Have a Premier New Year - In 2011 - Make Sure you Shop in Premier Mode

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To all our Customers around the World

ath bhliain faoi mhaise     

bonne année

Happy New Year  

 xin nian kuai le / xin nian hao

ein gutes neues Jahr / prost Neujahr

akemashite omedetô

szczęśliwego nowego roku

feliz año nuevo

a gut yohr

gott nytt år

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Premier Dealers - Busy - Calling The World

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With Unique Visitor Figures well into 6 Figures for the Past 12 Months and Page Views heading for 7 Figures !! . I am delighted to advise that this site will be preserved as a site free of Paid Adds. Despite pressure from various sources to place adds on here we will keep it free and only promote the best of the Antique and Art industry in Ireland for Free.

Unprejudiced Advice from The Premier Dealers
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Merry Christmas from The Premier Dealers

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 The Premier Art & Antique Dealers

wish all their Customers around the World the Best of Everthing this Holiday Season

Make Sure in 2011 that The Antique Dealer

you Shop with is a Premier one and set your mind at ease.

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Johnston Antiques - An important Irish Chest on Chest

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Folow the Picture Link to view full details on this

 important Irish 18th century mahogany chest on chest.

Circa 1750. The upper section with a swan-neck pediment with carved rosettes.

The centre surmounted by a superbly carved eagle.

or visit

www.johnstonantiques.net

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Merry Christmas

From the Premier Dealers

of Ireland

Enda Hannon - Stained Glass Specialist

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Enda Hannon - The name in Ireland for Stained Glass

 53 Francis Street, Dublin 8

With 20 years of experience in the commercial arts, Enda Hannon founded his own stained glass studio in 2004. He works in leaded and stained glass, copper foiled glass, painted glass, zinclights, etched glass, sign-painting and murals. A skilled artisan and craftsman, his work has travelled the world, with clients in the US and Europe as well as his native Ireland.

Click the Window to find out more

or visit

www.endahannon.ie

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Antique Fireplace Restoration - Francis Street Dublin

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This Fine Pietro Bossi Chimneypiece Circa 1790 is available at Antique Fireplace Restoration. Bossi worked in Dublin from 1785 -1798 and his work is very rare. This Piece is indeed an Incredible Find by David O'Reilly (Owner Antique Fireplace Restoration). Bossi, An Italian Artesan perfected the technique of Inlaying Marble Chimney Pieces with polychrome Scagliola designs. If you would like more information on this Fireplace or to view the magnificent collection of Fireplaces that are in Store Contact Antique Fireplace Restoration at their new Beautiful Showrooms at

65 - 66 Francis Street, Dublin

or contact via their website

www.irishchimneypieces.com

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11 Shopping Days Left to Christmas

Shop with a Premier Dealer

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Merry Christmas

The Oriel Gallery - Frank Egginton RCA, FIAL (1908-1990)

Thatched Cottage - West of Ireland

Magnificent Painting by Frank Egginton

Follow the Picture Link for Full details

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Or visit www.theoriel.com
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Merry Christmas from The Premier Dealers

Joseph Smyth - Antique Mirror - Picture Frame Restorer

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When it comes to Mirror or Picture Frames

that need Repair - One of the Top Names in the

Restoration Business is

Joseph Smyth

Joseph has Many Years in the Frame Restoration

Business and is used by most of the Antique Dealers

on Francis Street.

Joseph's Workshop is based at

Unit 2, Marks Alley West, Dublin 8

or Phone 087 9308222

(going direct to Joseph - saves you money)

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Premier Dealers Recommend Joseph Smyth

and Endorsements from the Premier Dealers

are not Paid for so rest assured with this

objective advice

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Rogers & Carroll - Rare Pair of Irish 18th century Walnut Chairs

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Follow Picture Link to View Full Details on this

 Rare Pair of Irish 18th century walnut chairs, the crest rail centered by a scallop shell and scrolls above a baluster splat and shaped stiles, the shaped seat rails with drop-in seats covered in associated brightly coloured 18th century French 'bizarre' needlework, standing on cabriole legs headed by carved scallop shells and flowers terminating in trifid feet with wavered stretchers.

or visit

www.rogersandcarroll.com

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Merry Christmas from the Premier Dealers

Adam's Important Irish Art Sale achieves some Important Results

James Adam and Sons Auction House held an Important Irish Art Sale on Mon 6th December and on a Cold Snowy night achieved some great Result for Famous Irish Art Pieces 

 Like This

Louis le Brocquy - "Adam & Eve" Aubusson Tapestry Sold for €100,000

You can view full details of this Auction by visiting

www.adams.ie

Iveagh Gallery - Sculptor - John Behan

John Behan RHA (b.1938)

Dublin-born sculptor, he studied in Dublin, London and Oslo.

