structure, was built in 1185; the present round tower was built in 1495 by Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormond. The Butlers were in residence in the castle for 500 years. Farney Castle is now the home, design studio and retail outlet of Cyril Cullen, the Irish textile designer who’s well-known internationally. The property is intriguing because it’s the only round tower in Ireland occupied as a family home. n

e2,950. Greene’s began trading on the Mall in Drogheda in 1886; the firm was set up by Edward Greene, great-grandfather

Right: One of a magnificent pair of Irish Regency gilt pier Mirrors 9’ 6” tall by 35” wide. Provenance Farney Castle Holycross Co. Tipperary

of Hugo Greene, who has been running the firm since 1982, continuing the long family tradition of dealing in the best quality antiques with honesty and integrity. n

Below: A William IV Mahogany Octagonal Drum Table, Green Leather Lined top above 4 true and 4 false drawers on elaborately carved base with acanthus leaf. Circa 1830. e6950

THE SILVER SHOP

these forces in October 1860, after the

This medallion was won by Ellen

Dublin

British High Commissioner to China,

Furness, a portrait painter, who

Lord Elgin, ordered the destruction of

exhibited at the RHA and who is

Ian Haslam’s Silver Shop will have many

the palace in retaliation for the torture

mentioned in Strickland. She lived

items of interest on display at the

and execution of almost 20 European

at 60 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin.

fair.

and Indian prisoners. Sycee silver was

A floral embossed Irish silver circular

a type of silver currency used in China

Ian Haslam will also have a superb

until the 20th century.

portrait miniature of a young woman

ewer with a slender elongated neck,

called Katharine Coote, aged 17

and a hinged cover with bell shaped

Many other interesting pieces on

years, painted in 1783 by the Irish

finial on a circular embossed pedestal

the stand will include a rare silver

artist Horace Hone. Katharine was a

foot, was made in Dublin in 1860 by

presentation medallion presented by

kinswoman of the famous Sir Eyre Coote

Smyth.The inscription on the front of

the Royal Dublin Society in 1865 and

of Limerick. As for Horace Hone, he was

the jug says: “This Jug was made from

a collection of 19th century French

one of Ireland’s most important portrait

Sycee silver taken out of the Summer

mourning miniatures made from

miniature painters. He worked mostly

Palace at Peking. Oct. 1860”.

human hair.

in Ireland between 1782 and 1804 and

The palace was destroyed during the

Also on show will be a rare silver prize

he was appointed Minature Painter to

second opium war by British and French

medallion presented by the RDS in 1865

the Prince of Wales. n

expeditionary forces. It was looted by

in its “School of Art” section.

in 1795, such was his reputation, that

DAVID WOLFENDEN ANTIQUES Antrim David Wolfenden specialises in 19th century furniture, in mahogany, rosewood and walnut, as well as jewellery, porcelain and silver. In terms of furniture, he’ll be showing a wide selection of high quality smaller pieces as well as fine examples of dining, living room and bedroom furniture, including tables, occasional tables and display cabinets at the show. His well-dressed stand will be one

Superb Fine Quality Inlaid Mahogany Display Cabinet Of Large Porportions c1890 81.5” x 55” wide

Superb 19th Century Mahogany Four Door Breakfront Antique Bookcase of Neat Porportions c1840 76” wide x 95”high 17” deep (193cms x 242cm x 44cm)

TIMEPIECE ANTIQUE CLOCKS

specific to Ireland and nowhere else.

The Chellars will also be showing a

At the forthcoming fair, the Chellars

wonderful Irish Chippendale clock by

Dublin

will be featuring their publication, 300

Verney of Dublin. At last year’s fair,

Years of Irish Timekeeping, and many

not a single Irish Chippendale clock

Since 1983, Kevin and Carol Chellar

of the unique items included in it. For

was available. This particular example

have been promoting antique horology

example, they’ll have a pair of Irish

exudes elegance, style and high end

through their shop in Patrick Street,

clocks by the same maker for sale,

craftsmanship. There will also be a

Dublin. They have an especial interest

something almost unheard of, and an

range of decorative clocks to suit

in Irish clockmaking with many

18th century Craig of Dublin longcase

all pockets. n

examples in stock, including longcase

and bracket clock.

of the highlights of the IADA Fair 2010. n

or grandfather clocks. The clocks made in such cities and towns as

They are also featuring a tower

Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Mullingar and

clock, complete with all fittings,

Rathfriland, have designs that are

including dial, hands and pendulum.

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NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY

She began painting wildlife about 15

She uses a wide variety of forms and

Newcastle, Co Down

years ago, mainly birds and animals.

materials for her work, including

Her finely detailed work has become

bas reliefs, enamels and modelling.

very popular.

The figurative quality of her work is

Denis Murphy’s Newcastle Art

enormously popular and she created

Gallery will be showing its usual comprehensive of contemporary

Pilar Francesca Ventallo is a noted

the official bust of King Carlos I of

and near contemporary works of

young Catalan sculptress, who was

Spain. n

art. Paintings and sculptures to be

trained in Barcelona and Florence.

featured will be by such artists as Basil Blackshaw; Alex Frazer, RSA; Roy Gaston; Ken Hamilton; Paul James; Ben Maile; Barbara Mitchell; Martin Mooney; Norman McCaig;George W. Morrison and Israel Zohar. Among the particular artists whose works will be highlighted are Brian Davies, Roy Gaston, Gordon King, Norman McCaig, Barbara Mitchell and Pilar Francesca Ventallo. Brian Davies, who was born in London in 1942 with a Welsh background, worked in banking until 1967. His painting career then began in Australia. After a few years, he returned to Europe, particularly to study the 17th century Dutch Old Masters. Renowned for his still life work, he lives in London and the South of France. ‘Layil Playing Recorder’ by Israel Zohar

Roy Gaston worked as a teacher before spending 18 years in television design. He is renowned for his wildlife paintings, derived from his work in the Glens of Antrim and Co Donegal. Gordon King, born in 1939, spent his early childhood in Fife in the east of Scotland, before his family moved to Reading in Berkshire. Up to the mid1970s, his work was in illustrations, then he moved into painting natural surroundings. His prints, limited editions and silk screen works have made him a high profile artist. He lives and has his studio in Buckinghamshire. Norman McCaig, who was born in Bangor, Co Down, in 1929, studied at the Belfast College of Art and in Paris. His work has been shown widely in London, Australia and in the US and is in many private collections, such as those of the Coca-Cola Corporation in the US and the Ulster Bank here in Ireland. He was renowned for his landscape, seaside and harbour paintings. He died in 2001. Barbara Mitchell was a high profile fashion model before she realised her childhood dream of becoming a painter.

‘Old Town Florence’ by Ben Maile

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MICHAEL CONNELL ANTIQUES Dublin This renowned Francis Street, Dublin, antiques dealer will have a wide selection of furniture and other items. He will be featuring an Irish gilt console table in original condition, complete with its original white marble top, c1830. Michael Connell will also be showing a private collection of five bronze busts, each one depicting an Art Nouveau woman, c1890. He’s also have a large pair of Gothic style hall lanterns, c1900. In addition to these specific items, Michael Connell will be bringing a good collection of furniture, silver and a wide range of collectibles. n

Above: A rosewood card table, brass inlaid, regency c.1825. Left: A mahogany bed side cabinet by Hicks of Dublin, original condition with string inlay and brass Castors

priced at e27,000. A fabulous pair

His displays of jewellery will be

of Queen Anne Hanoverian spoons

equally impressive. Weldons will

were made by Walter Burnett in Cork

be showing a fabulous graduated

in 1710. Jimmy Weldon will also have

diamond necklace with 27 carats of

an example of early Limerick silver,

diamonds, as well as a bracelet made

a small brandy saucepan made by

by Maudoussin of Paris in 1950 and a

Jonathan Bush c1730. A wonderful

lovely Colombian emerald ring made

He’ll be showing a fabulous piece of

armorial bowl was made in Dublin

in 1935. Jimmy Weldon will also be

silver, made in Waterford in 1778 by

in 1727 by John Hamilton. A George

showing a stunning diamond line

Thomas Meade, that was the

II Irish dish ring, made in 1752, but

bracelet, with every stone just under a

forerunner of a salver. It’s circular

whose maker is unknown, weighs 20

carat, made in England c1925. n

in shape, about 12” across and is

ounces and is priced at e15,000.

J.W.WELDON ANTIQUES Dublin Jimmy Weldon promises his usual cornucopia of silverware and jewellery items at the fair.

