45th Annual I.A.D.A. Fair 2010
September 29th to October 3rd 2010
RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Dates and hours of opening.
Wed. 29th September 2010. Times to be confirmed
Thurs. 30th September 2010. Times to be confirmed
Friday 1st October 2010. Times to be confirmed
Sat. 2nd October 2010. Times to be confirmed
Sunday 3rd October 2010. Times to be confirmed
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Review of 44th Annual Irish Antique Dealers Fair 2009.
Over 30 Members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association exhibited their finest wares from collectibles to iconic Irish pieces. Strict vetting and date lines applied, as always. Throughout this, our premier event, our Members presented antiques as very good value and as fine investments.
For the first time the IADA, in collaboration with the Interiors Association, presented an exhibition spectacular offering a wonderful view of antiques in a modernistic setting. This was a very popular must see for all.
A live Restoration Project was on view throughout the duration of the Fair. Daly Antique Services restored an 18th C Irish Mahogany Tallboy, supplied by Johnston Antiques of Francis St, Dublin. The 18th century Tallboy was in very neglected condition but luckily had not been tampered with buy non-experts during its’ 200 plus year history. Over the duration of the 5 day Fair the staff of Daly Antique Services took the Tallboy apart into its component pieces, repaired all the joints and bracket feet, patched damaged veneers, re-assembled the piece and polished it back to its former glory. This fascinating exercise attracted huge interest from the crowds attending the fair. Daly Antique Services were also delighted to answer the multitude of interesting questions posed by the audience.
Mr. Robert O’Byrne, former Fine Art correspondent for the Irish Times, launch his critically acclaimed book ‘ Romantic Irish Homes’ which was available for viewing and purchase at the Fair.
A Valuation Day was held when IADA members were available to conduct appraisals and valuations for members of the public.
