Adam's MID-CENTURY MODERN Tuesday December 15th 2020

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TuesdayDecember15th
2020
MID-CENTURY MODERN
An auction of 20th Century Design & Contemporary Art
ADAM’S
Est.1887

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Front cover : Lot 54 Mark Francis
Back cover : Lot 30 Costela ‘Rib’ Chair
Inside front : Lot 13 Lumen, Milano
Inside back : Lot 29 Philip Moss

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CONTACTS
Claire-Laurence Mestrallet
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
claire@adams.ie
Brian Coyle FSCSI FRICS
CHAIRMAN
James O’Halloran BA FSCSI FRICS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
j.ohalloran@adams.ie
Stuart Cole MSCSI MRICS
DIRECTOR
s.cole@adams.ie
Amy McNamara BA MA
FINE ART DEPARTMENT
amymcnamara@adams.ie
Eamon O’Connor BA
DIRECTOR
e.oconnor@adams.ie
Ronan Flanagan
FINE ART DEPARTMENT
r.flanagan@adams.ie
Nick Nicholson
CONSULTANT
n.nicholson@adams.ie
Nicholas Gore-Grimes
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
nicholas@adams.ie
Adam Pearson BA
FINEARTDEPARTMENT
a.pearson@adams.ie
Helena Carlyle BA
ADMINISTRATOR
h.carlyle@adams.ie
Niamh Corcoran BA
FINEARTDEPARTMENT
niamh@adams.ie
Giorgia Chiesa BA MA
FINEARTDEPARTMENT
giorgia@adams.ie

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AUCTION
Tuesday 15th December 2020 at 2pm
VENUE
Adam’s Salerooms,
26 St. Stephen’s Green,
Dublin
D02 X665
Ireland
SALE VIEWING 12th
- 15th
DECEMBER
At Adam’s, 26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, D02 X665

Saturday 12th
December 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday 13th
December 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday 14th
December 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 15th
December 10:00am - 12:00pm
ADAM’S
Est.1887
26 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin D02 X665
Tel +353 1 6760261
info@adams.ie
www.adams.ie

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PURCHASERS
1. ESTIMATES AND RESERVES
These are shown below each lot in this sale.All amounts shown are in Euro. The figures shown are provided merely as a guide to prospective
purchasers.They are approximate prices which are expected, are not definitive and are subject to revision. Reserves, if any, will not be any higher
than the lower estimate.
2. PADDLE BIDDING
All intending purchasers must register for a paddle number before the auction. Please allow time for registration. Potential purchasers are recom-
mended to register on viewing days.
3. PAYMENT, DELIVERY AND PURCHASERS PREMIUM
Wednesday 4th November 2020. Under no circumstances will delivery of purchases be given whilst the auction is in progress. All purchases must
be paid for and removed from the premises not later thanThursday 5th November 2020 at the purchaser’s risk and expense.After this time all
uncollected lots will be removed to commercial storage and additional charges will apply.
Auctioneers commission on purchases is charged at the rate of 25% (inclusive ofVAT). Our payment terms are cash, banker’s draft or cheque
drawn on an Irish bank. Cheques will take a minimum of eight working days to clear the bank, unless they have been vouched to our satisfaction
prior to the sale, or you have a previous cheque payment history withAdam’s.We will not be able to release any purchases prior to the cheque
clearing.We also accept all major credit cards with the exception ofAmerican Express. Our BankTransfer details can be found on all our invoices
should you wish to make a wire transfer. Please ensure that all bank charges are paid in addition to the invoice total, in order to avoid delays in
release of the items. Goods will only be released upon clearance through the bank of all monies due.
4. VAT REGULATIONS
All lots are sold within the auctioneersVAT margin scheme. Revenue Regulations require that the buyers premium must be invoiced at a rate
which is inclusive ofVAT. This is not recoverable by anyVAT registered buyer.
5. It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot.Whilst we make certain observations on the lot,
which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be
evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative.The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is
free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.The condition report is an expression of
opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact.
Please ensure that condition report requests are submitted before 12 noon on Monday 2nd November as we cannot guarantee that they will be
dealt with after this time.
6. ABSENTEE BIDS
We are happy to execute absentee or written bids for bidders who are unable to attend and can also arrange for bidding to be conducted by
telephone. However, these services are subject to special conditions (see conditions of sale in this catalogue). All arrangements for absentee and
telephone bidding must be made before 5pm on the day prior to sale. Cancellation of bids must be confirmed before this time and cannot be guar-
anteed after the auction has commenced.Early booking is advisable as availability of lines cannot be guaranteed.
7. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to acknowledge, with thanks, the assistance of Pádraic E. Moore and Helena Carlyle.
8. ALL ELECTRICAL ITEMS IN THIS SALE HAVE NOT BEEN CERTIFIED BY A REGISTERED ELECTRICIAN.

9. ALL LOTS ARE BEING SOLD UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF SALE AS PRINTED IN THIS CATALOGUE AND
ON DISPLAY IN THE SALEROOMS.

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Tuesday 3rd
November 2020
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TABLES
A pair of two tier brass side tables with marble tops.
France, c.1960. 60 x 38 x 38cm
€ 400 - 600

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NATHALIE DU PASQUIER (B.1957)
TANTE COSE (PICCOLO)
Oil on canvas, 40 x 40cm
Signed, inscribed and dated 2003 verso
Exhibited: Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast, 2005.
€ 2,000 - 4,000
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COFFEE TABLE
A two tier glass topped coffee table with a brass and
chrome base. Italy, c.1960. 39 x 109 x 58cm
€ 400 - 600

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COFFEE TABLE
A circular marble topped coffee table with brass in-
lay on a metal base. Italy, c.1970. 44.5 x 90 x 90cm
€ 500 - 800
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VASE
A Murano glass vase. Italy, c.1940.
37cm (h)
€ 400 - 600

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JOHN BOYD (B.1957)
ECHO
Oil on board, 38 x 38cm
Signed and inscribed verso
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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LOCKERS
A pair of rosewood lockers with a single drawer and
brass detailing. Italy, c.1960. 55 x 58 x 33cm
€ 600 - 800
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MURANO
A vintage glass bottle with stopper.
Murano, c.1970. 32cm (h)
€ 200 - 400

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ARMCHAIRS
A pair of wing-back armchairs. Italy. c.1960.
Recently upholstered. 99 x 73 x 64cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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MARK FRANCIS (B.1962)
FILTRATION I
Oil on canvas over board, 66.5 x 53.5cm
€ 5,000 - 8,000

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RICHARD GORMAN RHA (B.1946)
SQUEEZE RED, 2013
Gouache on handmade kozo washi paper, 64 x 49cm
Signed with initials, inscribed and dated 2013
Provenance: With Kerlin Gallery, Dublin, label verso.
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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CONSOLE
A rosewood console with a glass top, four draw-
ers with brass handles, Italy. c. 1960.
92 x 193 x 46cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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VICTOR WILKINS
An oval teak extending dining table by Victor Wilkins,
with afromosia banding with a hidden centre leaf. c.1960
73 x 163cm; 210 x 107cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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NIELS OTTO MØLLER (1922-1988)
A set of 6 teak ‘Model 75’ chairs by Niels Otto Møller.
Denmark. c.1960. 74 x 50 x 44cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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MARTIN GALE RHA (B.1949)
THE BULL AND THE RIVER
Oil on canvas, 91.5 x 107cm
Signed and dated 2002 verso
Provenance: With Messum’s, Cork Street, London, label verso.
€ 6,000 - 10,000

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RICHARD SERRA (B.1938)
DEALER’S CHOICE
Etching, 32 x 37cm
Signed and dated (19)’96
Edition 24/78
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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RICHARD SERRA (B.1938)
UNTITLED (19)’96
Etching, 22.5 x 30cm
Edition 88/100
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926)
An Art Nouveau console by Louis Majorelle, mahogany
and satin-birch with two drawers and reeded scroll ends
on splayed legs. France, c.1910. 80 x 122 x 48cm
€ 5,000 - 8,000