SOLOMON FINE ART

McDonnell, Margaret Egan and Trevor

Orpen and Jack B.Yeats. In 2008 she

Rathmore, Naas, Co Kildare

Geoghegan will be shown alongside

closed her Powerscourt Townhouse

older works by Donald Teskey, Martin

gallery in order to concentrate on

Gale and John Shinnors.

private sales and a smaller stable of

At this year’s fair, Solomon Fine Art

artists. She now hosts site-specific

will be focussing on sculpture, with a breathtaking collection of works in

Over the past 30 years, Suzanne

exhibitions at her various pop-up

bronze, steel and timber. Some of

MacDougald of Solomon Fine Art has

gallery spaces, in 15 St Stephen’s

Ireland’s finest sculptors, including

built her considerable reputation as

Green, the Merrion Hotel and other

John Behan, Rowan Gillespie, Patrick

Ireland’s primary dealer in important

locations in Dublin. Solomon Fine Art

O’Reilly, Orla De Brí and Bernard

works by such artists as Basil Blackshaw,

is planning a major outdoor sculpture

McGuigan, will be featured. New

Barry Flanagan, Sir John Lavery, Hughie

show in May, 2011. n

paintings by gallery artists Hector

O’Donoghue, Tony O’Malley, Sir William

Would you like to win this beautiful Antique Book? ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, a book of the play by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, illustrated by Coleraine born, Hugh Thompson (1860-1920) with 25 lovely colour plates could be yours if you attend the IADA Antiques Fair, RDS, Sept 24-26. To be in with a chance to win the book, presented by Vanessa Parker, all you have to do is complete this coupon and place it in the entry box on Stand 2 at the Fair. The first name drawn from the box at the end of the Fair will be the winner.

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Issue 3 || Autumn 2010

GOOD WINE AND GOOD FURNITURE

by David Marshall

highlights the ‘rubbing’ - the handling

When I was growing up my dear Aunt used to tell me that God has decreed that everything on this earth

and maintenance polishing the piece has enjoyed down the years. This varies from the myriad knocks and scratches, which give the surface character, to the way wax polish has accumulated and worn off.

created by man is doomed to

The Irish tallboy pictured below is made

decay except for good wine

of padouk; examination of the inside

and good furniture which,

surfaces shows it to be of a dark pinky-

if correctly treated, will improve with age.

purple colour and the spectacular patina you see results from a combination of this colour fading, the piece having been religiously bees waxed, and this waxing having worn where the drawers have

This has stayed with me, and has

been handled. The mid winter sun rises

formed the foundation of my relationship

directly on to the front of this tallboy in

with period furniture as a restorer.

our bedroom, and I cannot describe the

So, what constitutes ‘good furniture’?

beauty and depth the patina produces.

For guidance, I turn to R.W. Symonds*, the father of collecting, who spotlights

The second governing factor is design,

furniture of the 16th, 17th and 18th

proportion, and ornamentation. This

stands out from other furniture of the

centuries, and lists three governing

broadly is what distinguishes a ‘fine’

period, in terms of the way that even

factors for this furniture in the

piece from a ‘simple’ piece. The criteria

components I would not see till I turn the

following order:

here are self explanatory, though in my

piece upside - down are beautifully formed

work restoring this furniture, I find that

and finished - the blocks supporting

I cannot fully appreciate the design and

bracket feet shaped, the tops of table legs

proportions until the piece is the right

neatly bevelled, always communicating a

colour. All furniture of this period is

sense of satisfaction and self respect from

designed to be indefinitely repairable,

the people who made the piece so many

but the machine age has progressively

years ago. It is rare indeed to find such

rearranged people’s priorities.

qualities in modern manufacture.

1. Colour and surface condition of the wood 2. Design, proportion and ornamentation 3. Quality of workmanship Firstly, good surface condition, or ‘patina’, is no prerogative of what, originally, were the finest and most expensive pieces, and a collector may readily prefer a simple piece with fine patina to an important piece without it. There are

The last governing factor is quality of workmanship, and I include in this the way that timber is selected to perform its task. I find that in general Irish furniture

Now that I have identified ‘good furniture’, I very quickly realise that if I want it to continue to improve, I have to develop a relationship with it, and its health will be dependent on that relationship. I regard

three basic ingredients to patina: firstly,

my own pieces of furniture a bit like

the wood itself. All the timber felled

pets; if I stroke them, they respond and

for furniture making till the end of the

glow for me, but if I neglect them they

eighteenth century, and in some cases

go dull and lose their vitality. I protect

in to the twentieth century, was from

them from excesses of temperature and

native forest, and was air dried for many

humidity, but allow them to breathe by

years before use. This ensures a cell

varying the atmosphere in the rooms

structure which is healthy and balanced,

they stand in. Everything which is made

as opposed to modern kilns, which leave

by hand has something special about it.

the cell structure frazzled, and the wood

In period furniture, all the materials are

dull, brittle and weak by comparison.

prepared and worked by hand, and the

Secondly, the materials and processes

glass, handles, hinges, locks, and even the

employed in the finishing of the wood.

screws and nails down to tiny panel pins

Wood is vegetable, and in order to ensure

are made by hand. I find it very reassuring

a harmonious relationship between it

that what I instinctively feel like doing

and its finish, the latter must too be

with this orchestra of richness is exactly

vegetable. Good patina has to start from

what is going to ensure that it does

inside the wood; oils were used, primarily

continue to improve with age. n

linseed oil, which penetrate the wood and crystallize, hardening the surface

*R.W. Symonds: The Present State Of Old

and causing it to glow. Thirdly, the way

English Furniture, cheap edition, 1927.

the piece has been treated. R.W. Symonds

The Silver Shop

A Victorian Embossed Silver Ewer Made in Dublin in 1860 by John Smyth. Weight 23 ozs. Height 12 1/2 ins. Inscribed “This Jug was made from Sycee Silver taken out of the Summer Palace at Pekin. Oct. 1860”.

The Silver Shop Powerscourt Centre South William Street Dublin 2 Telephone / Facsimile: 01 679 4147 www.silvershopdublin.com

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 Dawson Jewellers, Alan Wray and an old

now recognised that antiques are part of

friend of the IADA, David Allen joining

our heritage, have an exceptionally low

the ranks. There are several applications

carbon foot print and fundamentally offer

pending and we always invite new

an investment value that the new pieces

applicants who are willing to abide by our

just cannot. Interestingly during the last

strict rules and code of ethics.

great recession in the 1980s the antiques

So 2010 has seen our numbers swell and it will also see a much revamped IADA Fair in

business thrived, a repeat of this trend may be about to happen!

the RDS. In order to maintain the amazing longevity of the event it was decided to broaden its appeal and open the event to a new audience. The exhibitor mix will be

THE INSIDE TRACK

with Niall Mullen

diverse with a fantastic opportunity to improve or indeed begin a collection. VINTAGE SILVERWARE As well as the usual exhibitors our friends at Newbridge Silver are going to dazzle the public with their ‘Vintage Silverware’ display. The IADA will also provide an information desk with guided tours

Picasso’s Nude Green and bust.This Picasso was sold for e90 million at a recent auction.

The antiques business, as per usual,

provided for members of the public.

is giving mixed signals in these

This year will also see the introduction of

straightened times! When the worldwide

ancillary and associated trades providing

boom was in full swing the antiques

a range of services on the balcony of

market was squeezed by the insatiable

the RDS Main Hall. There will be an

desire for property and disposable assets.

emphasis on conservation, restoration and

With a turn away from such investments

complimentary trades. We are striving to

I find people are looking for something

provide a one stop shop for all those who

different, objects to touch and admire.

appreciate antiquities.

LOTSA’ CASH

The Antique Fair in March was a major

that we don’t shout our message loud

This worldwide trend has seen a surge

success with an influx of new customers,

enough or the message wasn’t heard over

of interest in items at the upper end of

we hope for a similar success in

the Celtic Tiger’s roar when conventional

the market and 20th Century design.

September.

wisdom advised investing in property.

