Irish Art Auctions: Paul Henry and More at Adams and de Veres

Upcoming auctions at Adams and de Veres in Dublin next week will feature works by prominent Irish artists, including Paul Henry, Mary Swanzy, and John Doherty. The sales, scheduled for March 24th and 25th, 2026, offer a diverse range of pieces with estimates from €300 to €150,000.

Adams Important Irish Art Auction

Adams’ Important Irish Art auction on Wednesday, March 25th, will be led by a Paul Henry painting, “Reflections,” estimated at €100,000-€150,000. This work differs from Henry’s typical style, with the lake taking center stage and the sky reduced to a narrow band, featuring a reflected sky shimmering on the water’s surface. Paul Henry was born in Belfast and studied at the Belfast School of Art and later in Paris.

The auction includes 124 lots, showcasing various artistic pathways within Irish art. Mary Swanzy’s “Cathedral Semur” (€20,000-€30,000) reflects the influence of Cézanne in its color scheme and perspective. John Doherty is represented by “The Maxol Family” (€7,000-€10,000), an acrylic on canvas depicting a scene of petrol pumps, and “Abandoned in Bantry” (€1,500-€2,000), portraying a derelict petrol pump. Other artists featured include John Shinnors, Evie Hone, William Scott, Felim Egan, Frank McKelvey, Charles Lamb, Melanie le Brocquy, John Behan, and Imogen Stuart.

The auction preview will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm today and tomorrow, and daily next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The catalogue is available online, and bidding begins at 6 pm on Wednesday.

de Veres Irish Art Auction

The de Veres online Irish Art Auction on Tuesday evening, March 24th, features works by Gerard Dillon, Dan O’Neill, Peter Curling, Barbara Warren, Liam O’Neill, Kenneth Webb, and Mary Swanzy.

A highlight of the de Veres auction is Sean Keating’s “Elijah and the Ravens” (€10,000-€15,000), a 1940 painting that offers a metaphorical interpretation of the Biblical story, representing the Irish State’s perceived lack of support for the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art. The auction also includes a horse racing painting by Peter Curling entitled “Irish Weather,” which has the highest estimate at €30,000. The catalogue lists 199 lots.

Estimates at de Veres range from €100 to €30,000.