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CIAN MCLOUGHLIN (B.1973)
DIDI AND GOGO
Oil on canvas, Diptych, 188 x 180cm
Signed
Provenance: The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
April 2006 marked the centenary of Samuel Beckett’s birth. In honour of this occasion, the Beck-
ett Centenary Festival Committee, in association with the Gate Theatre and the Department of
Arts, Tourism and Sport, launched an exhibition of works by Cian McLoughlin. Showcased at the
OPW, these pieces explored Beckett’s three main plays - ‘End Game’, ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’ and
‘Waiting for Godot’. In order to prepare for this, McLoughlin spent three years talking to, studying
and painting the actors who had become synonymous with Beckett’s masterpieces, producing
large scale portraits that strove to display not the actor, but the character which they embodied.
Although not part of the original Beckett Series, the current works draw wholly on the experience
that McLoughlin gained during this process. Commissioned by the Shelbourne Hotel in 2007,
these diptychs capture the tragic couplings of Vladimir (Didi) and Estragon (Gogo) and Pozzo
and Lucky from ‘Waiting for Godot’. Encroaching as spectres from the fog, the faces of Barry
McGovern, Johnny Murphy, Alan Stanford and Stephen Brennan are transformed. Their usual
expressions are replaced by a haunted, uneasy look, causing us to examine the uncomfort-
able undercurrent of Becket’s most famous work: our own existence. Throughout the play, the
characters struggle to complete basic tasks, such as putting on shoes, and amble in a state of
confusion and forgetfulness. It would seem that only Didi recalls the events of the previous day,
but even so he clings to physical objects as proof, as if he too thinks that, perhaps, their place in
the world isn’t as concrete as it appears. Such reminders are gratefully accepted by Gogo, who is
presented to us as the more vulnerable of the pair; ‘We always find something, eh Didi, to give us
the impression we exist?’
In ‘Waiting for Godot’, Beckett’s characters are presented to us as pairs. Dominating the play
are Vladimir and Estragon and these are complemented by Pozzo and Lucky. By forming two
diptychs, McLoughlin has artfully mirrored Beckett’s creation. Each half of the diptych can survive
on its own accord, however, it is by pairing the canvases that the work is completed. ‘Waiting for
Godot’ sees Gogo and Didi arguing and Gogo despairing, asking to end the wait. Yet, the pair
do not separate. Similarly, Pozzo talks of selling Lucky but Act II sees them firmly side by side. It
seems that each would rather stay together in a misery that they know than face an alternative. In
one of the darker moments of the play, Didi and Gogo discuss hanging themselves from a tree.
Ultimately, it is not the fear of death that holds them back, but rather the fear that one might live
and be required to continue alone.
By accepting the challenge of his Beckett paintings, Cian McLoughlin was forced to depict the
intangible. Each piece became a study in human emotion, his brush strokes carefully gliding
through a myriad of thoughts, concerns and fears. In an interview with Fumo Gallery, McLoughlin
remarked on a quote by Robert Frost, ‘a poem is like ice on a stove - riding on its own melting’.
Here, it is clear to see that McLoughlin implemented this philosophy. With each glance, the paint
slips forwards, the images tumbling to engulf the viewer in a wave of feeling.
€ 6,000 - 10,000

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CIAN MCLOUGHLIN (B.1973)
POZZO AND LUCKY
Signed
Provenance: The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
€ 6,000 - 10,000

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GIO PONTI (1891-1979)
A set of six ‘Model 602’ dining chairs by Gio Ponti,
Italy c.1955. 86 x 43 x 45cm
With certificates from the Gio Ponti archive.
€ 4,000 - 6,000

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SQUEEZE VERONESE, 2013
Gouache on handmade kozo washi paper,
64 x 49cm, Signed with initials, inscribed
and dated 2013
€ 3,000 - 5,000
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MERROW ASSOCIATES
A rosewood and glass topped coffee table with a
chrome frame, by Merrow Associates. c.1960,
41 x 121 x 56cm
€ 500 - 800

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LA MURRINA
Green Glass charger by La Murrina.
Italy, c.1960. 40.5 x 40.5 x 5.5cm
€ 150 - 200
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TOM DIXON (B.1959)
Tom Dixon ‘Colonna’ vase for Salviati,
signed. 34 x 27cm
€ 500 - 800

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TABLE LAMP
A large opaque glass table lamp on a
tripod base. Italy. 61 x 40 x 40cm
€ 300 - 500
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TABLE LAMP
Brass table lamp with an opaque glass shade.
Italy c.1970. 54cm (h)
€ 400 - 600

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GIANFRACO FRATTINI (1926-2004)
A rosewood revolving bar by Gianfranco Frattini for
Bernini with tambor doors and a brass circular top.
With maker’s stamp. Italy, c.1960. 56 x 70 x 70cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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PHILIP MOSS (B.1961)
For Damilola
Oil on linen
127 x 127cm
Signed, inscribed and dated 2006
€ 4,000 - 6,000

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COSTELA ‘RIB’ CHAIRS
A pair of Costela ‘Rib’ chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, in
Brazilian Imbuia wood and metal, c.1960. 73.5 x 71 x 73.5cm
€ 6,000 - 8,000

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DONALD TESKEY RHA (B.1956)
ABANDONED PICKUP I, 2006
Acrylic on paper, 30.5 x 30.5cm
Provenance: With Rubicon Gallery, Dublin, label verso.
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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ARMCHAIRS
A pair of 1960s Italian armchairs on brass
legs. Recently upholstered. 88 x 89 x 72cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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MISSONI
A vintage wool rug designed by Missoni produced by
T. J. Vestor. c.1980. 240 x 167cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500

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EAMES
An EA108 office chair by Eames, produced by
Vitra, with maker’s label. 82 x 58.5 x 52cm
€ 300 - 500
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EAMES
€ 300 - 500
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EAMES
€ 300 - 500

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EAMES
€ 300 - 500
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EAMES
€ 300 - 500
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EAMES
An EA108 office chair by Eames, produced
by Vitra, with maker’s label. 82 x 58.5 x 52cm
€ 300 - 500

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T-PONS
A chrome T-Pons Arco floor lamp with adjustable
tubular structure. c.1970. 200cm (h)
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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ILLUM WIKKELSO (1919-1999)
A teak ‘Copella’ armchair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels
Eilersen, c.1960, Denmark. 70 x 68 x 68cm
€ 500 - 800

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CLAUDE RUTAULT (B.1941)
GAME OVER II
Acrylic on canvas, 80 x 80cm
€ 800 - 1,200
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NEIL MORRIS
A three drawer console/desk by Neil Morris for Mor-
ris of Glasgow, part of the Cumbrae Range, Austra-
lian walnut with sycamore handles, on splayed legs,
c.1960, with maker’s stamp. 74 x 115 x 47cm
€ 700 - 1,000
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VASE
A 1970s Italian glass vase,
28cm (h)
€ 200 - 300

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GINO SARFATTI (1912-1985)
A ‘Model 548’ table lamp designed by
Gino Sarfatti for Flos, Italy. 49 x 50 x 50cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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LOUIS KALFF (1897-1976)
A ‘Diplomat’ lamp by Louis Kalff for Philips,
with maker’s stamp, c.1960. 42cm high
€ 800 - 1,200

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MIRROR
A large brass framed mirror. Italy. c.1960,
145 x 65 x 2cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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MARY THERESA KEOWN (B.1974)
FILIPPO LIPPI OBSCURED
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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COFFEE TABLE
A glass topped coffee table on a brass base.
Italy, c.1970. 35 x 121 x 71cm
€ 200 - 300