On Francis Street the footfall has increased, particularly amongst 30 and 40 somethings who have a generally positive feeling towards antiques. Sometimes it amazes shopkeepers on the street when Dublin folk stumble upon the Antiques Quarter for the first time, maybe a sign

This was represented by two recent sales

For that one house that most of us do

that achieved world record prices. The

have and need to furnish and decorate,

“Dragon” chair by Irish designer Eileen

antiques, vintage and second hand makes

Gray sold for e24 million and Picasso’s

great sense. The antique object will always

“Nude, Green and Bust” made e90 million.

hold a value, and who knows, certain

Also just last month an 18th Century Irish

vintage or second hand may one day

side table made e250,000 at a Scottish

become collectible.

auction house. At Sotheby’s 20th Century

THE SMART INVESTMENTS

Design auction in May a record e3.5

It is acknowledged internationally that

million was achieved. This is certainly a

smaller objects are the current hot tip,

strange trend considering the pessimistic

why, I have my own theory but it’s a

worldwide economic outlook. Certainly

discussion to have over a good bottle of

within my own stock the demand for smaller objects and unique furniture items

This Dragon Chair by Irish designer, Eileen Gray was sold recently for e24 million. Ah well, it’s very comfortable.

has increased. On the flip side larger items have become more difficult to sell.

wine! Certainly good Georgian tea caddies, Killarney Wood, bog oak, quality porcelain, silver, bronzes and Galle glass represent smart investments in tangible objects

A NEW YEAR DAWNS

that can give joy. Conversely it is a good

2010 was always going to be an interesting

THE REAL ALTERNATIVE

time to buy larger pieces as the market is

year for the Irish antiques business. From

The general feeling among IADA

slightly weaker.

an IADA perspective I am delighted to

members is that we are in unprecedented

report that no antique dealer has closed

tough times. The public are cautious

its doors this year, probably unique in this

but antiques and fine art do offer a

time of retail meltdown. In fact the IADA

real alternative. There is no doubt that

ratified five new members this summer,

from the crash a new and confident

encompassing a diverse selection of

customer has emerged and opinion on

HOT TIP

traditional versus vintage, with familiar

antiques has changed. The sentiment

Buy Irish and buy signed objects

names Michael Mortell, Paul Brereton,

that antiques are passé is now gone. It is

and furniture.

Whether we see you at the Fair or not it’s a great time to buy antiques. Buy smart and shop with confidence with an IADA member. Hope to see you in the RDS! n

A FORGOTTEN ART : THE ART OF THE HAIR MINIATURE

by Ian Haslam. The Silver Shop

miniature and in illustration No 1, it is

Human hair has been used in mourning jewellery

possible to see how this concept was transformed from likenesses to more

from the middle of the 17th

elaborate designs. This dates from the

century onwards. The idea of

1780’s. It is tiny pieces of chopped

preserving a piece of hair of a

hair on a ivory panel to produce this

departed family member was

sentimental miniature picture.

a very popular idea.

During the 1790 – 1810 period, the art

The hair was preserved normally in oval

was produced

gold mounted panels, under clear crystal

in an even

which was worn on a ribbon and called

more intricate

slides. These slides would have had

way. The idea

inserted, under the crystal, gold initials,

of a mourning

figures, sculls or other momenti mori

miniature

forms at this time such as illustration

articles.

with a seated

No. 5 with a fine pair of hair initials ‘A.S.’

lady or

These were placed over an opalascent

gentleman

glass ground to achieve the maximum

draped over

results. The concept of floral designs

In the 1770’s the concept

Illustration No 3

Illustration No 5

Hair pictures were produced in other

of the art of

a tomb, painted on an ivory panel and

were also used around this period

using hair

embellished with hair of a departed

(illustration No. 6). This is a very fine

in mourning

person, mother of pearl, gold, and tiny

example showing how intricate this

pictures

seed pearls became the order of the day.

art became.

became a

This is shown in illustration No. 2. This

fashionable

was also a popular idea used in jewellery.

idea. Charles

This art is primarily a mid 19th century concept and what is interesting is that

Robertson,

The French in the 19th century decided

it was purchased in a shop selling

a miniature

to revive this art and produced incredibly

perfumery and soaps, along with hair

painter based in Dublin started by

elaborate miniature hair pictures. In

pieces and toupees. The sizes vary,

executing designs in hair, and when only

illustration No. 3, there is a tomb in the

most being around three inches in oval

nine years of age, exhibited some of this

centre of the picture with the initials ‘L.S.’

or circular, within a gilt metal border

work at the Dublin Society of Artists in

and dated ‘24 Fevrier 1852’. It is a fine

and an outer wooden surround. However

1768 and 1769, his address being Essex

example of 19th century art using this

some are noted as big as eight inches

Street. During the years 1772 – 1774

medium. The hair landscape was also used,

in height by six inches in diameter.

“Master Charles Robertson” exhibited

as seen in illustration No. 4. Again the use

likenesses in hair. These were sometimes

of finely chopped hair to produce this

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Illustration No 2

Illustration No 4

Illustration No 6

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artificially. The beauty of the piece is

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that it isn’t huge - it would fit into a

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my own home on North Great George’s

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were made to be used not put up on a

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state occasions. I inherited it from

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MICHAEL ARAM My favourite antique is my

Mark Hill is co-author of the Miller’s

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like 20th century

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place in my New York triplex is a solid

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teak piece, some 250 years old that I

JOHN LYNCH

bought in New Delhi. My workshop is

My favourite

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antique is a sofa

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from dealers in the city. I’m told it is a

made around

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LOUISE

mountainous tribe from the north-east.

whose premises

KENNEDY

It is designed to be transported so I

were on the Quays

My favourite

suspect they may have been nomadic.

in Dublin. Their location was about

antique is an

It comes apart like a puzzle. The two

ten doors up from where I live. The

Irish George

square handles to the front are in

intricately carved mahogany seat is in

IV mahogany

haut relief and the hand hewn quality

the manner of Chippendale. I’m told it

circular curio

of the wood is in complete contrast

has the face of Anna Livia. It sits in the

to their utter modernity. In a way it

entrance hall of my home, No. 10. I saw

graced the home of Sybil Connolly.

is a precursor to contemporary flat-

it in the window of O’Sullivan’s Antiques

This iconic woman was the first Irish

pack furniture but it is anything but

about nine years ago and couldn’t afford

fashion designer to make it on the

throwaway. It helps create a a real sense

to buy it. Owner Chantal O’Sullivan then

international stage. She even dressed

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shipped it to her New York store. And

Jacqueline Kennedy for her White

I happened to be passing that store

House portrait and like me she has

some months later and this time I had

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the money to buy it. It’s well loved and

moved my business onto the Square

used like every antique I own. I like

when she was still alive and I was

my antiques to be functional. I had it

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refurbished by Daly Antique Services, of

house. I bought the piece at auction

course I haggled! A dealer often shares

at Adams (Lot Number 346, Adams

the same passion as a collector and

Nov 25th 1998). I was in London and

wants their finds to go to good homes.

bought it over the phone. My friends

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slightly unusual

available to hire for private parties,

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fountain pen.

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While it’s not

table that once

in the trade tell me I got a steal. It has nine radial compartments that I use to show off men’s ties, cufflinks and wallets. Clients regularly ask to buy it. I love the fact that the table only travelled a few doors to its new

technically an antique it is definitely

DAVID NORRIS

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My favourite antique

like to use. As well as being the most

is an 18th Century

Fashion designer Louise Kennedy’s

reliable fountain pen I’ve ever used its

Sheraton sideboard

boutiques are at No. 56 Merrion Square,

design was revolutionary. It almost looks

with rosewood inlay.

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marquetry gives it a classical feel. It has

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nib that creates a thick line. I love the

two side cupboards. It’s patina has been

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 Helen Dillon

It’s a drawing room chair designed for the

Heliantus ‘Lemon Queen’ – appropriate

My favourite

days when people had drawing rooms

for a chair with royal connections. As for

antique is a chair

and sat around drinking tea. It’s a 19th

gilded furniture - you should use it as an

that belonged to

Century copy of an 18th Century style and

accent in a room - less is more. I have just

Princess Eugenie,

is gilded and upholstered in a very pretty

one piece in my house. n

the wife of

silk damask. In this seat one has no choice

Napoleon III. It’s a

but to sit up straight. There is no lying as

Helen Dillon is a world renowned

family piece that

one might on the sofa or in a television

plantswoman, writer, lecturer and

I inherited from my great grandmother

chair. I like to sit in it and look out at the

broadcaster. See www.dillongarden.com

who at one time lived near her in Windsor.

garden at a particularly nice daisy; the

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SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT MODERN ART? WELL CHECK THIS OUT FIRST! by Síle Connaughton-Deeny We asked Síle Connaughton-

1996, the R.H.A. arranged an In Memoriam tribute.

Deeny of Jorgensen Fine Art to make life easy for us, so here

ART NOUVEAU, a movement which lasted

is her A to Z of Modern Art.

from the 1880s until the outbreak of the First World War and encompassed the decorative arts, architecture and design. Characterised by flowing, sensual lines,

A is for

it took its influences from the Arts and

ARTHUR ARMSTRONG R.H.A,

and Celtic art. Named after the Parisian

a landscape and still life painter born

shop La Maison de l’Art Nouveau opened

in 1924 at Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. A

in 1895, its proponents are now household

contemporary and friend of Dan O’Neill

names. They include Aubrey Beardsley,

(q.v.), Gerard Dillon (q.v.) and George

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Louis Comfort

Campbell (q.v.), he considered himself

Tiffany (q.v.), René Lalique, Antonio Gaudi

‘an abstract painter completely’. A prolific

and Ireland’s Harry Clarke.