 

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"Flight of the Birds"

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Click the Picture Link for Full details on

this wonderful piece currently at the

Iveagh Gallery - Francis Street, Dublin 8

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Delphi Antiques - Victorian Cufflinks Circa 1900

Follow the Picture link for full details on this Pair of Victorian Cufflinks in 18 carat yellow gold

or visit

www.delphiantiques.com

Connaught Antiques - Pair English Regency Chiffoniers

Click the Picture to view full details on this Super Pair of Regency Inlaid Chiffoniers Circa 1825

or visit

www.connaughtantiques.com

Pablo Picasso - Discovery in Southern France

A retired electrician in southern France who

 worked for Pablo Picasso says he has hundreds

of previously unknown works by the artist.

  

A retired Electrician has the treasure trove of 271 pieces which include lithographs, cubist paintings, notebooks and a watercolour and is said to be worth about 60m euros (£50.6m).Pierre Le Guennec, 71, reportedly says Picasso gave him the works as gifts. But the estate's administrators have filed a case for alleged illegal receipt of the works of art. According to French newspaper Liberation, the lost Picassos include a watercolour from his Blue Period. Experts say the nine cubist works in Mr Le Guennec's possession are worth 40m euros alone.

It would appear that The Lawyers will have to work this one out but from the outside it appears rather surprising that Picasso would have Gifted so many Art Pieces to his electrician.

Important Update from the Premier Dealers

Due to Road and Pavement Conditions and in the Interest of Public Safety - Some of the Stores on Francis Street will not open today Sunday 28th Nov - Please only Travel if you have to - The Picture link will bring you to the Latest Weather Forecast from The Met Office

Premier Dealers

Caring for the Customer

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Bank's Art Draws a Crowd to the Shelbourne

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Bank of Ireland put 145 Art works under the hammer last evening at the Shelbourne Hotel.The Paintings included some of Ireland’s best-known artists, including Paul Henry, Louis le Brocquy, Tony O’Malley and Basil Blackshaw.

Adams Auction House were delighted that the event achieved total

Sales of 1.5 Million Euro with the Above Paul Henry reaching over €50000.

There was a great Confidence in the Great Room in the Shelbourne and the Irish Public would appear to have decided that Art and Antique Investment is a good one.

I am Confident that this will be reflected in the Premier Dealers Stores over the coming months.

The Oriel Gallery - Gallery Zozimus 
 The Bad Art Gallery - The Iveagh Gallery

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Martin Fennelly Antiques - Home of the Jewellery Box

 Jewellery Boxes - Martin Fennelly Antiques

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Large Selection in Store right Now

visit

www.fennelly.net

Connaught Antiques - Victorian Pollard Oak serving Table

Follow the Picture Link to view Full Details on this

 superb early Victorian Pollard Oak serving table

stamped "Edwards & Roberts" Wardour St., London

or visit

www.connaughtantiques.com

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Patrick Howard Antiques - Pair Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Miniature Vases

Follow the Picture link to

view full details on this pair of

Stylish Pair Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer

and Brass Miniature Vases of

traditional form, early Twentieth Century.

or visit

www.patrick-howard-antiques.com

Bad Art Gallery - Christmas Stocking Fillers 2010

Starting Nov 21st

at The Bad Art Gallery

79 Francis Street

Follow Link on Picture to find out more

or visit

www.thebadartgallery.ie  

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O'Sullivan Antiques - George III English Breakfront Bookcase

The Picture link will lead you to

full details on this

George III mahogany English breakfront bookcase

or visit

www.osullivanantiques.com

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Have you seen one of thes Vases lately !! - Record at Auction in London

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A vase found in a house clearance in London has been sold for £43m,

thought to be a record for any Chinese artwork.

The 18th Century Qianlong porcelain piece, found in Pinner,

had been estimated to fetch up to £1.2m

for the brother and sister who inherited it.Ivan Macquisten,

 editor of Antiques Trade Gazette,

said the vase would have been made for the Qianlong emperor.

The 16in high vase is yellow and sky blue in colour

with a fish motif on the front and a perforated outer wall.

The private buyer - who is thought to have come from the

Chinese mainland - paid £43m, with an additional premium of £8.6m to go to the auctioneer.

The auctioneers found the vase in the bungalow which the brother and sister inherited from an uncle.