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FELIM EGAN (B.1952)
STRAND NOTE ‘A’
Mixed media on panel, 48 x 48cm
Signed and dated (20)’01 verso
€ 1,500 - 2,500
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YNGVE EKSTROM (1913-1988)
A lamino chair and foot stool designed by Yngve
Ekstrom and produced by Swedese with maker’s
stamp. 79 x 58 x 53cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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SQUEEZE TURQUOISE, 2013
Gouache on handmade kozo washi paper, 64 x 49cm
Signed with initials, inscribed and dated 2013
€ 3,000 - 5,000

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SEAN SCULLY (B.1945)
1.12.01
Watercolour on paper, 38 x 50.7cm
Signed, inscribed/dated (20)’01
Provenance: With Kerlin Gallery, Dublin,
label verso.
€ 10,000 - 15,000
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SIDEBOARD
A rosewood sideboard attributed to Pierre
Gueriche, c.1960. France, 78 x 190 x 43 cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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MARK FRANCIS (B.1962)
RAMAN, 2013
Acrylic and oil on canvas, 214 x 153cm
€ 15,000 - 25,000
Mark Francis was born in Newtownards, Co. Down, Northern Ireland in 1962. In the mid 1980s he commenced his
studies in London, attending St. Martin’s College of Art and then Chelsea School of Art. In the earlier years of his
career Francis participated in several group shows that have come to be viewed as seminal and representative of
that era. His paintings were featured in Sensation, the controversial exhibition of Charles Saatchi’s collection that
took place at London’s Royal Academy in 1997 before touring to the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin and the Brook-
lyn Museum in New York. He was also one of several artists featured in the touring exhibition Absolut Vision: New
British Painting in the 1990s.
From the beginning of his career Francis has explored variations of a distinctive visual language that is firmly rooted
in the history of twentieth century abstract painting. Comparisons can be made with the transcendent formalism
of Agnes Martin or Brice Marden. Like these aforementioned figures Francis’ work is an investigation into the
possibilities of pure form, line and colour. However, while his work can be positioned in this lineage of painters that
eschewed the physics of the ‘real world’ Francis’ vocabulary draws directly on material sourced from the natural
sciences. Images of molecules, cells and microbiological structures provide an important touchstone; therefore his
images hover perpetually somewhere between minimalist abstraction and representations of the microsphere.
In the case of Raman, an exquisite piece daing from 2013, Francis takes visual elements from spectroscopy; the
study of how light interacts with matter. Raman spectroscopy (named after Indian physicist C. V. Raman) is a
technique that uses the interaction of light with matter to establish the composition of a particular material. This
mode of spectroscopy is used to analyse the physical make-up of an object; particularly historical artefacts such
as paintings and sculptures. It can be used to identify the pigments in paintings and give information on their
composition or the original state of an artwork in instances where pigments have degraded over time. The vertical
bands that make up Raman are evocative of strata of paint as seen through an electron microscope. The fluid
strokes visible in these stripes underscore how process is central to Francis’ painting method; they appear almost
as though they have been applied through the rapid dragging of a squeegee in a vertical motion. Similarly, the
vermilion ‘dots’ punctuating this dazzling piece possess a soft focus that results from Francis’ trademark use of the
wet-on-wet technique. This technique gives his painting a unique surface quality while creating a visually intriguing
pictorial space.
Frances has had numerous solo exhibitions including Ocean Light at Gallery Forsblom, Helsinki, Finland and
White Light, Kerlin Gallery, Dublin (both 2019) and at Dirimart, Istanbul (2014); Abbot Hall Gallery, UK (2010); Dublin
City Gallery, The Hugh Lane (2008); City Art Gallery, Manchester (1995); and a highly acclaimed retrospective
exhibition at Milton Keynes Gallery (2000). His paintings are featured in New Generation, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen,
Switzerland and in Cream, Museum of Contemporary Art, Helsinki (2010). He is represented in numerous collec-
tions including Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin; Tate Gallery, London; Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Met-
ropolitan Museum of Art, New York; de Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco; Museum of Modern Art, Miami;
The Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri; and Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery, Dublin.
Pádraic E. Moore, October, 2020

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ICO PARISI (1912-1985)
A rosewood office chair with green leather
upholstery by Ico Parisi for MIM, Roma. c.1950,
80 x 53 x 60cm
€ 400 - 600
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upholstery by Ico Parisi for MIM, Roma. c.1950,
80 x 53 x 60cm
€ 400 - 600

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T-PONS
A chrome T-Pons Arco floor lamp with
adjustable tubular structure. c.1970. 200cm (h)
€ 1,000 - 1,500
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upholstery by Ico Parisi for MIM, Roma.
c.1950, 80 x 68 x 60cm
€ 600 - 800

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MAX INGRAND (1908-1969)
A pair of ‘Model 1636s’ by Max Ingrand for
Fontana Arté, c.1950. 42 x 15cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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BRIAN BOURKE (B.1936)
WINTER
€ 4,000 - 6,000

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ZELOUF & BELL
Four Seasons Cocktail Cabinet. A luxurious custom freestanding bow-fronted
cocktail cabinet, incorporating a wine cooler and ample storage for bottles and
glasses in selected silvery grey tone-on-tone ripple sycamore with an iced koto
and mirrored interior, inlaid with polished aluminium in a ‘string of onions’ motif. a
pair of shimmering steel lace panels in acid-etched steel have a fortune-like res-
onance, creating a conceal/reveal layered display. Four purple leather-lined ripple
sycamore drawers open by touch; cabinets have adjustable height shelving. The
split-height trio of shelves feature aluminium rails; dimmable led lighting, amethyst
gemstone bar top. 210(H) x 300(W) x 60cm(D)
€ 10,000 - 15,000

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A desk lamp designed by Louis Kalff
for Philips, c.1960, with maker’s
stamp. 52cm (h)
€ 400 - 600
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A ‘Bijou’ tripod lamp, designed by
Louis Kalff for Philips, c.1960.
32cm (h)
€ 400 - 600

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FASE
A chrome and enamel desk lamp by
Fase, with maker’s stamp. Italy.
c.1960 41 x 44 x 32cm
€ 400 - 600

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CECIL KING (1921 - 1986)
BERLIN SUITE III
Screenprint, 34 x 25
Edition 13/75
€ 200 - 400
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CARLO DI CARLI (1910-1999)
A ‘spider’ coffee table by Carlo di Carli, with a
circular glass top. c.1960. 49 x 72 x 72cm
€ 700 - 1,000

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VASES
A pair of vintage glass vases. c. 1960.
Italy. 36.5 cm (high)
€ 400 - 600
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ALDO ROSSI
A cherrywood desk by Aldo Rossi for
Molteni. c.1960. Italy. 76 x 140 x 76cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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FLOOR LAMP
A brass floor lamp with three coloured
enamelled shades. Italy, c.1960. 200cm (h)
€ 700 - 1,000
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ALDO TURA (1909-1963)
A 3 tier drinks trolley by Aldo Tura with
brass detailing and lacquered goat skin
tops. Italy, c.1960s. 74 x 53 x 31cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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WILLIAM SCOTT CBE RA (1913-1989)
ANGLES EQUAL, ‘A POEM FOR ALEXANDER’
Screenprint, 57 x 77cm
Artist’s proof (the edition is 75)
€ 2,000 - 3,000
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VASE
A Murano glass vase. Italy,
c.1970. 31cm (h)
€ 200 - 300
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GUY LEFEVRE
A sideboard by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, two double doors with four
drawers with brass detailing, c.1970. 84 x 233 x 48cm
€ 2,000 - 4,000

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SIMON ENGLISH (B.1956)
WHEN THE SHIP SAILED
Acrylic on paper, 30 x 40cm
Signed verso
€ 700 - 1,000
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ARMCHAIRS
A pair of 1960s Italian armchairs. Recently
upholstered. 81 x 77 x 70cm.
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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ANNE MADDEN (B.1932)
SIGHT LINE II
€ 8,000 - 12,000