Crafts Movement, the Rococo, Japanese

artist, producing around three hundred pictures a year, he was well considered

ANTI-CERNE, a white space in the form

by his contemporaries and at his death in

of a line between two areas of colour in

Rose Barton ‘The Hammersmith Omnibus on Piccadilly’

a picture, the opposite of a black line. Anti-cernes were often used by the Fauve artists.

B is for ROSE BARTON R.W.S., a townscape painter born in Rochestown, Co. Tipperary in 1856. Alongside Mildred Anne Butler she studied in Paris with the French artist, Henri Gervex, and in London with Paul Jacob Naftel. Adept at presenting atmospheric effects, she was at her best when portraying urban life, particularly that of Dublin and London. She wrote of the latter city that it ‘has ever been to me a most enthralling place, not only on account of its intense attractions from an artistic point of view, but also from what it has always taught me to feel so strongly – how little and feeble each one of us is, and that therefore there comes the stronger necessity to try and work aright’. BARBIZON SCHOOL, a group of French landscape artists who worked in the said village which is situated beside the forest of Fontainebleau in south-east Paris. At its peak around 1830-70, its most important members were Jean-François Millet, Théodore Rousseau, Camille Corot and Charles Daubigny. They produced rural scenes tinged with a sense of nostalgia. Many Irish artists visited the colony of artists and were influenced by their work. Arthur Armstrong ‘Spanish Interior’

These include Nathaniel Hone, Frank O’Meara, Roderic O’Conor and John Lavery.

Interestingly, it was to this man that the Irish artists Mainie Jellett (q.v.) and Evie Hone applied for instruction in the new movement. CIRE PERDUE, the lost-wax technique of casting a metal sculpture. An ancient process involving the encasing of a wax model within a clay mould, known as an ‘investment’. When this is heated the wax is poured off leaving a hollow space which bears the imprint of the original model. A molten alloy is poured into this and allowed to cool. Usually a clay core is placed inside the wax model so as to produce a hollow sculpture which is lighter to handle.

D is for

Gerard Dillon ‘Clown & Harlequin’

BRONZE, an alloy of copper containing

being a fine musician himself. His later

GERARD DILLON, a Belfast-born artist

tin and lead so as to facilitate the casting

works became more and more abstract.

who was inspired to paint by the work of

process. Utilised by ancient civilisations

His Irish landscapes he likened to the

Sean Keating and Marc Chagall. Largely

for the manufacture of weaponry and

‘warp and weft of a tweed fabric’.

self-taught, Dillon aimed for a childlike

tools, it increasingly was used to create

quality in his work and is quoted as saying

sculpture. There are examples from Greek

CUBISM, the 20th-century’s defining

‘I am always trying to see with a child’s

and Roman times but its glory days were

movement, which was fathered by Georges

innocence and sincerity.’ A friend of George

probably during the Renaissance period,

Braque and Pablo Picasso around 1907-14.

Campbell (q.v.), he often painted with him

the pinnacle of its success being Ghiberti’s

In western art the fixed viewpoint had been

in Connemara and the Aran Islands. In

sculptured doors for the Florence Baptistry.

the norm since the Renaissance, now a

1951 the two artists shared a house with

C is for

multiplicity of points was adopted. It was

the younger artist James MacIntyre, who

strongly influenced by the work of Paul

later wrote a wonderful account of the

GEORGE CAMPBELL R.H.A., a self-taught

Cézanne and by African art, as one sees

visit in his book, Three Men on an Island.

artist from Co. Wicklow, whose work is

in Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. In

Well-respected in Dublin, Belfast, London

particularly well respected in Ireland

it early incarnation, known as ‘Analytical

and New York, Dillon was an energetic

and Spain, where he spent considerable

Cubism’, the subject-matter was dissected

and experimental artist working in oil,

amounts of time having fallen in love with

and then reassembled to present all its

collage, poster design, set design and wall

the people and the culture on his first

aspects in one. Later, in the ‘Synthetic

hangings. He died at the age of fifty-five at

visit there in 1951. Spanish subjects were

Cubism’ era, fragmentation gives way to

the height of his powers.

a particular favourite of his; he liked to

a building up of pre-existing objects as in

paint brooding gypsy dancers, fishermen

the work of Juan Gris. It was Albert Gleizes

DIVISIONISM, the development of the

and guitarists. Indeed, musicians, both

who formulated the ideas of the movement

technique of ‘Pointillism’ from painting

Spanish and Irish, were a great favourite,

in his 1912 publication, Du Cubisme.

with dots to painting with tessellations of

George Campbell ‘Still Life with Artichoke’

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 colour. It is a more sophisticated manner of

FAUVISM, an early twentieth-century

he travelled to South Africa in the 1870s

demonstrating the separation of colour in

European movement whose leading

and, whilst digging for diamonds, became

order to provide a strong optical mixture.

exponent was Henri Matisse. Whilst

a close friend of Cecil Rhodes. He co-

Famously practised by Georges Seurat and

painting with Signac (q.v.) and Derain in

founded the Cape Times and established

his follower Paul Signac in the late 19th-

the South of France, he discovered the

himself as a journalist. It was on returning

century, its chief exponent in Ireland today

expressive power of pure colour. Inspired

to Ireland and, ironically, after being

is Victor Richardson.

by Gauguin, Van Gogh and Cézanne, it

blinded in one eye due to a riding accident,

went on to inspire German Expressionism.

that he took up painting. He studied in

DRYPOINT, a printmaking technique

The critic Louis Vauxcelles coined the

Antwerp under Charles Verlat and in

which involves scratching on a copper-

term ‘fauve’ when, on spying a sculpture

Paris with Carolus-Duran. He settled in

plate with a sharp round point which lifts

surrounded by the works of Matisse et al

Newlyn, Cornwall in the 1880s, where he

the metal fragments to either side of the

he proclaimed:’ Donatello entre les fauves’

was described by Stanhope Forbes as ‘a

incision. On printing, this produces a

(Donatello among the wild beasts).

distinguished looking Irishman whose delightful wit and fine artistic insight soon

smudged line. As the effect lessens with

began to charm us’.

each impression taken, only the first few

FECIT, a Latin term meaning he/she made

are of adequate quality. Rembrandt was a

it, used with the artist’s name. It may

master of this technique.

sometimes be rendered as fec. or f.

E is for

G is for

artists who hailed from that city and first

BEATRICE and DOROTHY ELVERY,

NORMAN GARSTIN, a landscape and

Institute in 1885. It was on the occasion of

who, like their mother, attended the Dublin

figure painter from Co. Limerick who

showing together at the Grosvenor Gallery,

Metropolitan School of Art. Here they were

was related to George Moore. Following a

London in 1890 that critics dubbed them

taught by William Orpen, who wrote of

tragic childhood, he enrolled at Queen’s

‘the Glasgow Boys’. In reacting against the

Beatrice that ‘she has many gifts, much

College, Cork to read engineering.

traditions of Edinburgh’s established style

temperament and great ability’. In 1904,

However, on seeing his drawings his

of painting and, in particular, the Royal

together with Estella Solomons and Frances

professor suggested that he should study

Scottish Academy, these artists took their

Beckett, the two sisters travelled to Paris

architecture which he did for two years in

influences from the Barbizon School and

where they studied drawing at Colarossi’s.

London. Not enamoured of architecture,

French Realism. Thus, their subject-matter

GLASGOW BOYS, a group of like-minded showed their work together at the Glasgow

Noted for her romantic still-lifes, Beatrice was also an accomplished sculptor and designer for stained-glass. EUSTON ROAD SCHOOL, a group of artists who took inspiration from Walter Sickert and the Camden Town Group. Structure and naturalism were their key concerns. Victor Pasmore, William Coldstream and Graham Bell, whose brother Clive labelled them thus, belonged to this group. ÉTUDE, a preparatory drawing or oilsketch of a detail for a larger piece of work. In the case of a landscape, often executed en plein air.

F is for WILLIAM aka PERCY FRENCH, a landscape-painter, journalist and professional entertainer, best known for his romantic watercolours. Generally referred to as a ‘well-known painter of Irish skies and bogs’, he was hugely popular as an entertainer. A latter-day Rolf Harris, he was not fortunate enough to have the Queen sit to him but he did capture Victoria in The Queen’s Entry into Dublin on the occasion of her 1900 visit. This painting hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland, whilst a drawing of the procession entering Phoenix Park hangs in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.

Norman Garstin ’Woman by a Cottage’

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Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 IMPRESSIONISM, undoubtedly the most popular art movement of the 19th/20thcentury, originated with the rejection by the official Salon exhibitions of its earliest proponents. When, in 1874, the critic Louis Leroy attended the first exhibition of the work of Monet, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas and Renoir, he took particular exception to Monet’s Impression : Sunrise, maintaining that it was far too subjective an approach to nature. The name stuck and a further seven exhibitions were associated with ‘impressionism’. Colour theory, a delight in working en plein air and of depicting the everyday were the distinguishing marks of the movement. IMPRESSIT meaning he/she printed it, which is found on prints with the name of the printer as opposed to the artist. Often shortened to imp.

