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With freezing fog and shorter days, the idea of sitting by the fire after a long day becomes even more appealing - Add to that a glass of the finest first growth Bordeaux and you’re laughing. In fact, the type of beverage you drink says a lot about your personality. Everybody has a go-to drink. That is why we have something for everyone in our Fine Vintage Wine and Spirits Auction. The auction is live online now and begins to close this Sunday December 18th at 3pm.
Chardonnay lovers
Generally, a favourite of ladies who lunch in their mid-30s, possibly divorced. They live for drinks with the girls and brunch on a Sunday – probably own a pair of ‘veja’ sneakers too. While the fairer sex tends to take to their light and fresh drink, we couldn’t possibly exclude the gentlemen too. For example, the ones who drink a bud ‘light’.
Nightcap Enthusiasts
While having a nightcap screams I’m over 50 and have heart issues, there is something to be said for those who enjoy a nightcap. There is a level of respect I have always had for the men in particular who after a long day manage to stay up just for one more. I tend to be exhausted and drag myself to bed at the end of the day, but these troopers always seem to go one more further. If this is you, we have a wide selection of whiskeys from the classic Jameson to the more luxurious Midleton. A Midleton Very Rare is always a good option, in particular the Midleton 1998. An extremely collectable release, there are not many of these left in circulation.
Bubbly Lovers
Like fireworks, sparkling wine comes with a lot of celebratory expectations. It is synonymous with big events and festivities. Which makes the people who gravitate toward it on a regular basis seem a bit larger than life. And they like it that way.
Magnums Only
If it takes two hands to hold the bottle it’s probably meant to be shared. We don’t want to say that you’ve given up, but if this is your go-to wine you probably have… Drinking a party-sized bottle is like wearing tracksuits – only to be utilised for certain occasions.
Bordeaux Disciples
You exclusively buy 95percent dark chocolate despite protesting from your children and significant other. You strongly believe that Mouton Rothschild is synonymous with luxury and excellence. While your sophisticated taste happens to favour only ‘First Growth’ wines.
This selection is 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
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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.
Georgia Chiesa selects some of her favourite lots in the upcoming Vintage Wine & Spirits Auction
"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