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A set of eight dining chairs by Ico Parisi, Italy c.1950.
79 x 46 x 47cm
With certificates from the Ico Parisi archive.
€ 3,000 - 5,000

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CECIL KING (1921-1986)
BREACH
Oil on paper, 28 x 23cm
Provenance: David Hendriks Gallery, Dublin
label verso
€ 700 - 1,000
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COFFEE TABLE
A Rosewood coffee table with brass inlay and a
square glass top. Italy, 1970. 33 x 80 x 80cm
€ 600 - 800

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MIRROR
An oval Crystal Art Blue Mirror. Italy, c.1960.
89 x 59 x 2cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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JOHN BOYD (B.1957)
MEGRUM, 1992
Oil on board, 51 x 35.5cm
Signed; signed, inscribed and dated (19)’92 verso
Provenance: With Christopher Hull Gallery, label verso.
€ 2,000 - 4,000
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MARCELLO CUNEO
A pair of ‘Model Luisa’ chrome folding chairs
by Marcello Cuneo, for Mobel Italia, c.1970.
79.5 x 54 x 41cm
€ 500 - 800

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PAOLO TILCHE (1925-2003)
A pair of ‘Model Anna’ table lamps by Paolo Tilche.
33cm (h)
€ 800 - 1,200

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ELLSWORTH KELLY (1923-2015)
UNTITLED (RED)
Lithograph, 112 x 102cm
Signed
Edition 1/18
€ 7,000 - 10,000

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LIAM BELTON RHA (B.1947)
PEWTER AND EGGS
Oil on canvas, 40 x 61cm (15¾ x 24”)
Signed; also signed, inscribed and dated 2015 verso
€ 4,000 - 6,000

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ISA
A rosewood framed circular mirror
by ISA. 70 x 70 x 8cm
€ 600 - 800
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BARBINI
A glass incense/candle holder by Barbini,
signed and dated (19)’79, Italy. 12cm (h)
€ 100 - 150
88
LOCKERS
A pair of rosewood bedside lockers with a single drawer and
black glass shelf. c.1950. Italy 57 x 57 x 33 cm
€ 600 - 800

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November 2020
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JOHN NOEL SMITH (B.1952)
UNITED FIELD PAINTING
Oil on canvas, 105.5 x 60cm
Signed, inscribed and dated (20)’07 verso
€ 3,000 - 5,000

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RAOUL DUFY (1877-1953)
RUE CHAUDE IN MARSEILLES (C.1930)
Pen and ink on china paper, 27 x 20cm
Signed
Provenance: The Andipa Gallery, London; with photo
certificate by Fanny Guillon-Laffaille. Certificate number
D01-1293.
€ 4,000 - 6,000
91
BARBINI
A glass vase by Barbini signed and
dated (19)’70, Italy. 28cm (h)
€ 300 - 500
92
DESK
A birdseye maple desk, with two drawers and a
glass insert, Italy c.1950. 74 x 97 x 50cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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November 2020
93
FORNASETTI
A Fornasetti magazine rack, with maker’s mark.
Italy, 26.5 x 35 x 29.5cm
€ 300 - 500
94
FORNASETTI
A Fornasetti tray, silk encased in perspex,
with maker’s stamp. Italy, 3 x 30 x 30cm
€ 200 - 300
95
GABRIELLA CRESPI (1922-2017)
A Gabriella Crespi tray, with glass insert, Italy
c.1970, signed. 42.5 x 30cm
€ 500 - 700

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PAUL BELVOIR (B.1963)
A Set of Fire Tools (c.2012)
Bronze, 79 x 24cm
Stamped ‘Belvoir’ on base
€ 1,000 - 1,500
97
UMBRELLA STAND
A 1960s umbrella stand, Italy. 51.5cm
€ 150 - 250
98
OSVALDO BORSANI (1911-1985)
A brass umbrella stand by Osvaldo Borsani,
c.1940. 74 x 30 x 32cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500

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November 2020
99
MERCEDES HELNWEIN (AUSTRIAN B.1979)
Queen of the Underground
Pencil, 71 x 93cm
Signed and dated 2006
Provenance: Hillsboro Fine Art, Dublin, label verso
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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LUMEN
A pendant light by Lumen, Milano, brass and glass, with adjustable stem,
Italy c.1950. 60 x 60 x 60cm
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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November 2020
101
MIRROR
An oval brass framed mirror. Italy.
77 x 124.5 x 4 cm
€ 500 - 800
102
DRINKS TROLLEY
A two tier drinks trolley with a removable
tray and brass detailing. c.1950. Italy.
72 x 71 x 47cm.
€ 300 - 500

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DUVIVIER ARMCHAIRS
A pair of armchairs by Duvivier upholstered in cream leather,
with maker’s label. 77 x 67 x 88cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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November 2020
104
TABLE LAMPS
A pair of glass table lamps with opaque glass
shades and chrome detailing. Italy. c.1970.
35cm (h)
€ 400 - 600
105
TABLE LAMPS
A pair of green lacquered table
lamps, with brass detailing. Italy
c.1970. 64 x 34 x 34 cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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MAX INGRAND (1908 -1969)
A Max Ingrand table lamp for Fontana Arté,
Italy c.1960. 30 x 10.5 x 15cm
€ 2,500 - 3,500
107
MAX INGRAND (1908 -1969)
A Max Ingrand table lamp, ‘Model 2049’ for
Fontana Arté, Italy c.1960. 19cm high
€ 1,400 - 1,800

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November 2020
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TABLES
A nest of duo tables with brass frames
and glass tops. Italy. c. 1970. 42 x 50.5
x 37 cm
€ 300 - 500
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TABLES
A nest of duo tables with brass frames
and glass tops. Italy. c. 1970. 42 x 50.5
x 37 cm
€ 300 - 500
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GOTTFRIED HELNWEIN (B. 1948)
THE DISASTERS OF WAR 13
Archival print, 100 x 70cm
Signed, edition 4/48
€ 3,000 - 5,000

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November 2020
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SIMON ENGLISH (B.1956)
THE END OF SUMMER
Acrylic on paper, 30 x 40cm
Signed verso
€ 700 - 1,000
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LUCIANO FRIGERIO (1928 -1999)
A pair of rosewood lockers by Luciano Frigerio,
Italy, c.1970, with maker’s stamp. 55 x 50 x 38cm
€ 600 - 800

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LUCIANO FRIGERIO (1928 -1999)
A rosewood sideboard by Luciano Frigerio with
maker’s stamp. Italy, c.1970. 76 x 168 x 54cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500

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November 2020
114
MICHAEL COLEMAN (B.1951)
UNTITLED
Oil on Paper, a pair 38 x 28cm
€ 300 - 500
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LOCKERS
A pair of rosewood bedside lockers with
double doors and brass handles. c.1960.
Italy. 65 x 55 x 35 cm
€ 600 - 800

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MIRROR
An oval Crystal Art mirror with coat hanger
hooks. Italy, c.1950. 53 x 100cm
€ 600 - 800
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TABLES
A nest of trio tables with brass frames and
glass tops. Italy. c.1960. 45 x 66 x 39cm
€ 300 - 500

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November 2020
118
MARLENE DUMAS (B.1953)
EVIDENCE OF VIRTUE
Lithograph, 29.5 x 19.5cm
Edition 45/45
€ 400 - 600
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GAETANO PESCE (B.1939)
UP1 Lounge Chair designed by Gaetano Pesce
for C+B Italia. c.1970. 67 x 100 x 100cm
€ 600 - 800

