Irish art on show ahead of auction

Some of the most famous names in Irish will go on show in Dublin today.

Some of the most famous names in Irish will go on show in Dublin today.

The work of famous artists will feature in an exhibition of paintings expected to fetch millions when they are auctioned at Christie's on May 10th.

The exhibition which is open to the public in Dublin's Merrion Hotel includes more than 120 Irish paintings which will feature in Christie's annual Irish Sale.

Paintings by Sir John Lavery and Jack B Yeats will feature in an exhibition set to include British, Irish, Impressionist and Modern works.