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At Delphi Antiques - Victorian Gate Bracelet Circa 1880



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Follow the Picture Link to view

full details on this

Late Victorian circa 1890, 18 carat yellow Gold

Ladies gate bracelet of superior

at Delphi Antiques

or visit

www.delphiantiques.com

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Rogers & Carroll - A George II Irish Mahogany Cutlery stand

Click on picture to view full details

on this

George II Irish Mahogany Cutllery Stand

or visit

www.rogersandcarroll.com

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Johnston Antiques - An Irish Mahogany Side Table. Circa 1740.

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Click the Picture to view full

details on this Rare Irish Side Table 

 Dating from 1740 currently at Johnston Antiques

on Francis Street , Dublin

or visit them at

www.johnstonantiques.net

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The Oriel Gallery - Liam Delaney

Click the Picture to view full details
on this
Liam Delaney
Oil on Board - "Merrion Square"
or visit
www.theoriel.com

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Next Exhibition at
The Oriel
Sandra Bell Sculpture
14/11/2010

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Metal Polishing and Restoration - Allan Buckett

For all Your Metal Restoration & Polishing Needs

The Name you need to Know is

Mr Allan Buckett

If your Fender, Fire Irons or Door Knocker is

looking tired - Just Give Allan a Call on 086 4091664

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Going Direct to Allan - Saves you Money

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Allan will also Repair those Metal Railings and if

required recast damaged pieces.

He will Repair and Rewire your Antique

Light Fittings and repolish if required.

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Allan is used by many of the Antique Dealers

and The Premier Dealers are happy to Recommend

A Premier endorsement for Free

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The Premier Dealers - Welcomes - David Wolfenden Antiques

A Premier Welcome to a Premier Dealer

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David Wolfenden Antiques
is famous for his collection
of fine quality antique Walnut,
Rosewood and Mahogany 19th century furniture
David also stocks antique carved oak, porcelain, silver and jewellery.
Established in 1985 by David Wolfenden,
David Wolfenden Antiques is situated
very conveniently on the main
Antrim to Ballymena dual carriageway in Northern Ireland.
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Click on the Picture to view full details on this
Superb Georgian Sideboard
or visit
www.davidwolfendenantiques.com

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Major Find at Martin Fennelly Antiques - 19th Century Irish Side Table - Arnotts Label - Butlers Dublin

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This late 19th Century Irish Mahogany Side Table

in the 18th century style, possibly by

Butlers of Dublin is a real find and

is in spectacular condition. The rectangular

moulded edge top above a shaped apron

centred by a carved Shell on foliate carved

cabriole legs and carved Claw feet,

with a Arnotts. of Dublin Label.

Click the Picture for Full Details

or visit

www.fennelly.net

SOLD - SOLD - SOLD

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Investment News looks Promising for the Art & Antique Market

An increasing number of buyers are turning to the

Arts and Antiques market as an alternative investment,

according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

(RICS) Art and Antiques Survey.

The survey suggests that consumers increasingly

view art and antiques as tangible assets which perform

better than other forms of investment .

Simon Rubinson, RICS chief economist,

observed that the art and antiques market

is buoyant at present, as Britons continue to

invest in material assets during

turbulent economic times

Click Here for Full Article from

invesments.co.uk

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The Iveagh Gallery - Gerard Dillon "The Bathers"

Click the Picture to view full details

on this Gerard Dillon (1916-1971)

"The Bathers"

or visit

www.iveaghgallery.ie

Connaught Antiques - Victorian Oval Top Table

Excellent Quality Victorian Rosewood

Oval Top Centre Table

now in Store at Connaught Antiques

Click The Picture to View full details

or visit

www.connaughtantiques.com

SOLD - Martin Fennelly Showrooms - SOLD
Michael Coleman - Oil Painting - Lord Gort's Hunting Lodge - Circa 1970 This Painting is a True Masterpiece of Irish Art and displays brillantly the influence that Nature has on the Mind of Michael throughout his Artisitic Career, which of course is still going strong. This Painting of Lord Gort's hunting lodge was one of Michael's first Oil Paintings and shows the heavy stroke work that is apparent in all his work. The Lodge is in Ballysheedy , Co. Limerick and Michael resided there in the early 1970's. This painting is of the front of the building through the trees and Michael's affinity with Nature and Genius in depicting same is evident at this early stage of his work.
www.fennelly.net
The Home for Irish Art
SOLD
Click The Picture to View full details

O'Sullivan Antiques - Shop Talk

Click Photo to View Article in 1stdibs

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Excellent Article by Susanna Salk of 1stdibs

with Chantal O'Sullivan

Click the Picture to view full report and wonderful

Photography by John Gruen

or visit

www.osullivanantiques.com

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Martin Fennelly Antiques - Henry Dasson - Bronze

New in Store at the Martin Fennelly Antiques

Showrooms on Francis Street, Dublin.