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VITRA
A conference table by Vitra, with maker’s stamp.
72 x 240 x 120cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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November 2020
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GIANFRANCO FRATTINI (1926 - 2004)
A set of 4 nesting tables by Gianfranco Frattini for
Cassina, with reversable tops and maker’s stamp.
Italy, c.1960. 53 x 60 x 60 cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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SAPORITI
A set of eight chrome dining chairs by Saporiti,
Italy c.1970. 82 x 49 x 45cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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November 2020
123
JANET MULLARNEY (1952 - 2020)
CONDOMINIO (FLATS) - (A VERSION)
Mixed Media, 100 x 78 x 20cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000
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LAMP
A dome shaped glass lamp on
a brass base. Italy, c.1960.
42 x 40 x 40cm
€ 400 - 600

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CECIL KING (1921 - 1986)
INTRUSION
Screenprint, 49.5 x 76cm
Edition 53/75
Signed and inscribed
€ 400 - 600
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INGRID ATTERBERG
A ‘Grafika’ vase by Ingrid Atterberg for Upsa-
la-Ekeby, c.1950, maker’s mark on the base.
22.5cm (h)
€ 250 - 350
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COFFEE TABLE
A brass and wood coffee table, with a
glass top. Italy, c.1950. 50 x 60 x 60cm
€ 400 - 600

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November 2020
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PIERRE VANDEL
A black lacquered cabinet, with brass detailing
by Pierre Vandel, with maker’s label, c.1970.
71 x 71 x 45cm
€ 600 - 800

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CLEA VAN DER GRIJN (B.1967)
UNTITLED
Oil and gold leaf on canvas, 50 x 50cm
Signed and dated 2002 verso
€ 1,500 - 2,000
130
COFFEE TABLE
A circular glass coffee table on a pedestal
base. Murano, c.1970. 43 x 57.5 x 57.5cm
€ 400 - 600

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November 2020
131
MAISON DESNY
A Maison Desny table lamp, in brass and
lacquered wood. France, c.1930. 39cm (h)
€ 800 - 1,200
132
ROMEO REGA
A Romeo Rega table lamp in brass and glass,
on a marble base. Italy, c.1970. 42cm (h)
€ 300 - 500

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LAMP
A copper and chrome desk lamp, France,
c.1960. 38cm (h)
€ 200 - 300
134
EILEEN GRAY
A ‘Model N71’ desk lamp, attributed to Eileen Gray,
produced by Jumo. 39 x 44 x 20cm
€ 700 - 1,000

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November 2020
135
GILLIAN LAWLER (B.1977)
HIGH RISE
Oil on canvas, 70.5 x 80.5cm
Exhibited: The Fenderesky Gallery, Belfast, 2007.
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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INGO MAURER (1932 - 1999)
A ‘Bulb’ lamp, by Ingo Maurer (c.1966),
chrome and glass. 28 x 20 x 20cm
€ 400 - 600
136
DINING TABLE
A rosewood circular extending dining
table with one leaf. Denmark, c.1960.
73 x 110/160 x 110cm
€ 800 - 1,200

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November 2020
138
MIRROR
A brass framed mirror, Italy c.1960
90 x 56 x 4cm
€ 300 - 500

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TONI ZUCCHERI (B.1937)
A clear glass vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt.
with maker’s label. Italy. c.1970. 36cm (h)
€ 200 - 300
140
ZELOUF & BELL
A wenge desk by Zelouf & Bell with two
doors and one drawer. 78 x 205 x 60cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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November 2020
141
DAVID CRONE RHA RUA (B.1937)
TREE
Oil on canvas, 40.5 x 50.5cm
Signed, inscribed and dated (20)’03 verso
€ 1,500 - 2,500

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GIAMPIERO ROMANO (B.1973)
A rosewood framed mirror by Giampiero Romano,
Italy. 99 x 74 x 4cm
€ 1,500 - 2,000

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November 2020
143
DOOR HANDLES
A pair of glass and brass door handles,
Italy c.1960. 35 x 12cm
€ 800 - 1,200
144
ICE BUCKET
A 1960s ice bucket featuring a serpent.
France. 22 x 28 x 28cm
€ 200 - 300

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145
MAX SAUZE
A chrome and green leather magazine
rack by Max Sauza. c.1980.
33 x 36 x 36cm
€ 200 - 300
146
PETER HVIDT AND ORLA MALGAARD
A teak two tier ‘Minera’ table by Peter Hvidt
& Orla Malgaard, Denmark, c.1960.
64 x 77 x 77cm
€ 700 - 1,000

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November 2020
147
NICK MILLER (B.1962)
REFLECTION WITH BUDDHA AND FLOWERS
Oil on linen, 35.5 x 61cm
Signed and dated 1999; signed, inscribed and
dated 1999 verso
Provenance: With Rubicon Gallery label verso.
€ 1,000 - 1,500
148
PIERRE VANDEL
A two tier glass and Lucite coffee table by
Pierre Vandel, Paris, with maker’s label,
c.1970. 40 x 109 x 58 cm
€ 400 - 600

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ICO PARISI
A glass topped coffee table by Ico Parisi, Italy c.1950.
50 x 120 x 53cm
With certificate from the Ico Parisi archive.
€ 2,000 - 3,000

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November 2020
150
SONJA LANDWEER (B.1933)
HORNED VESSEL
Bronze, 18 x 25 x 23cm
Exhibited: Peppercanister Gallery, Dublin
€ 1,500 - 2,000
151
LEOPOLDO NOVOA (1919-2012)
UNTITLED
Bronze, 26.5cm (h)
Signed and numbered 3/8
€ 400 - 600

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ICO PARISI
A pair of wooden valet stands by Ico Parisi
for Fratelli Reguitti, with maker’s mark stamp.
c.1950. Italy. 150 x 45cm
€ 1,000 - 1,500

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November 2020
153
CHANDELIER
A brass and glass chandelier, with fifty-four glass
drops, Italy. 90 x 60 x 60cm
€ 700 - 1,000

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MIRROR
A brass framed mirror. Italy. c.1960.
86 x 31 x 3cm
€ 200 - 300

26St.Stephens Green,Dublin 2.+35316760261
IMPORTANT IRISH ART
Wednesday 9th December 2020, 6:00pm
26 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Tel +353 1 676 0261
info@adams.ie | www.adams.ie
Contact:
James O’Halloran, Nicholas Gore-Grimes
or Stuart Cole at +353 (0) 1 676 0261
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Auction Tuesday 8th December 2020
FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES
A Pair of Early 20th Century Sapphire and
Diamond Pendent Earrings, circa 1920
Sold in September 2020. Price realised €35,000
Deadline for this important sale: Friday 6th November 2020
Auction on Tuesday 8th December 2020
All enquiries: Claire@adams.ie
26 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Tel +353 1 676 0261
www.adams.ie
ADAM’S
Est.1887
Ireland’s Premier Jewellery Auctioneers