J is for MAINIE JELLETT, an abstract and figure painter who enjoyed instruction from a wide range of artists, including Elizabeth Yeats, Sarah Cecilia Harrison, William Orpen in Dublin and Walter Sickert at

Grace Henry ‘Still Life with Daffodils’

London’s Westminster Art School, where

tended to be rural. Like Millet and Bastien-

shown with that of illustrious artists

Lepage, they depicted their peasants using

such as Maurice Utrillo, Georges Rouault,

an earthy palette. William Macgregor, James

Matthew Smith and Duncan Grant. A writer

Paterson, James Guthrie and the Northern

in The Studio said of her in 1939 : ‘As

Irish artist, John Lavery, were associated

surely as Verlaine wanted his poetry to be

with this group.

all music, she wants her painting to be all poetry.’

GOUACHE, also known as bodycolour, is a watercolour which is rendered opaque by the addition of white pigment. It was used in manuscript illumination, in early watercolours and by seventeenth-century miniaturists.

H is for GRACE HENRY H.R.H.A., a landscape, portrait and flower painter who became the first wife of Paul Henry. Related to Lord Byron, she studied at Brussels and then Paris at the Delecluse Academy and

she met Evie Hone who became a lifelong friend. In fact, it was with Evie that she travelled to Paris in 1921 to study with André Lhôte and later with Albert Gleizes who, with the help of these two artists, formulated the principles of Cubism. Back in Dublin, she was a controversial figure described by George Russell as ‘a late victim to cubism in some sub-section

HISTORY PAINTING, that is the

of this artistic malaria’. When Jellett and

depiction in art of episodes from

Hone held an exhibition in 1924 The Studio

classical or biblical history and,

pointed out that ’None of these works

most especially, from mythology. For

bore a title and the vast majority of them

centuries, from the Renaissance to

were as far removed from any effort at

Neoclassicism it was the sine qua non

representation as they could possibly be.’

in academic art circles as it really put artists on their mettle both in terms of

JUGENDSTIL, the term used to describe

technique and scholarship.

the Art Nouveau style in Germany. It takes

HATCHING, the use of finely drawn lines to suggest shading.

its name from a periodical entitled Jugend (Youth). More restrained than its equivalent in France and Belgium, its featured motifs were drawn from nature; elongated foliage

under André Lhôte. It was in Paris that

I is for

she met Paul Henry whom she married in

IB JORGENSEN, couturier and gallerist,

1903. From 1910 she exhibited at the Royal

who hails from Denmark but has spent

Hibernian Academy. The couple moved to

the greater part of his life in Ireland. After

Achill Island in 1912 remaining there for

a highly successful career in couture, Ib

some seven years. Her work was exhibited

turned to the art arena in 1992 where

in Dublin, Belfast, London, Liverpool and

he has represented dozens of artists,

Paris, the city to which she returned in

both Irish and international. As from the

K is for

the mid-1920s. After a formal separation

Spring of 2011 his designer days will be

ALEXEY KRASNOVSKY, a Russian artist

from Paul in 1934, Grace travelled widely

celebrated in a permanent exhibition of his

who relocated to Ireland in the 1990s, his

in France, Spain and Italy. Her work was

garments at Collins Barracks.

use of colour and subtle subject-matter

was a particular favourite. JAPANESE PRINTS, woodcuts produced from the 17th-century to the mid-19th.century, when they influenced European artists, especially the Impressionists.

have made him a favourite with Irish

NIMBUS, an area of radiant light placed

collectors. His work is in private and public

about the head of a venerated figure to

collections in Ireland, the U.K., Europe and

depict his or her importance.

the U.S.A.

O is for

KUNSTKAMMER, a German term meaning

DAN O’NEILL, a landscape and figure

‘art chamber’, a place where a collection

painter. A friend of Gerard Dillon (q.v.),

of valuable and edifying objects was

he grew up in Belfast where he took a

assembled together to be admired and

handful of classes at the College of Art.

studied; a latter-day museum, in effect.

With the support of the Dublin dealer Victor Waddington, he was able to give up

KIT-KAT, a canvas measuring 36” x 28” and

his life as an electrician and concentrate on

designed for portraiture. It is named after

his painting. By 1945 the Dublin Magazine

the 18th-century Kit-Cat Club, owned by

was writing that his ‘sensuous handling

a Christopher Kat, whose members were

of paint, his rich colour and dramatic

painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller.

sense in composition are used to express

L is for JUPP LINSSEN, a German artist whose

an individual vision which is essentially Colin Middleton ‘Girl with a Sunflower’

Romantic.’ Shortly thereafter his work was to be seen not only in Belfast and Dublin

cool, abstract pieces are constructed from building materials which gives them a

showed his work from the beginning

flaking, organic quality. He is strongly

of his career. Respected both for his

represented in the public collections of his

artistry and his intellect, he was, opined

country.

The Studio ‘without doubt one of the few Irish painters who can claim more

but in London, New York and Beverly Hills. By 1952 his Belfast exhibition, organised by the Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts, was attended by a record-breaking four thousand people.

LONDON GROUP, a company of young

than local significance’. A musician and

ORPHISM, the softer side of Cubism, in

artists who felt restricted by the ideals

a poet, he turned his talent to murals

which colour is given more prominence.

of the Royal Academy and held their

and mosaics. Highly respected both in

The term was coined by the poet Guillaume

exhibitions at the Goupil Gallery. They

Ireland and the U.K., he was awarded

Apollinaire after the mythological singer

included the Camden Town group, the

an MBE in 1969 for his contribution to

Orpheus. Among its exponents were

Futurists and the Vorticists, notably David

the arts. In 1976 the Arts Councils from

Robert Delaunay (who preferred the term

Bomberg, and members of the Bloomsbury

Northern and Southern Ireland exhibited

Simultaneism), Fernand Léger, Francis

Group.

a retrospective show of almost three

Picabia and Marcel Duchamp.

hundred paintings. LAY FIGURE, a model of a human figure, often life-size, which can be substituted for

MANNERISM, the Italian style of art which

the sitter.

followed on from the Renaissance and led to the Baroque. Generally regarded in its

M is for COLIN MIDDLETON R.H.A., a landscape and figure artist who attended Belfast Royal Academy. The work of Vincent van Gogh was instrumental in firing up his artistic ambitions and he proudly declared that he was Ireland’s only Surrealist (q.v.). He won the Royal Dublin Society’s Taylor Scholarship at the age of twenty-two whilst working as a damask designer. Both the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Ulster Academy of Arts

day as a disappointing development what with its twisting, tortured figures and a certain quality of angst, the period was later regarded more sympathetically.

OLEOGRAPH, a lithograph which has been made to resemble an oil painting by being varnished and given the illusion of a canvas grain.

P is for ERIC PATTON, a self-taught landscape painter who was born in Dundalk in 1925. Initially a naturalistic painter, his

MAHLSTICK, a wooden stick with a soft,

mature work took a more abstract path.

balled end used by a painter to steady his

The dominant characteristics of his work

hand whilst undertaking detailed work.

are brilliant colour and a deft hand with impasto effects.

N is for NEWLYN SCHOOL of plein air artists who worked in the Cornish village in the 1880/90s. Chief amongst these was Stanhope Forbes and his wife, Adèle. Norman Garstin (q.v.) from Limerick also spent time there. NEOCLASSICISM, the cool and refined response to the preceding Rococo style with its florid, over-the-top sensuality. Modelled on the antique style, its chief exponents were Jacques-Louis David and

Alexey Krasnovsky ‘Woodstock’

the sculptor Canova. The German aesthete, J.J.Winckelmann was its great advocate.

Jupp Linssen ‘Primavera’

Would you like to win this beautiful Daum & Nancy blue glass vase? This Daum & Nancy blue glass vase (circa 1930), the body with fluted decoration and valued at e675 could be yours if you attend the IADA Antiques Fair, RDS, Sept 24-26. To be in with a chance to win this prize, presented by Niall Mullen Antiques, all you have to do is complete this coupon and place it in the entry box on their stand at the Fair. The first name drawn from the box at the end of the Fair will be the winner.

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MARIE CURRAN ANTIQUES

Antique Irish bright cut Serving Spoon, Dublin 1812 by Samuel Neville

Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. | Tel: (01) 280 2631

L & W Duvallier Irish Antique Silver Specialising in collectible and rare Irish antique silver for more than 20 years.

A Dublin George II fine pair of waiters by James Warren circa 1735.

L & W Duvallier Irish Antique Silver Dublin Ireland Telephone: +353 87 2535313

Email: info@irishantiquesilver.com www.irishantiquesilver.com

Est. 1984

VANESSA PARKER RARE BOOKS

David Wolfenden Antiques The Home Of Fine Antiques Specialising in Quality Antique Rosewood, Mahogany and Burr Walnut Furniture etc.

