Adam's Irish Vernacular 16th April 2024

3 Welcome to our second annual auction of Vernacular furniture and effects. Irish vernacular furniture began emerging out of the rural Irish home in the eighteenth century. Each piece was simple and functional in form, yet unique in design. There is no absence of humour in the approach to furniture making, a distinctly Irish sensibility of not taking ourselves too seriously. Making use of materials that were affordable and available to the everyday Irish person, it was a non-specialised craft, accessible to those without formal training such as local craftsmen who used traditional techniques and locally sourced materials, including old furniture, and ‘found’ timbers like bogwood or driftwood; it was upcycling in its earliest form, and serves as a reminder of the importance of craftsmanship in Irish culture. These items typify the domestic and functional artistry and joinery of local craftsmen in rural communities, embodying a rich cultural heritage and self-sufficiency. This is seen partic- ularly in the work of self-taught Tory Island painter, James Dixon, his primitive and highly expressive compositions are a visual treat, and this sale offers a wonderful opportunity to share this rare artist’s work at auction. I r i s h Ve r na c u l a r Stuart Cole MSCSI MRICS DIRECTOR s.cole@adams.ie Spec i a l i s t for thi s auct ion Condition Report Requests, Bidding & Registration AmyMcNamara BAMA ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR amymcnamara@adams.ie Niamh Corcoran BA FINE ART DEPARTMENT niamh@adams.ie Collection & Shipping Adam Pearson BA SALEROOM CURATOR a.pearson@adams.ie Ronan FlanaganHDip WAREHOUSE MANAGER r.flanagan@adams.ie Eamon O’Connor BA FINANCIAL DIRECTOR e.oconnor@adams.ie Accounts Au c t i on & V i ew i ng T ime s AUCTION 16 APRIL 2024 AT 11.00 AM 26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Ireland, D02 X665 +353 (01)6760261 adams.ie FOLLOWUS @Adams1887 #Adams.Auction- eers ALL AUCTION VIEWINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Friday 12 April 10.00am–5:00pm Saturday 13 April 2.00pm– 5.00pm Sunday 14 April 2.00pm– 5.00pm Monday 15 April 10.00am–5:00pm Please refer to the Buying At Auction section in this catalogue, or adams.ie for further details on bidding in this auction, including absentee bidding. 26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Ireland +353 1 676 0261 info@adams.ie | www.adams.ie Follow Us adams.auctioneers Adam’s Auctioneers @Adams1887 Adams Auctioneers