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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS
The Auctioneer carries on business on the following terms and conditions and on such other terms or conditions as may be expressly agreed with the Auction-
eer or set out in any relevant Catalogue. Conditions 17-22 relate mainly to buyers and conditions 24-40 relate mainly to sellers. Words and phrases with special
meanings are defined in condition 1. Buyers and sellers are requested to read carefully the Cataloguing Practice and Catalogue Explanations contained in condi-
tions 2 and 8.
The headings of the conditions herein contained are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be part of, or to effect, the meaning or
interpretation thereof.
DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
Definitions
1. In these conditions the following words and expressions shall have the
following meanings:
‘Auctioneer’ – James Adam and Sons trading as Adam’s
‘Auctioneer’s Commission’ – The commission payable to the Auctioneer by
the buyer and seller as specified in conditions 22 and 26.
‘Catalogue’ – Any advertisement, brochure, estimate, price list or other
publication.
‘Forgery’ – A Lot which was made with the intention of deceiving with re-
gard to authorship, culture, source, origin, date, age or period and which
is not shown to be such in the description therefore in the Catalogue and
the market value for which at the date of the auction was substantially less
than it would have been had the Lot been in accordance with the Catalogue
description.
‘Hammer Price’ – The price at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auction-
eer to the buyer.
‘Lot’ – Any item which is deposited with the Auctioneer with a view to its
sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any
Lot number in any Catalogue.
‘Proceeds of Sale’ – The net amount due to the seller being the Hammer
Price of the Lot after deducting the Auctioneer’s Commission thereon un-
der condition 26 the seller’s contribution towards insurance under condi-
tion 28, such VAT as is chargeable and any other amounts due by the seller
to the Auctioneer in whatever capacity howsoever arising.
‘Registration Form or Register’ – The registration form (or, in the case of
persons who have previously attended at auctions held by the Auctioneer
and completed registration forms, the register maintained by the Auction-
eer which is compiled from such registration forms) to be completed and
signed by each prospective buyer or, where the Auctioneer has acknowl-
edged that a bidder is acting as agent on behalf of a named principal, each
such bidder prior to the commencement of an auction.
‘Sale Agreement Form’ – The sale agreement form to be completed and
signed by each seller prior to the commencement of an auction.
‘Total Amount Due’ – The Hammer Price of the Lot sold, the Auctioneer’s
Commission due thereon under condition 22, such VAT as is chargeable
and any additional interest, expenses or charges due hereunder.
‘V.A.T.’ – Value Added Tax.
Cataloguing Practice and Catalogue Explanations
2.Terms regarding cataloguing practice used in catalogues have specific
meanings, and attention is drawn to these explanations in each published
catalogue.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Auctioneer Acting as Agent
3. The Auctioneer is selling as agent for the seller unless it is specifically
stated to the contrary. The Auctioneer as agent for the seller is not respon-
sible for any default by the seller or the buyer. The Auctioneer reserves the
right to bid on behalf of the seller.
Auctioneer Bidding on behalf of Buyer
4. It is suggested that the interests of prospective buyers are best protected
and served by the buyers attending at an auction. However, the Auctioneer
will, if instructed, execute bids on behalf of a prospective buyer. Neither the
Auctioneer nor its employees, servants or agents shall be responsible for
any neglect or default in executing bids or failing to execute bids.
Admission to Auctions
5. The Auctioneer shall have the right exercisable in its absolute discretion
to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at its auctions by any
person.
Acceptance of Bids
6. The Auctioneers shall have the right exercisable in its absolute discretion
to refuse any bids, advance the bidding in any manner it may decide, with-
draw or divide any Lot, combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of a
dispute, to put any Lot up for auction again.
Indemnities
7. Any indemnity given under these conditions shall extend to all actions,
proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses whatever and howso-
ever incurred or suffered by the person entitled to the benefit of the in-
demnity and the Auctioneer declares itself to be a trustee of the benefit of
every such indemnity for its employees, servants or agents to the extent
that such indemnity is expressed to be for their benefit.
Representations in Catalogues
8. Representations or statements made by the Auctioneer in any Cata-
logue as to attribution, authorship, genuineness, source, origin, date, age,
provenance, condition or estimated selling price or value is a statement of
opinion only. Neither the Auctioneer nor its employees, servants or agents
shall be responsible for the accuracy of any such opinions. Every person
interested in a Lot must exercise and rely on their own judgement and
opinion as to such matters.
Governing Law
9. These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
Irish Law.
Notices
10. Any notice or other communication required to be given by the Auction-
eer hereunder to a buyer or a seller shall, where required, be in writing and
shall be sufficiently given if delivered by hand or sent by post to, in the case
of the buyer, the address of the buyer specified in the Registration Form or
Register, and in the case of the seller, the address of the seller specified in
the Sale Agreement Form or to such other address as the buyer or seller (as
appropriate) may notify the Auctioneer in writing. Every notice or commu-
nication given in accordance with this condition shall be deemed to have
been received if delivered by hand on the day and time of delivery and if
delivered by post three (3) business days after posting.
Conflict of Interest
11. The Auctioneer affirms that no conflict of interest exists that prevents
him/her providing the property service for the Client.
Records
12. The Auctioneer will keep a record of the services provided on foot of
any Agreement for 6 years. All financial records must be kept for 7 years.
Bank Account
13. The Auctioneer’s “Client Account” is held at:
Bank of Ireland
39 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Client Monies
14. Any interest credited to the Client Account in respect of monies held by
the Auctioneer will be dispersed in accordance with the Property Services
(Regulation) Act 2011 (Client Moneys) Regulations 2012.
Complaints
15. Any complaint which the Client may have arising under this Agreement
may be dealt with by Eamon O’Connor - email: e.oconnor@adams.ie - tel:
+353 1 6760261. A response will issue within 10 working days of receipt of
the complaint.
Where the Client is dissatisfied with the response to the complaint received
from the Auctioneer, the Client may make a complaint to: Property Services
Regulatory Authority, Abbey Buildings, Abbey Road, Navan, Co Meath, C15
K7PY.
Statement of obligations on the Auctioneer pursuant to section 42
and 43 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Fi-
nancing) Act 2010
16. The Auctioneer is obliged under sections 42 and 43 of the Criminal Jus-
tice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 to report to An
Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners suspicious transactions
and transactions involving places designated under section 32 of that Act.
The maximum cash accepted per transaction is €8,000. For any cash pay-
ments in excess of €500, a PSRA cash origin form will have to completed.

