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The vogue for mid 20th century designer furniture is creating new demand and James Adam will offer a good selection at their Mid Century Modern sale in Dublin on November 13 at 6 p.m.  There is lighting, tables, sideboards, cabinets and associated art from the studios of artists like Callum Innes, Hughie O’Donoghue, Albert Irvin, Sean Scully, Felim Egan, Mark Francis, Paddy Graham and Tony O’Malley. Among the most expensively estimated lots are an untitled work by Callum Innes (20,000-30,000), The Pond by Tony O’Malley (12,000-16,000), a ceiling light by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte (10,000-15,000) and a pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti (5,000-7,000). The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection:

A pair of c1930 Art Deco armchairs, with black laquered arms and
ivory coloured upholstery  UPDATE: THESE MADE 1,800 AT HAMMER

MAX INGRAND (1908 – 1969) Model 2127 ceiling light for Fontana Arte, c.1960s  UPDATE: THIS WAS UNSOLD

CALLUM INNES (B.1962)
UNTITLED NO.II, 2008  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR 20,000 AT HAMMER

A pair of 1950’s armchairs by Gio Ponti UPDATE: THESE made 4,800