Auctioneer: Irish PM's Nude Paintings 'Well-Painted'

from National Public Radio

Two nude paintings of Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowan that were placed in two Dublin museums without the knowledge of museum employees have caused a major controversy in Ireland. James O'Halloran of Adam's Fine Art Auctioneers in Dublin says the painting he saw was well-painted and may do well in auction because of its notoriety.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, March 25, 2009