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CONDITIONS 17-22 (INCLUSIVE) PREDOMINANTLY
CONCERN THE BUYER
Non-Payment or Failure to Collect Purchased Lots
17. If a buyer fails to pay for and/or collect any purchased Lot by the dates
herein specified for payment and collection the Auctioneer shall, in its
absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies
it may have, be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or
remedies without further notice to the buyer:
(a) To issue court proceedings for damages for breach of contract.
(b) To rescind the sale of that Lot or any other Lots sold to the buyer
whether at that or any other auction.
(c) To resell the Lot or cause it to be resold whether by public auction
or private sale. In the event that there is a deficiency between the Total
Amount Due by the buyer and the amount received by the Auctioneer on
such resale after the deduction of any necessary expenses the difference
shall be paid to the Auctioneer by the buyer. Any surplus arising shall
belong to the seller.
(d) To store (whether at the Auctioneer’s premises or elsewhere) and in-
sure the purchased Lot at the expense of the buyer.
(e) To charge interest on the Total Amount Due at the rate of 2% over
and above the base interest rate from time to time of Bank of Ireland or
if there be no such rate, the nearest equivalent thereto as determined
by the Auctioneer in its absolute discretion from the date on which the
payment is due hereunder to the date of actual payment.
(f) To retain that Lot or any other Lot purchased by the buyer whether at
the same or any other auction and release same to the buyer only after
payment to the Auctioneer of the Total Amount Due.
(g) To apply sums which the Auctioneer received in respect of Lots being
sold by the buyer towards settlement of the Total Amount Due.
(h) To exercise a lien on any property of the buyer in the possession of the
Auctioneer for whatever reason.
Liability of Auctioneer and Seller
18. Prior to auction ample opportunity is given for the inspection of the
Lots on sale and each buyer by making a bid acknowledges that he has,
by exercising and relying on his own judgement, satisfied himself as to
the physical condition, age and Catalogue description of each Lot (includ-
ing but not restricted to whether the Lot is damaged or has been repaired
or restored). All Lots are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors
of description. None of the seller, the Auctioneer nor any of their employ-
ees, servants or agents shall be responsible for any error of description
or for the condition or authenticity of any Lot. No warranty whatsoever is
given by the seller or Auctioneer or by any of their employees, servants
or agents in respect of any Lot and any condition or warranty express or
implied by statute or otherwise is hereby specifically excluded.
Forgeries
19. Any amount paid by a buyer in respect of a Lot which, if it is proved
within 3 years of the date of the auction at which it was purchased, to
have been a Forgery shall be refunded by the seller subject to the provi-
sions hereof, provided that:
(a) The Lot has been returned by the buyer to the Auctioneer within 3
years of the date of the auction in the same condition in which it was at
the time of the auction together with evidence proving that it is a Forg-
ery, the number of the Lot and the date of the auction at which it was
purchased;
(b) The Auctioneer is satisfied that the Lot is a Forgery and that the buyer
has and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the Lot free form
any third party claims;
FURTHER PROVIDED THAT the buyer shall have no rights here under
if:
(i) The description of the Lot in the Catalogue at the time of the auction
was in accordance with the then generally accepted opinion of the schol-
ars or experts or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of such opinion;
(ii) The only method of establishing at the time of the auction in question
that the Lot was a Forgery would have been by means of scientific pro-
cesses which were not generally accepted for use until after the date of
the auction or which were unresonably expensive or impratical.
The buyer’s sole entitlement under this condition is to a refund of the
actual amount paid by him in respect of the Lot. Under no circumstances
shall the Auctioneer be liable for any damage, loss (including consequen-
tial, indirect or economic loss) or expense suffered or incurred by the
buyer by reason of the Lot being a Forgery. The benefit of this condition
shall be solely and exclusively for the buyer and shall not be assignable.
The buyer shall for the purpose of this condition be the person to whom
the original invoice in respect of the sale of the Lot is made.
Photographs
20. The buyer authorises the Auctioneer at any time to make use of any
photographs or illustrations of the Lot purchased by the buyer for such
purposes as the Auctioneer may require.
New VAT Regulations
21. All lots are sold within the Auctioneer’s VAT margin scheme. Revenue
Regulations require that the buyer’s premium must be invoiced at a
rate which is inclusive of VAT. This VAT is not recoverable by any VAT
registered buyer.
Buyer’s Premium
22. The Auctioneer may also charge a fee to the purchaser “the buyer’s
premium”. The buyer’s premium is a commission paid by the buyer to the
Agent in addition to the sale price. The standard buyer’s premium shall be
25% inclusive of VAT, and may be subject to change.
Internet Bidding
23. These terms and conditions apply to all internet bidding at sales con-
ducted by, or in conjunction with, Adam’s, covering both live auctions and
online-only timed auctions. Internet bidding conditions are in conjunc-
tion to those which are covered in our General Terms and Conditions of
Business.
Registration
Before you can bid via Internet Bidding, you must register to bid online by
signing up for a ‘My Adam’s’ account. Bidders must be registered at least
24 hours prior to the start of any Sale or you may not be able to bid online
in that Sale. You will be liable for any and all bids made via your account.
Internet Bidding Process
Each bid made online shall be final and binding as soon as you click the
Bid button. The bidder holds sole responsibility for any bid submitted,
including those made in error, and will be held liable for the full payment
and collection of the lot if named the winning bidder.
In the event of a tie between a bid placed by you online and any other
identical bid(s) (including bids made in person at the Sale, telephone bids,
absentee bids, and other internet bids), it will be at the auctioneer’s dis-
cretion as to which bid shall be accepted.
Adam’s reserves the right to reject a registration to bid online, withdraw
its permission for you to use Internet Bidding, or terminate an Internet
Bidding account, for any reason at any time prior to, during or after a Sale
without prior notice.
If you choose to use the Internet Bidding service, you do so entirely at
your own risk. Adam’s does not take responsibility for any issues regard-
ing internet bidding functionality or delays which may occur due to soft-
ware or hardware complications.
CONDITIONS 24-40 (INCLUSIVE) PREDOMINANTLY
CONCERN THE SELLER
Auctioneer’s Discretion
24. With regard to the sale of any Lot the Auctioneer shall have the follow-
ing powers exercisable solely in the discretion of the Auctioneer.
(i) To decide whether to offer any Lot for sale or not.
(ii) To decide whether a particular Lot is suitable for sale by the Auctioneer
and, if so, to determine which auction, the place and date of sale, the con-
ditions of sale and the manner in which such sale should be conducted.
(iii) To determine the description of any Lot in a Catalogue.
(iv) To decide whether the views of any expert shall be obtained and to
submit Lots for examination by any such experts.
(v) To determine what illustration of a Lot (if any) is to be included in the
Catalogue.
Seller’s Warranty and Indemnity
25. The seller warrants to the Auctioneer and to the buyer that he is the
true owner of the Lot or is legally authorised to sell the Lot on behalf of
the true owner and can transfer good and marketable title to the Lot free