A fantastic quality Victorian antique mahogany console table. Circa 1850. Dimensions: 57" x 22" x 37" Total height 51Â˝"

A superb quality Victorian inlaid burr walnut ormolu mounted credanza. Circa1860. Dimensions: 65" x 16" x 43"

O LD T HATCH , M ULRANNY, C O M AYO T: 098 27823 AND 087 2339221 VRMAYO @ GMAIL . COM

219 Lisnevenagh Road (Main Antrim/Ballymena Line) Antrim BT41 2JT, Northern Ireland antiquewolfirl@aol.com

www.davidwolfendenantiques.com Antrim 028 9442 9498

Books bought and sold

Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10a.m. - 6.00p.m. Prop. David Wolfenden

PRE-RAPHAELITE BROTHERHOOD, a group of English painters who dedicated themselves to the Quattrocento style of painting, that is work done before the time of Raphael. Their bright, brilliant colours were in sharp contrast to the dark and heavy colours being used by the older academic painters. Chief amongst these artists were John Everett Millais, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Holman Hunt. PENTIMENTI those marks which, having been ‘repented’, are drawn or painted over but which are nevertheless visible in the finished work.

Q is for

Nano Reid ‘Early Summer’

JOHN QUINN, an Irish-American attorney whose patronage of the arts was very

work appreciated one critic commenting

la Grande Chaumière and Colarossi’s.

influential in early 20th-century America.

that ‘her watercolours conveyed a deep

From 1905 she exhibited at the RHA and

He was instrumental in opening the eyes of

psychological understanding of her

from 1919 at the Salon des Beaux Arts,

both the American public and artists to what

landscape subjects with such economy of

Paris. An inveterate traveller, she painted

was happening in European art circles. His

medium as to mark her independent merit.’

across Europe, including Yugoslavia and

words on opening the 1913 Armory Show

Her portraiture, too, was highly praised,

Czechoslovakia, in California, Hawaii and

say it all: ‘The members of this association

the Dublin Magazine critic writing that her

Samoa. As the New York Herald critic noted

have shown you that American artists

portrait of fellow-artist Patrick Swift was

of her Samoan paintings : ‘Few painters

–young American artists, that is- do not

‘rich and low in tone, free and vital in paint

have ventured thus far, and Mary Swanzy

dread, and have no need to dread, the ideas

and strong in structure’. The year that

has shown what excellent material for the

or the culture of Europe. They believe that

this portrait was made, she joined Norah

artist’s brush is to be found in the tropical

in the domain of art only the best should

McGuinness in representing Ireland at the

vegetation of the distant archipelago.’

rule. This exhibition will be epoch making

Venice Biennale, where, according to James

In the 1940s her work was exhibited

in the history of American art. Tonight will

White, ‘the critics were amazed to learn

alongside that of luminaries such as

be the red-letter night in the history of not

that she was a woman artist’.

Georges Braque, Marc Chagall and Maurice Vlaminck. An educated and well-informed

only American but of all modern art…(we) felt it was time the American people had an

RENAISSANCE, a term coined by the

woman, her work appeals to the intellect,

opportunity to see and judge for themselves

French historian Jules Michelet to describe

as Dublin Magazine noted : ‘As a painter

concerning the work of the Europeans who

the period from the early 14th to mid-16th

she has something to say; it may not be

are creating a new art.’

centuries. In art terms it is credited to the

reassuring or comfortable, but she says it.’

artist and writer Giorgio Vasari who wrote QUATTROCENTO, the term used to

of the rinascita, the rebirth, of the arts

describe the art produced in Italy during

following on a revival of interest in the

the fifteenth-century.

antique. In painting this revival originated with Giotto and Cimbue, developed with

QUADRO RIPORTATO, the term given

Masaccio and Donatello and matured

to a mural or a ceiling painting which

with Leonardo da Vinci and, ultimately,

incorporates a trompe- l’oeil (q.v.) frame to

Michelangelo.

give the impression that it is hanging from a surface. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

REPOUSSOIR, an element which is placed

paintings are a good example of this.

in the foreground of a painting in order

SURREALISM, a term coined by the French poet André Breton and defined as ‘ Pure psychic automatism by which it is intended to express either verbally or in writing the true function of thought’. In terms of its application to the visual arts, this concept was variously interpreted. By artists such as Max Ernst the subconscious was given total control, whilst Salvador Dalí and René Magritte introduced an hallucinatory

to lead the viewer’s eye deeper into the

R is for

composition.

NANO REID, a landscape, figure and portrait painter from Drogheda in County

S is for

Louth. After winning a scholarship to the

MARY SWANZY HRHA, a figure, landscape

Dublin Metropolitan School of Art in 1920,

and portrait painter, who with her two

she came under the tutelage of Harry

sisters attended Alexandra College in

Clarke. Eight years later she was in Paris

Dublin before continuing her education

at La Grande Chaumière and then she

at the Versailles Lycée and later at a day

went on to study under Bernard Meninsky

school in Freiburg. On her return to Dublin

at London’s Central School of Arts and

she took art classes with May Manning who

Crafts and later at Chelsea Polytechnic.

advised her to further her art education

On returning to Ireland, she found her

in Paris. Here she worked at Delacluse’s,

Mary Swanzy ‘Figures in a Landscape’

Issue 3 || Autumn 2010 element. Initially a Paris-based movement,

Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson

pottery to symbolise the transience of

it spread to London and New York and

and Paul Nash. In his 1934 book, The

earthly pleasures.

even to Ireland in the work of Colin

Modern Movement in English Architecture,

Middleton(q.v.)

Painting and Sculpture, the critic Herbert Read quotes Paul Nash as saying that

SFUMATO, the effect achieved by a subtle

their chief aim was to express a ‘truly

melding of one colour with another. The

contemporary spirit’.

best examples of the technique are to be found in the work of Leonardo da Vinci who is quoted as describes it as being ‘in the manner of smoke’.

W is for MAURICE CANNING WILKS RUA, ARHA, a landscape and portrait painter whose art education began with night

UNDERDRAWING, the initial marks made

classes at the Belfast School of Art

for a painting which, with time, often

from which he graduated to the day

reveal themselves.

school on winning a scholarship. His work was popular both with the Ulster

T is for

UNDERPAINTING, the preparatory stage

Academy of Arts, the forerunner of the

of a painting where colour is laid down

Ulster Academy of Arts, and the Royal

VADIM TUZOV, a Russian sculptor who

prior to the final overpainting. It may

Hibernian Academy. Heavily influenced

recently took up Irish citizenship. To date,

consist of the tinting of a white ground or

by his mentor, J.Humbert Craig, his Irish

Vadim has concentrated on the depiction

maybe a blocking out of the image using

landscapes were somewhat sentimental

of wildlife. His observational skills are

diluted oil paints.

but boasting, as the Irish Times said, ‘a

second-to-none and the added, almost

fine romantic spirit and considerable

V is for

feeling’.

DOREEN VANSTON, a landscape and

WASH, a thin, translucent layer of pigment,

figure painter who attended Alexandra

perhaps watercolour or India ink, applied

LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY, the son of

College before studying art at London’s

using large, sweeping brushstrokes, and

an American jeweller, he trained as an

Goldsmith’s College and at the Académie

used as the background of the picture.

artist and turned his attention to glass. By

Ranson in Paris. After a brief spell in Italy

treating his handmade glass with metal

and Costa Rica, she returned to Paris to

WYSIWYG, an abbreviation in computer

oxides and acids, he produced a wonderful

study with André Lhôte. Influenced by

graphics for ‘What you see is what you get’,

range of colour effects which very well

Cubism and associated with the White Stag

as in the image on your monitor is exactly

suited the current Art Nouveau style.

Group, she was described by the Dublin

what will be seen on another monitor or in

Magazine as ‘the most effective of the

a printed form.

anthropomorphic, twist he lends to his sculptures proves very successful with the buying public.

TONDO, a circular painting or carving

experimental vanguard.’ VORTICISM, a term coined by Ezra

X is for

Pound in the magazine Blast, where he

XYLOGRAPHY (from the Greek ‘xylo’,

described the vortex as ‘the point of

meaning wood and ‘graphy’ meaning

maximum energy’. A short-lived movement

writing), a printing technique involving

which underlined modernity through

the carving of the text into a wooden block

mechanisation, its advocates included

which is then inked and an impression

Wyndham Lewis, T.S.Eliot, Jacob Epstein

taken. The oldest known printing was

U is for

and David Bomberg.

produced in this way in 8th-century Japan

UNIT ONE, the name given to a group of

VANITAS, an allegorical still-life painting

Gutenberg to invent reusable type in 15th-

artists who held one exhibition in London

which utilises objects such as human

century Europe.

in 1933. Amongst their number were Henry

skulls, mirrors, hour-glasses and broken

which found great favour in 15thcentury Florence. Domestic rather than ecclesiastical, it generally depicts the Virgin and Child and may have originated as the desco da parto, a traditonal circular tray bearing gifts of fruits which is presented to the new mother.

and China and is what inspired Johannes

Y is for YOUNG BRITISH ARTISTS, those young artists taken up by the collector Charles Saatchi and exhibited at his gallery from 1992. The two international stars of the group are Damien Hirst and Tracy Emin.