This Bronze “The Rape of Proserpine” by the Famed

Henry Dasson is Spectacular and the Quality of casting by

Dasson is truly magnificent.

A contempoary of Paul Sormani and Francois Linke,

Dasson is recoginiesed as one of the most important

French Ebenistes and Bronziers of the last quarter of the 19th Century.

He participated in the Paris Exhibition , Universelle in 1978. He was made Chavalier de la Legion d'Honneur

and won the Grand Prix Artistique at the Paris Exposition

Universelle 1889

Click the Picture for full details

or visit the Premier Home in Dublin for Bronze

at www.fennelly.net

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Premier, Welcomes - The Iveagh Gallery

A Premier Welcome to Patrick & Andrew O'Driscoll

The Iveagh Gallery

The Iveagh Gallery on Francis Street has both Irish paintings and Sculptures. The Iveagh caters to the specific needs and requirements of both discerning art buyers and the astute investor.
Amongst their collection are works by artists such as Sir John Lavery, Norman Garstin, Augustus Burke, Joseph O'Reilly, Basil Blackshaw, J B Vallely, Gerard Dillon, Charles Harper, Brian Ballard andmany more. A wide range of preferences are catered for through the variety and quality of each piece in our collection.
With over forty years experience in the Irish art world you can be confident of Quality, Condition, Integrity and Guaranteed of Authenticity of each piece of work we have on offer at the Iveagh Gallery.

Click the Picture above to get full details on this Robert Ballagh portrait of Luis Le Brocquy

or visit

www.iveaghgallery.ie

Wedding Bells for a Premier Member

Jeanette and Mark
Have a great Day and best Wishes

from all your Fellow Premier Members

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A Premier Welcome to The Bad Art Gallery

The Bad Art Gallery on Francis Street offers a large selection of contemporary Irish Art. The Irish Artist list is impressive and a visit to The Gallery is a must. Exhibitions run every two months and this Large Gallery has always a Warm and Welcoming feel. Click on the Painting above by Geraldine OReilly - The Boundary Wall - to find out more about this Painting and indeed all the Art and Artists at The Bad Art Gallery

or visit

www.thebadartgallery.ie

Tara Antiques - Late Vict. / Early Edw. Mahogany Partners Desk

Click the Picture to view full details on this

very high quality early 20th cent. Mahogany kneehole Partners Desk.

Fully restored, re-french polished with newly fitted tooled

hide leather writing surface. 16 drawers (nine each side)

Locking side bar with keys. Secret locking compartment with key.Makers stamp ' Garrett & Sons, Warrington' Castors etc.

or visit

www.taraantiques.ie

Premier Welcome - Antique Fireplace Restoration

This Fine Pietro Bossi Chimneypiece Circa 1790 is available at Antique Fireplace Restoration. Bossi worked in Dublin from 1785 -1798 and his work is very rare.

This Piece is indeed an Incredible Find by David O'Reilly

(Owner Antique Fireplace Restoration).

Bossi, An Italian Artesan perfected the technique of Inlaying Marble Chimney Pieces with polychrome Scagliola designs.

If you would like more information on this Fireplace or to view the magnificent collection of Fireplaces that are in Store

Contact Antique Fireplace Restoration at their new Beautiful Showrooms at

65 - 66 Francis Street, Dublin

or contact via their website

www.irishchimneypieces.com

Delphi Antiques - Art Deco Ring

Click the Picture to view full details

on This Art Deco Ring

at Delphi Antiques

or visit

www.delphiantiques.com

Joseph Smyth - Antique Mirror - Picture Frame Restorer

When it comes to Mirror or Picture Frames

that need Repair - One of the Top Names in the

Restoration Business is

Joseph Smyth

Joseph has Many Years in the Frame Restoration

Business and is used by most of the Antique Dealers

on Francis Street.

Joseph's Workshop is based at

Unit 2, Marks Alley West, Dublin 8

or Phone 087 9308222

(going direct to Joseph - saves you money)

Premier Dealers Recommend Joseph Smyth

and Endorsements from the Premier Dealers

are not Paid for so rest assured with this

objective advice

Johnston Antiques - A pair of Irish Ice Buckets

Click the Picture to view full details on

this Pair of Irish Ice Buckets

Circa 1790

or visit

www.johnstonantiques.net

Culture Night on Francis Street Dublin

Premier Dealers are Ready For Culture Night

on Francis Street - Friday 24th Sept 2010

To Celebrate this Fantastic Evening

(and we all remember 2009)

Antique Stores and Art Galleries

will be open till Late.

Street Entertainment - Music - Art

all on Show in

The Cultural District of Dublin

for Culture Night