Further bolstering this trend was the sale of the Jacqueline and Vincent O’Brien collection at James Adam. This collection featured a number of Yeats’s horse paintings and garnered significant interest during viewings across London, Belfast, and Dublin. While the top lots didn’t initially sell at auction, they were subsequently purchased the following day, achieving a total of €1.3 million.
The James Adam sale also included Orpen’s “Old John’s Cottage.” This 1907 painting, depicting the interior of a Connemara cabin, captures a poignant moment of farewell. The painting’s subject matter, the departure of a granddaughter for New York to enter domestic service, reflects the heartbroken reality of emigration in Ireland at the time.
Alongside these impressive sales, other notable Irish artworks have found new homes in recent auctions.Paul Henry’s “Killary Bay, Connemara” fetched €210,000 at Whyte’s, while Yeats’s “Old Road, Cahirciveen” and “The Sleeping Sea” achieved €160,000 and €100,000 respectively at Morgan O’Driscoll and de veres.
The Irish art market,with its growing influx of international buyers,demonstrates resilience
in the face of global economic shifts.Collectors from England, the USA, Hong Kong, China, Italy, and Spain are increasingly drawn to Irish art.This expanding global reach bodes well for the future of the market.
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## Archyde Interview: The Rise of the Irish Art Market
**Host:** Welcome back to Archyde Insights. today, we’re delving into the exciting world of the Irish art market, which has been making headlines with impressive auction results and a surge in demand. To shed light on this burgeoning scene, we’re joined by [Alex Reed Name], a leading expert in Irish art and [Alex Reed’s Credentials]. Welcome to the show.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me. Its a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** Let’s jump right in. We’ve seen some remarkable figures recently, with millions of euros changing hands for Irish art. What factors are driving this surge in the market?
**Alex Reed:**
Several factors are contributing to the current boom. We’re seeing a renewed interest in Irish identity and cultural heritage, both domestically and internationally.
there’s also a growing recognition of the exceptional talent and quality of Irish artists, both contemporary and historical.
Add to that the increasing global appetite for art as an investment, and you have a perfect recipe for market growth.
**Host:** The recent sale of the Hobart collection at Christie’s generated a lot of excitement, particularly the sale of Jack B.Yeats’s “O’Connell Bridge” for over a million euros. Can you elaborate on the significance of this sale?
**Alex Reed:**
The Hobart collection was a truly exceptional collection of Irish art,showcasing a range of styles and movements.The sale of “O’Connell Bridge” is particularly noteworthy. Yeats is one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists, and this painting is a quintessential example of his work. Its impressive sale price reflects both the artist’s enduring legacy and the current strong demand for his pieces.
**Host:** What does the future hold for the Irish art market? Do you expect this upward trajectory to continue?
**Alex Reed:**
I remain optimistic about the future of the Irish art market. Ireland has a rich artistic tradition and a vibrant contemporary art scene.
There’s a growing pool of collectors, both established and new, who are eager to acquire Irish artworks.
As long as this enthusiasm and investment continue, I believe the market will continue to flourish.
**Host:** Thank you for sharing your insights with us today. It’s certainly an exciting time to be following the Irish art market.
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