Z is for ZIP, the term used by American Abstract Expressionist, Barnett Newman, to describe his vertical lines. His later work actually featured zips. Two contemporary artists, John Cage and Robert Rauschenburg, satirised his work by driving a Ford car over a long strip of paper. This can be seen at the San Francisco Museum of Maurice Wilks ‘Spring Day, Dun River, Antrim’

Contemporary Art. n

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Cavan County Museum • County Museum, Dundalk The GAA Museum • Limerick City Gallery of Art South Tipperary County Museum on the achievement of Interim Accreditation in the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland for Excellence in

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A MESSAGE FROM THE WISE - ‘GET IN ON THE WEB!’ Twenty first century technology and antiques may seem incongruous but judging by the number of people visiting www.iada.ie savvy collectors are using the web more and more to research antiques. The very savvy even got their tickets for this year’s Fair here too! The site contains full member listings,

So much at the touch of a button,

with their chosen specialities detailed

without leaving your home, we like

The IADA website aims to be the best

and a constantly updated selection

to think our online presence is really

source on line for antiques in Ireland.

from their shops, as well as information

blowing the dust off antiques and

The history of the IADA is detailed and

on forthcoming events and a digest of

bringing it warp speed up to date and

the code of ethics, to which all members

national and international news from

relevant. Check it out at www.iada.ie n

must adhere, ensures clients of IADA

the antiques world. IADA Yearbooks are

members can buy with confidence.

available to read and download along

New members are added as the

with recent articles of interest. The site

Association continues to grow and the

offers a free service where you can ask

antiques market continues to show

a question regarding an antique you

resilience in recessionary times –

own or are interested in obtaining, the

indicating that antiques are still the

member with the relevant experience

best place to put your money.

will respond.

Martin Maguire Antiques

A superb William IV plum mahogany side table. Circa 1835. Dimensions : 66.5” w ; 28” d ; 37” h

Willow Creek, Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo. | Tel: 096 20074 | Mob: 087 234 9564

45th IADA Fair 2010

THE IRISH ANTIQUES DEALERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT George Stacpoole VICE PRESIDENT Rupert MacHenry/Niall Mullen HON. TREASURER Kevin Chellar HON. SECRETARY Ian Haslam MEMBERS Grainne Pierse, Phyllis MacNamara Ib Jorgensen, Michael Connell Robert Christie Fergal Grogan

CONTACT ADDRESS

The Irish Antique Dealersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association was formed by a small group of dealers from both North and South of Ireland in 1969. It is the only antique trade association in Ireland. Today the membership consists of some 80 members, who are scattered all over Ireland. Members of the Association deal in a very wide range of objects and therefore there is a wide range of expertise to offer. Members of the Association have to abide by a stringent code of practice, which is overseen by the Council Members. To become a member of the Association, applicants are strictly vetted before acceptance and their membership is renewed annually to make certain that they maintain a high standard. It is essential to maintain confidence with the public that high standards are adhered to and also good relationships maintained with everyone interested in the antiques trade. This fair is soley for members of the IADA and consequently a large proportion of the membership exhibiting at it are showing the finest goods and many of these pieces relate to Ireland. Throughout the fair, lectures are given by members of the Association on a wide diversity of subjects. The IADA is a highly professional Association and it is certain that you can buy from or sell to a member of the Association with a great deal of confidence and understanding.

George Stacpoole, Main St, Adare, Co Limerick, Tel: 061 396409, Fax: 061 396733, Email: stacpoole@iol.ie Ian Haslam, The Silver Shop, Powerscourt, Centre, Dublin 2, Tel: 01 6794147, Fax: 01 6794147, Email: ianhaslam@eircom.net

DANKER ANTIQUES

Left & Right: Pair of Antique Silver 5 light Corinthian column candlelabra. Birmingham 1899. Elkington & Co. Ltd. Height: Approx 21" Width: Approx 15". Centre: Large Antique Silver oval 2 handle tray. London 1902. William Hutton & Sons Ltd. Width: Approx 28.75" Depth: Approx 18.5"

Tel: +353 1 677 4009 Fax: +353 1 677 4544

Danker Antiques Stand no. 28

Email: contact@hdanker.com www.hdanker.com

Some day you may need a cure for Cancer Visit Jewels for Cures at stand 17 at the RDS Irish Antique Dealers’ Association Fair. Please bring along any Gold, Jewels, Fine Art, Antiques and other valuables you would like to donate for the Charity Auction on Wednesday the 8th December at 8pm in the Westbury Hotel.

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Proceeds to support Professor John Crown’s Cancer Clinical Research Trust at St. Vincent’s University Hospital

PO Box 11836, Glenageary, Co. Dublin. t: +353 (0) 1 291 6169 e: info@jewelsforcures.ie w: jewelsforcures.ie

WHEREFORE ART THOU, ROMEO - OR IS IT JULIET? WE ALL NEED A LITTLE BACK-UP! to come to the fair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and with a little

As dealers we have often felt like Juliet on

poetic license will assemble them on the balcony of the RDS Main Hall.

her balcony searching for

We hope this aspect of the Fair will

Romeo, when we need

grow in the years to come as the natural

repairs and conservation

symbiosis of our pieces and their skills,

work carried out.

will give visitors to the fair all they need to maintain their collections. Along the balcony you will find those to trust to pack with care and attention your treasured heirlooms should you move

Just as the young lovers couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live

house, the person to restore a tall boy

without one another, collectors need

to its former glory and repair chipped

the ancillary services to the antiques

veneers and lacquer finishes. Gilders

market.

who ensure gilt edges stay golden as well as curtain makers experienced in

Fittingly so, this year we invited some

interior decoration of all period

of the very necessary of these people

homes styles. n

PAUL CRANNY

ANTIQUES

Bank Square Gallery 63 Maghera St Kilrea Co Derry Tel: 04829 540279 / 07827 08656 paulcrannyantiques@yahoo.co.uk

A fine (af) pier mirror, reputedly from Florida Manor, an 18th century property in Ballygowan Co, Down and an elegant pair of window seats.

DUBLIN NEW YORK

Set of four Chippendale 18th Century side chairs. The pierced splat back with carved bird heads. Profusely carved with trailing foliate. The legs with carved bird heads raised on hairy paw feet. 27" W x 38" H x 24" D.

42-44 Francis Street Dublin 8, Ireland

☎ +353 (0)1 454 1143  +353 (0)1 454 1156 e info@osullivanantiques.com ☎ +1 212 260 8985  +1 212 260 0308 e newyork@osullivanantiques.com

51 East 10th Street New York, N.Y. 10003

www.osullivanantiques.com

45th IADA Fair 2010

IADA MEMBERS LIST 2010 ABBEY ANTIQUES Michael and Celine Kennedy Upper Cahir Abbey, Cahir, Co Tipperary. 087 272 8844, mckennedy@iol.ie

ADAM ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Eileen McGrillen 8 Main Street Dundrum, Co Down. 0044 (0) 771 144 2515

ANTHONY ANTIQUES Jeffrey and Roger Dell DMG House, Deansgrange, Business Park. Co Dublin, 087 277 7222, anthonyantiques@oceanfree.net

ANTIQUE & ART GALLERY Pat & Rory Byrne Carrick, Glencolmcille, Donegal. 087 770 1447, donegalantique@live.com

Antique Prints Hugh and Anne Iremonger Elm Grove House, Milltown, Dublin 6. 01 269 8373, antiqueprints_irl@yahoo.ie

Architectural Classics Niall McDonagh Princes Court, South Gloucester, ,Street, Dublin 2. 086 820 7700, info@architecturalclassics.com

Beaufield Mews Antiques Jill Cox Woodlands Avenue, Stillorgan, Co Dublin. 01 288 0375, beaumews@iol.ie

Clancy Chandeliers Ger Clancy Villanova, Ballywaltrim Way, Bray, Co Wicklow. 087 242 2838, info@clancychandeliers.com

Clifden Antiques and Irish Art David Allen and Noreen Allen Station House, Clifden, Connemara, Co Galway. 095 22230

