In Dublin James Adam will conduct what they term an Attic Auction at St. Stephen’s Green on Sunday, February 19 at 11.30 a.m. The sale of over 400 lots includes about 160 lots of art, 50 lots of silver and plate, more than 60 lots of porcelain, 30 lots of glass, around 100 lots of furniture, some jewellery and collectible items. Most will be sold without reserve. The catalogue for the sale in on-line. Here is a small selection:

JOHN BURKE (1946-2006) Abstract in Black and Red Painted Steel, 35 high, 53 wide, 40cm deep in three pieces Provenance: From the Estate of the late Charlie Hennessy, Cork. (300-500). UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 150