AN early masterpiece by Roderic O’Conor will highlight the James Adam’s sale of Important Irish Art in Dublin next Wednesday, May 28, at 6pm.

An 18th century portrait, believed to be Anthony Denny of Tralee; a newly discovered work by William van der Hagen and the only recorded Irish view by Turner, are among the delights at the annual James Adam’s Country House Collection sale at Slane Castle on Sunday and Monday, October 13 and 14 next.