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from any third party claims. As regards Lots not held by the Auctioneer
on its premises or under its control the seller warrants and undertakes
to the Auctioneer and the buyer that the Lot will be available and in a
deliverable state on demand by the Auctioneer or buyer. The seller shall
indemnify the Auctioneer and the buyer or any of their respective em-
ployees, servants or agents against any loss or damage suffered by any
of them in consequence of any breach of the above warranties or under-
takings by the seller.
Commission
26. The Seller shall pay the Auctioneer commission at the rate of 10% on
the Hammer Price of all Lots sold on behalf of the seller at Irish Art Sales
and 17.5% on all other sales together with VAT thereon at the applica-
ble rate. Minimum charges are detailed below. The seller authorises the
Auctioneer to deduct from the Hammer Price, paid by the buyer, the Auc-
tioneer’s Commission under this condition; VAT payable at the applicable
rates and any other amounts due by the seller to the Auctioneer in what-
ever capacity howsoever arising. The seller agrees that the Auctioneer
may also receive commission from the buyer pursuant to condition 22.
Minimum Charges: Each individual lot is subject to a minimum fee of
€25.00 plus VAT.
Reserves
27. Subject to the Auctioneer’s discretion, the seller shall be entitled prior
to the auction to place a reserve on any Lot. All reserves must be agreed
in advance by the Auctioneer and entered on the Sale Agreement Form or
subsequently be confirmed in writing to the Auctioneer prior to auction.
This also applies to changes in reserves. A reserve may not be placed
upon any Lot under €500 in value. The reserve shall be the minimum
Hammer Price at which the Lot may be sold by the Auctioneer. A reserve
once in place may only be changed with the consent of the Auctioneer. A
commission shall be charged on the ‘knock-down’ bid for Lots which fail
to reach the reserve price. Such commission shall be 5% of the ‘knock-
down’ bid (Buying In Fee). This commission and any VAT payable thereon
must be paid before removal of the Lot after the auction. The minimum
commission hereunder shall be €25 per lot. The Auctioneer may in its
sole discretion sell a Lot at a Hammer Price below the reserve but in such
case the Proceeds of Sale to which the seller shall be entitled shall be the
same as they would have been had the sale been at the reserve.Unless
a reserve has been placed on a Lot in accordance with the provisions set
out above such Lot shall be put up for sale without reserve. In the event
that any reserve price is not reached at auction then for so long as the
Lot remains with the Auctioneer and to the extent that the Lot has not
been re-entered in another auction pursuant to condition 36 the seller
authorises the Auctioneer to sell the Lot by private treaty at not less than
the reserve price. The Auctioneer shall ensure that in such a case those
conditions herein which concern mainly the buyer shall, with any neces-
sary modifications, apply to such sale.
Reserve Instructions
Fixed - sell at a pre-determined value, no higher than the low estimate
Discretion - sell up to 10% below the low estimate
Wide Discretion - sell up to 30% below the low estimate
No Reserve - sell to the highest bidder
Sell - sell to the highest bidder at any amount irrespective of the Lot value
Loss Warranty
28. Unless otherwise instructed by the seller, all Lots deposited with the
Auctioneer or put under its control for sale shall automatically be insured
by the Auctioneer under the Auctioneer’s own fine arts policy for the me-
dian estimate, as determined solely at the Auctioneer’s discretion.The
seller shall pay the Auctioneer a contribution towards such insurance at
the rate of 1.5% of the Hammer Price plus VAT. If the seller instructs the
Auctioneer not to insure a Lot then the Lot shall at all times remain at the
risk of the seller who undertakes to indemnify the Auctioneer and hold
the Auctioneer harmless against any and all claims made or proceedings
brought against the Auctioneer of whatever nature and howsoever and
wheresoever occurring for loss or damage to the Lot. The sum for which
a Lot is covered for insurance under this condition shall not constitute
and shall not be relied upon by the seller as a representation, warranty
or guarantee as to the value of the Lot or that the Lot will, if sold by the
Auctioneer, be sold for such amount. Such insurance shall subsist until
such time as the Lot is paid for and collected by the buyer or, in the case
of Lots sold which are not paid for or collected by the buyer by the due
date hereunder for payment or collection such due date or, in the case of
Lots which are not sold, on the expiry of 7 days from the date on which
the Auctioneer has notified the seller to collect the Lots.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
29. The Auctioneer holds PI Insurance with:
Insurer’s Name: Hiscox Insurance PLC
Address:The Hiscox Building, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PR, UK.
Duration of Agreement
30. Duration of this agreement shall commence from the the date of con-
signment, as recorded on the sale agreement/receipt, and shall continue
in force until the property is either sold or collected (The Contract Period).
If terminated before the end of the contract period, 30 days notice shall
be given.
Termination of Agreement
31. The Agreement can be terminated at the complete discretion of the
Auctioneer at any time, subject to the 30 days notice, as outlined in con-
dition 30. A vendor is able to end an agreement at any point up to the
sale of the Lot but will be held subject to charges for withdrawn Lots, as
outlined in Article 35.
Recision of Sale
32. If before the Auctioneer has paid the Proceeds of Sale to the seller the
buyer proves to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer that the Lot is a Forgery
and the requirements of condition 19 are satisfied the Auctioneer shall
rescind the sale and refund to the buyer any amount paid to the
Auctioneer by the buyer in respect of the Lot.
Payment of Proceeds of Sale
33. It is a condition of sale that payment to the seller cannot be made
unless the buyer has paid, and their funds cleared through our bank. The
Auctioneer shall remit the Proceeds of Sale to the seller not later than 30
days after the date of the auction, provided however that, if by that date,
the Auctioneer has not received the Total Amount Due from the buyer
then the Auctioneer shall remit the Proceeds of Sale within 7 working
days after the date on which the Total Amount Due is received from the
buyer. If credit terms have been agreed between the Auctioneer and the
buyer the Auctioneer shall remit to the seller the Proceeds of Sale not
later than 30 days after the date of the auction unless otherwise agreed
by the seller. If before the Total Amount Due is paid by the buyer the
Auctioneer pays the seller an amount equal to the Proceeds of Sale then
title to the Lot shall pass to the Auctioneer. If the buyer fails to pay the
Auctioneer the Total Amount Due within 14 days after the date of the auc-
tion, the Auctioneer shall endeavour to notify the seller and take opinion
of the Auctioneer feasible, shall endeavour to assist the seller to recover
the Total Amount Due from the buyer provided that nothing herein shall
oblige the Auctioneer to issue proceedings against the buyer in the Auc-
tioneer’s own name. If circumstances do not permit the Auctioneer to
take instructions from the seller or, if after notifying the seller, it does not
receive instructions within 7 days, the Auctioneer reserves the right, and
is hereby authorised by the seller at the seller’s expense, to agree special
terms for payments of the Total Amount Due, to remove, store and insure
the lot sold, to settle claims made by or against the buyer on such terms
as the Auctioneers shall in its absolute discretion think fit, to take such
steps are necessary to collect monies due by the buyer.
Payment of Proceeds to Overseas Sellers
34. If the seller resides outside Ireland the Proceeds of Sale shall be paid
to such seller in Euros unless it was agreed with the seller prior to the
auction that the Proceeds of Sale would be paid in a currency (other than
Euros) specified by the seller in which case the Proceeds of Sale shall be
paid by the Auctioneer to the seller in such specified currency (provided
that the currency is legally available to the Auctioneer in the amount re-
quired) calculated at the rate of exchange quoted to the Auctioneer by its
bankers on the date of payment.
Charges for Withdrawn Lots
35. Once catalogued, Lots withdrawn from sale before proofing/publica-
tion of Catalogue will be subject to commission of 5% of the Auctioneer’s
latest estimate of the auction price of the Lot withdrawn together with
VAT thereon and any expenses incurred by the Auctioneer in relation to
the Lot. If Lots are withdrawn after proofing or publication of Catalogue
they will be subject to a commission of 10% of the Auctioneer’s latest esti-
mate of the auction price of the Lot withdrawn together with VAT thereon
and any expenses incurred by the Auctioneer in relation to the Lot. All
commission hereunder must be paid for before Lots withdrawn may be
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Unsold Lots
36. Where any Lot fails to sell at auction the Auctioneer shall notify the
seller accordingly and (in
the absence of agreement between the seller and the Auctioneer to the
contrary) such Lot may, in the absolute discretion of the Auctioneer, be
re-entered in the next suitable auction unless instructions are received
from the seller to the contrary, otherwise such Lots must be collected at
the seller’s expense within the period of 30 days of such notification from
the Auctioneer. Upon the expiry of such period the Auctioneer shall have
the right to sell such Lots by public auction or private sale and on such
terms as the Auctioneer in its sole discretion may think fit. The Auction-
eer shall be entitled to deduct from the price received for such Lots any
sums owing to the Auctioneer in respect of such Lots including without
limitation removal, storage and insurance expenses, any commission and
expenses due in respect of the prior auction and commission and ex-
penses in respect of the subsequent auction together with all reasonable
expenses before remitting the balance to the seller. If the seller cannot be
traced the balance shall be placed in a bank account in the name of the
Auctioneer for the seller. Any deficit arising shall be due from the seller to
the Auctioneer. Any Lots returned at the seller’s request shall be returned
at the seller’s risk and expense and will not be insured in transit unless
the Auctioneer is so instructed by the seller.
Photographs and Illustrations/Marketing Charges
37. The seller authorises the Auctioneer to photograph and illustrate any
Lot placed with it for sale and further authorises the Auctioneer to use
such photographs and illustrations and any photographs and illustra-
tions provided by the seller at any time in its absolute discretion (whether
or not in connection with the auction).
Catalogue illustrations are included at the discretion of the Auctioneer.
Marketing charges will be calculated as a scaled fee, working off the ham-
mer price as per the table below. All prices are subject to VAT at the stan-
dard rate.
€0-€500 hammer price €25
€501-€2999 hammer price €50
€3000 and above hammer price €100
Outlay Charges
38. Where additional costs from third parties have acrued from the han-
dling and selling of a Lot, the seller authorises the Auctioneer to deduct
these charges from the Total Amount Due. These charges include, but
are not limited to, charges concerning carriage, restoration, framing and
repair and are set by the third party. Where the Lot is not sold, these
charges will be billed directly to the client.
VAT
39. It is presumed, unless stated to the contrary, that the items listed
herein are auction scheme goods as defined in the Finance Act 1995.
Artist’s Resale Rights (Droit de Suite)
40. Government Regulations (S.1. 312/2006)
Under this legislation a royalty (droit de suite) is payable to living or de-
ceased (up to 70 years from date of death) artists of E.U. Nationality on
all works resold for €3,000 or more, other than those sold by the artist or
the artist’s agent.
The resale royalty payable is calculated as follows:
From €3,000 to €50,000 4%
From €50,000.01 to €200,000 3%
From €200,000.01 to €350,000 1%
From €350,000.01 to €500,000 0.5%
Exceeding €500,000 0.25%
The total amount of royalty payable on any individual sale shall not ex-
ceed €12,500.
The seller is liable for payment (paragraph 7.1 of Government Regula-
tions (S.1. 312/2006)) of this
royalty on completion of the sale. The artist may request from the Auc-
tioneer any information
necessary to secure payment.
Unless otherwise directed by the vendor, the Auctioneer will automatical-
ly deduct the amount due
from the proceeds of sale and will hold in trust for the artist or their rep-
resentative the said sum.

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