Fine Arts
Rare opportunity to acquire historic Percy French-painted cabinet
Highlight of Sheppard’s upcoming Irish Vernacular sale is this very special four-panelled wooden cupboard, each panel depicting a unique landscape
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Auctioneers are always keen to develop and nurture new collecting fields and recently more attention has been given to items which fall into the vernacular area. Sheppard’s is dedicating an entire auction of 386 pieces, including furniture, ceramics and metalwork, all steeped in history and with a design authenticity of simplicity and function that is not out of place today.
One item that personifies Irish vernacular furniture for many is a ...