THE buyer’s market in antique household furniture continues to be very evident. The sale of over 430 lots of Irish art, silver, furniture and jewellery at Adams, Blackrock, Dublin on February 14 illustrates the kind of value to be had right now. Prices for solidly made furniture which has done service for decades and will continue to do so with minimum care and attention are at an historic low. Here are a few examples.
This George IV chest of drawers is estimated at just 150-250. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 200
A George IV mahogany linen press is estimated at just 300-500. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 540.
An Edwardian drop leaf breakfast table has an estimate of just 100-200. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 250
This Victorian boulle centre table with tooled leather top is estimated at just 450-550. UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 360.