Putting a good year in the frame for Irish art

There were standout sales in 2019 but the next tier of Irish artists needs to emerge soon to maintain our high level of success at auctions, writes Des O’Sullivan

That was the year that was. A look back at 2019 now rapidly drawing to a close reveals that the antique, art and collectibles markets ably responded to all the global uncertainties out there and showed itself resilient.