Cobwebs Phyllis MacNamara 7 Quay Lane, Galway, 091 564388, cobwebs@eircom.net

Connaught Antiques Philip and Mark Maguire 54 Francis Street, Dublin 8, 086 385 0804, markmaguire20@yahoo.ie Courtville Antiques Grainne Pierse Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin 2, 01 679 4042, courtville@eircom.net

Cynthia O’Connor & Co. Ltd Sir Robert and Lady Goff 01 840 5045, cynthiaoconnor@lissenhall.com

Daly Antique Services

David Wolfenden Antiques

John Bereton Jewellers

David Wolfenden 219b Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim BT41 2JT, 0044 (0) 776 812 8800, antiquewolfirl@aol.com

Paul Brereton 108 Capel Street, Dublin 1. 01 872 6759 info@johnbreretonjewellers.ie

Dawson Jewellers

John Carroll 82 Donegal Pass, Belfast, Co Antrim. 0044 (0) 2890 238246

Ken McDonagh 21 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. 01 678 5271

De Burca Rare Books Eamon de Burca 51 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, 01 671 9722, deburca@indigo.ie

Esther Sexton Antiques Esther Sexton 51 Francis Street, Dublin 8, 086 161 6166

Fortlands Antiques Mary O’Connor Fortlands, Charleville, Co Cork, 086 244 5575

Frameworks Katie O’Connell 37 New Street, Killarney, Co Kerry, 086 239 0033, kate@frameworks.ie

George Stacpoole George Stacpoole Adare, Co Limerick, 087 258 0171, stacpoole@iol.ie

George Williams Antiques George Williams The Annexe, Newcastle House, Kilmainhamwood, Kells, Co Meath. 087 252 9959, gwilliams@eircom.net

Gerald Kenyon Antiques Gerald Kenyon 6 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1. 087 9081639

Gorry Gallery James & Therese Gorry 20 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. 01 679 5319

Greene’s Antiques Hugo Greene Main Street, Dromod, Co Leitrim, 086 854 4933, hugo@greenesantiques.ie

Hibernian Coins and Notes Richard Walshe 085 727 2427 / 093 41960, richard@hiberniancoinsandnotes.com

Irene O’Sullivan Irene O’Sullivan 01 493 3589

J.W. Weldon James and Martin Weldon 55 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2, 01 677 1638, antiques@weldonsofdublin.com

John Carroll Antiques

John Farrington Antiques John Farrington 32 Drury Street, Dublin 2. 01 679 1899, farrington711@hotmail.com

Johnston Antiques Paul and Chris Johnston 69-70 Francis Street, Dublin 8. 086 244 5195, johnstonantiques@ireland.com

Jorgensen Fine Art Ib Jorgensen 16 Herbert Street, Dublin 2. 01 661 9758, info@jorgensenfineart.com

L&W Duvallier William Crofton 087 253 5313, duvallier@hotmail.com

Leinster Gallery Loretta Meagher 27 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. 086 828 8283, art@leinstergallery.com

Linda’s Antiques Linda Walsh Main Street, Kinsale, Co Cork. 021 477 4754, brendan@diamondbroker.ie

Lorcan Brereton Diarmuid Brereton 29 South Anne Street, Dublin 2. 01 677 1462, lorcanbrereton@eircom.net

MacHenry Antiques Rupert MacHenry 1-7 Glen Road , Jordanstown, Whiteabbey, Newtownabbey, BT37 0RY. 0044 (0) 783 113 5226 rupert.machenry@ntlworld.com

Maguire Antiques Martin Maguire Willow Creek, Sligo Road, Ballina, Co Mayo. 087 234 9564

Marie Curran Antiques Marie Curran 087 990 8654

Michael Connell Antiques Michael Connell 58 Francis Street, Dublin 8 087 257 0150, info@michaelconnellantiques.ie

Michael Mortell Gallery

Fergal Grogan Unit 15, Greenhills Business Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24. 086 385 3180, info@dalyantiqueservices.com

Alan Wray 14 - 16 James Street South, Belfast, BT2 7GA. 0044 (0) 798 930 3897

Michael Mortell Suite 22/23, Central Hotel, Chambers, Dame Street, Dublin 2. 01 6770391, michaelmortell@eircom.net

Danker Antiques

Jewel Casket

Mona’s Antiques

Joy Danker 01 677 4009, contact@hdanker.com

Keith Cusack 17 South Anne Street, Dublin 2. 01 671 1262

Monica Noonan Savoy Centre, Patrick Street, Cork. 021 427 8171

James Wray & Co.

Morrin Antiques

Roger Grimes Antiques

Kieran Morrin 37 Francis Street, Dublin 8. 086 254 6414, morrin@eircom.net

Roger Grimes The Old Thatched Cottage, Mulranny, County Mayo. 087 233 9221, vrmayo@gmail.com

Moycullen Village Antiques

Rogers & Carroll

Maura Duffy Clarinbridge, Co Galway. 086 823 5976

John Carroll and Rory Rogers 54 Francis Street, Dublin 8. 087 0234 5529, info@rogers.com

Neptune Gallery

Roxane Moorhead

Charlotte & Andrew Bonor Law Shankill Castle, Shankhill, Co Dublin. 01 282 2139, abl@nep.ie

Roxane Moorhead, 086 814 7451, roxanemoorhead@gmail.com

Newcastle Art Gallery

Ryan & Smith Ltd

Denis Murphy 18-22 Main Street, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0AD. 048 437 23555

Don Ryan 1-3 North Street, Stewartstown, Co Tyrone, BT71 7JE. 0044 (0) 28 877 38071, fireplaces@hotmail.co.uk

Niall Mullen Antiques Niall Mullen 105 Francis Street, Dublin 8. 086 257 5988 info@niallmullenantiques.com

Sandycove Fine Art Fiona O’Reilly 55 Glasthule Road, Sandycove, Co Dublin. 087 640 3688

Niamh O’Mahony

Sean Eacrett Antiques

Niamh O’Mahony Kingsland House, Kingsland, Ballinhassig, Co Cork. 087 262 7498 niamh.mc.omahony@gmail.com

Sean Eacrett The Ashgrove Group, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise, Co Laois. 086 264 0459, info@ashgrovegroup.ie

O’Sullivan Antiques

Silver Shop

Chantal O’Sullivan 42-44 Francis Street, Dublin 8. 01 454 1143, info@osullivanantiques.com

Ian Haslam 23b Powerscourt Townhouse Centre South William Street, Dublin 2. 01 679 4147, ianhaslam@eircom.net

O’Toole Antiques & Decorative Galleries

Solomon Fine Art Suzanne MacDougal & Tara Murphy Rathmore, Naas, Co Kildare. 086 230 1983, info@solomonfineart.ie

Noel O’Toole Upper William Street, Limerick. 087 255 0985, shop@browserslimerick.com

Oman Antiques Galleries James & Angela Oman 01 616 8991, oman@indigo.ie

Oriel Gallery Mark Nulty 17 Clare Street, Dublin 2. 01 676 3410, oriel@eircom.net

P & B Rowan Peter & Briad Rowan Carlton House, 92 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5HP. 048 90 666448, peter@pbrowan.thegap.com

Pat Jones Antiques Pat Jones Sandpit Cottage, Newtown, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co Cork, 087 256 3721

Paul Cranny Antiques Paul and Susan Cranny Bank Square Gallery, 63 Maghera Street, Kilrea, Co Derry. 0044 (0) 780 270 8656, paulcrannyantiques@yahoo.co.uk

Peter Linden Peter Linden Rear 15 Georges Avenue, Blackrock Co Dublin. 086 256 6844, lindorient@gmail.com

Robert Christie Antiques Robert Christie 20 Calhame Road, Straid, Ballyclare, BT39 9NA. 0044 (0) 7802 968 846 robertchristie@btconnect.com

Southgate Fine Art Chris Southgate Marybrook House, Kanturk, Co Cork. 087 285 8814, chsa@eircom.net

Straffan Antiques John and Marie Ryan Barberstown Cross, Straffan, Co Kildare. 01 627 4018, info@straffanantiques.com

Tempo Antiques Frank and Phil Greeley 9 Cross Street Galway. 087 969 6835, tempoantiques@hotmail.com

The Malahide Antique Shop Frank Donnellan 14 New Street Malahide, Malahide Co Dublin. 01 845 2900, malahideantiques@gmail.com

Timepiece Antique Clocks Kevin Chellar 57 - 58 Patrick Street, Dublin 8. 087 226 0212, kevin@timepiece.ie

Vanessa Parker Rare Books Vanessa Parker and Roger Grimes The Old Thatched Cottage, Mulranny Co Dublin. 087 226 0212, vrmayo@gmail.com

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Niccolo Caracciolo - 1941 - 1989. Portrait of a Young Man Tempera on canvas on board, 18.5” x 13.75”

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AUTUMN 2010

| ISSUE 3

Published in conjunction with the Irish Antique Dealers’ Association.

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