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On Wednesday 27th April, our first Fine Wine andSpirits auction of this season will begin closing. This online curated sale of175 lots, features several well-loved French classics, such as MoutonRothschild, Latour and Lynch Bages as well as sophisticated champagne of thelikes of Dom Perignon and Krug, finishing off in style with an impressivecollection of Very Rare Midleton Whiskey, including a 1984 bottle. The auctionis online now and bidding is open, if you have a keen interest in Wines andSpirits but are unsure where to start, below are our my recommendations.
The crowd pleaser:
Chateau Lynch Bages has been an Irish buyers favourite since we started hosting Wine and Spirits auctions a few years ago – perhaps it hold appeal due to its Irish founder or its notorious bold profile. From the popular Pauillac appellation in the Medoc region, Lynch Bages is one of the most popular “Fifth Growth” wines. For this sale, we are delighted to present a comprehensive selection of Chateau Lynch Bages, ranging from loose bottles to cases. Boasting a bottle of the sought-after 1989 vintage and complete cases of the much-lauded2000, 2003 and 2005 vintages. A sure winner for any wine collector or drinker.
The perfect gift:
If you are looking for a luxurious gift, whether it being for a friend’s wedding or your manager’s birthday, a Midleton Very Rare isalways a good option, in particular the Midleton 2006. An extremely collectable release, there are not many of these left in circulation. Complete with its original wooden box, this is a great addition to anyone’s drinking cabinet, to open on a special occasion or simply collect.
The Big Spender:
The name Mouton Rothschild is synonymous with luxury and excellency, the Chateau being a pillar of the French wine making tradition for the last two centuries. Once again from the Pauillac appellation, this sought-after wine is a perfect addition to a mature wine collection and a great investment. Similarly, if you are looking for a more substantial investment in the world of wine, any of our cases or bottles of “First Growth” Boudreaux will just hit the spot.
These are only a small sampling of what is on offer in our Fine Wine and Spirits Auction, browse the catalogue further to find our favourites.
Buying at Auction and the Role of Antiques in a Modern Home
Important Irish Art Auction Highlights
Oliver Dowling Collection by Aidan Dunne
2024 is a year in which Adam’s wants to recognise the key role buying antique furniture and furnishings at auction contributes greatly to the sustainable initiative. In 2019 the Environmental Protection Agency reported stark figures that each year in Ireland 1.2 million reusable bulky items, primarily furniture goes into landfill. Similar to the problem of ‘fast fashion’, the constant production and consumption of new items is leading to rapidly growing waste problem. We want to acknowledge those who are already buying second hand or antique furniture at auction and to encourage new buyers by highlighting the benefits of acquiring affordable, well-made quality items that are built to last.
Irish author, recipe creator and lifestyle influencer, Indy Parsons, selects her favourite pieces from our upcoming Fine Jewellery & Watches auction
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Cork-born Irish actress, Sarah Greene, selects her favourite pieces from our upcoming Fine Jewellery & Watches auction
Yvonne Aupicq had met Orpen, we understand, while working as a nurse during the war. He had been admitted to hospital with a suspected case of scabies which ended up being a far more serious case of blood poisoning as he recounts in his wartime memoir ‘An Onlooker in France’. Their relationship continued after 1918 when Orpen was appointed as the official artist to The Paris Peace Conference. They relocated to capital and over the following decade he painted her numerous times, often nude as in Amiens 1914, or The Rape and Nude Girl Reading (1921). Working with her as his model during these early years after the war allowed Orpen an opportunity to re-fuel his creativity.
Editor-in-Chief of IMAGE Publications, Lizzie Gore-Grimes, selects her favourite pieces from our upcoming Fine Jewellery & Watches auction
Our upcoming Fine Jewellery & Watches auction on September 13th features a prime example of Van Cleef & Arpel's renowned 'Mystery Setting'
Our June auction offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the great masterpieces of Irish art and icons of Dublin’s history.
"Beating the bounds is a tradition that can be traced back to the medieval period. At this time, land was divided into parishes and the clergy and church wardens held the responsibility for its upkeep and management. It was up to the Church to ensure that its parishioners knew the local boundary lines and, before maps became commonplace, this had to be kept as a mental record."
Adam’s in conjunction with Suzanne MacDougald are proud to host an online timed auction of artworks to aid the Irish Red Cross’s humanitarian work in delivering vital services to millions of people impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. With no buyers premium 100% of the hammer price will go directly to the Irish Red Cross.
Ros Drinkwater writes of Jack B Yeats' 'The Boat' in the Business Post:
With a consolidated result of €320,000,the At Home sale in Stephan’s Green, was a great success.
James Adam & Sons Ltd, Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers, 26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2,
D02 X665, Ireland
