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Topics: Ireland, TV and Film
Conor Paterson
The film The Banshees of Inisherin was a box office smash hit and won rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Now, people have the chance to own some iconic movie memorabilia as furniture and pottery from the Oscar-nominated film are to be auctioned off next month.
Adam’s Auctioneers are hosting an Irish Vernacular auction of traditional Irish furniture, paintings and collectables. Included in the 18 lots are several pieces from Martin McDonagh’s critically acclaimed film, featuring several of Ireland’s most famous actors such as Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan.
Speaking about the auction the managing director of Adam’s Auctioneers, James O’Halloran, said “the furniture came into our hands by a person who was consigned by the film’s production company to procure them. That person has now decided to sell them on.”
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“There are some fine pieces in the collection which were seen in the film and allow a chance for collectors and members of the public who loved The Banshees to get their hands on.
“Featured on the big screen is a 19th-century painted pine settle bed. This piece, lot 135 of furniture was previously exhibited at Bennettsbridge Folk Museum in Kilkenny before appearing in The Banshees which has an estimate of €1,200.”
Also, a red-painted 19th-century pine dresser, with a shelf top above an open compartment base is included and is estimated to be valued at around €3,000 while another 19th-century piece, a green-painted pine settle press which transforms from a two-door cupboard into a double bed, is worth €1,500.
Speaking about the piece, James O’Halloran said it's “a clever item of furniture for a cottage with little space or indeed a separate bedroom.”
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After the massive success of The Banshees of Inisherin, there is sure to be a massive buzz around the auction as fans and collectors aim to own iconic pieces of Irish movie history. Adam’s Auctioneers are hosting 4 days of viewing starting from April the 7th before the items go under the hammer on April 12th.