The 47 style="font-size: 11px;">th Irish Antique Dealers fair gets underway in the RDS from tomorrow Friday, 5th October and runs until Sunday 7th October.
There are free public lectures on every day, and a wonderful range of Ireland’s finest antiques available to view, as well as displays on restoration, conservation, and interior decoration. This year’s exhibition will be an invitation for everyone to experience and appreciate excellence across the full spectrum of periods, materials and styles.
There will also be an exhibition of scientific instruments, including microscopes from the collections of the RDS. Featured will be many fine examples of precision instruments connected with the history of scientific development in Ireland.
Judith Miller, presenter of the BBC Antiques Roadshow and author of Miller’s Antiques Price Guide officially launches the show today and will be giving talks as well as signing copies of her new book.
Admission to the show is €10 and tickets can be purchased at the door.
For further information visit href="http://www.iada.ie/antique-fairs/">www.iada.ie/antique-fairs
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style="color: #ff0000;">Daily Opening Hours
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Friday 5th October 11am ”“ 9pm
Saturday 6th October 11am ”“ 7pm
Sunday 7th October 11am ”“ 6pm
style="color: #ff0000;">Free Guest Lecture Series
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Friday 5th October
12 noon ”“ Judith Miller
The well known author, lecturer and TV personality, in conversation with George Stacpoole, President of the Irish Antique Dealers Association
3pm ”“ Sean Rainbird
Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, will discuss “The meaning of value in today’s market”
4.30pm ”“ George Williams
“Tracing the history of 18th century Irish furniture”
Saturday 6th October
12 noon ”“ Judith Miller
The well known author, lecturer and TV personality, will discuss “How to become an antique detective”
3pm ”“ Professor Alan Fletcher MRIA
“Collecting antique Chinese porcelain, a beginner’s guide”
Sunday 7th October
12 noon ”“ Tony Scott
Past President and Honorary Member of the RDS
“The RDS’ contribution to the History of Science”
3pm ”“ Roxane Moorhead
Course director of Fine Arts Course at the IPAV will give an illustrated talk on “The popularity of Chinoiserie though the ages”
