Affordable art and an expensive rarity at sales at Adam's and de Veres

Sales might suit those wanting to dip their toe into the market

The Sinking of the Titanic by Graham Knuttel at Adam's.

Affordable art and one expensive rarity feature at online sales ending at Adam's and de Veres in Dublin next week. A collector wishing to enhance their holding or someone wanting to dip their toe into the market will find these sales a great place to uncover the unending joy and discovery of a journey into art. First, get the eye in shape, then learn how to look. Who knows where it will lead?

The expensive rarity that is lot five at the timed online Graham Knuttel II sale at Adam's which ends from 2 pm next Tuesday (February 10) is a limited edition chess table with a silver and bronze chess set from around 2003. One of an edition of 12 it was designed by artist Graham Knuttel (1954-2023) and furniture maker David Linley, first cousin of King Charles III. The square table with marquetry chess board top is by Linley, the black and white silver and bronze chess pieces by Knuttel. The estimate is €50,000-€80,000.