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<p>A gorgeous pair of gilded bronze bunny bookends from Art Deco and Art Nouveau London specialist hicknet.com (sold).</p>

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Clash and create: Decorating with antique furniture and timeless period pieces

Kya deLongchamps looks at five vintage and antique possibilities to introduce to a contemporary interior

<p>Looking out at Fountainstown by Anna O'Hara at Sheppards.</p>

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A Cork house filled to the brim with objects collected with discrimination

<p>The Louis XIV sword, left, is among the lots at the Sheppard's auction Paradigms and the Unexpected.</p>

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From a sword to a tea set, French chateau's treasures at Irish auction

Antiques: Art, jewellery, furniture and collectibles under the hammer

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Antiques: Art, jewellery, furniture and collectibles under the hammer

West Cork artists seek 'audiences that may not typically visit galleries'

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West Cork artists seek 'audiences that may not typically visit galleries'

How Annie Sloan revolutionised the way we paint furniture

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How Annie Sloan revolutionised the way we paint furniture

Irish and international art in the frame at Whyte's

Irish and international art in the frame at Whyte's

Des O'Sullivan previews exciting opportunities for collectors on March 9

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Art and Antiques: Roll up for Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy

Art and Antiques: Roll up for Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy

Variety is the spice of the Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Two art sales offer a chance for collectors to spring into action

Two art sales offer a chance for collectors to spring into action

Nothing promotes a room refresh so much as a new painting. Which is where auctions in Ireland next week come into play

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

All that glitters: Two auctions offering silver and crystal

All that glitters: Two auctions offering silver and crystal

Nothing complements fine dining more than silver and crystal, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Auctions: Gothic horror, vampire chic and lots of coffins

Auctions: Gothic horror, vampire chic and lots of coffins

No less than 14 coffins up for grabs in Laois sale

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

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

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

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

Des O'Sullivan previews Woodward's first sale of 2026 in Cork

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Antiques: Everything from card tables and Dresden bowls to a Morris Minor

Antiques: Everything from card tables and Dresden bowls to a Morris Minor

Des O'Sullivan previews a busy week of auctions offering interest and value to collectors

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

The Winter Show offers an array of objects distinguished not only by quality and rarity but by depth of scholarly research and provenance

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Among the other artists in the auction are Matisse, Sean Keating, Charles Tyrrell, Joan Miro, Norman McCaig, Maurice MacGonigal, Patricia Jorgensen and Henry Moore

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

The Wild West heads east for a showdown in New York

The Wild West heads east for a showdown in New York

William I. Koch's historically valuable $50M Western art collection, including works by Remington, is auctioned at Christie's, reflecting Koch's pursuit of authenticity.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

National Gallery puts art inspired by Turner in the picture

National Gallery puts art inspired by Turner in the picture

Artists inspired by JMW Turner and Hilma af Klint feature in upcoming shows, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Canaletto's theatrical masterpiece brings Venice to New York

Canaletto's theatrical masterpiece brings Venice to New York

A theatrical masterpiece is up for auction at Christie's, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

New York art sales generate nearly €2 billion in a week

New York art sales generate nearly €2 billion in a week

Connoisseurs drove the recovery of the market in the last quarter, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Nativity scene by Pieter Brueghel the Younger's painting sells for nearly €6m

Nativity scene by Pieter Brueghel the Younger's painting sells for nearly €6m

'The Census at Bethlehem' sold for above its estimate, for £5,164,000 (€5,903,300), at Sotheby's Old Masters and 19th-century paintings auction in London this month

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Antiques: Silver chess set, fine art and furniture at James Adam auction

Antiques: Silver chess set, fine art and furniture at James Adam auction

Grandmaster collectors will find everything from a silver chess set to fine art at James Adam, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Des O'Sullivan: While Francis Bacon and Sean Scully are to the fore abroad but the Irish art market must evolve

Des O'Sullivan: While Francis Bacon and Sean Scully are to the fore abroad but the Irish art market must evolve

'Paintings by Irish turn-of-the-20th-century and later artists are in short supply. The best are in public and private collections from which they emerge only rarely'

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Art by Kenneth Webb, Banksy, Thorvald Hellesen and more at sales in Durrow, Dublin and Lismore

Art by Kenneth Webb, Banksy, Thorvald Hellesen and more at sales in Durrow, Dublin and Lismore

Des O'Sullivan previews an interesting selection of art offerings at sales this week

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Antiques: Everything from diamonds and Marvel comics to rugby

Antiques: Everything from diamonds and Marvel comics to rugby

Des O'Sullivan checks out auctions that offer some exciting gift opportunities

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Suit of armour to aid time travel at antique fair today and tomorrow

Suit of armour to aid time travel at antique fair today and tomorrow

More than 70 dealers will be at Limerick Racecourse for the event on November 14 and 16, with everything from art to furniture

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Antiques: A Buick, a bear and a breakfast table up for auction

Antiques: A Buick, a bear and a breakfast table up for auction

A turquoise Tourer, rare jade animal ornaments and carved walnut furniture appeal to Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Auction is just the ticket for collectors of railway memorabilia

Auction is just the ticket for collectors of railway memorabilia

Bidders make tracks to browse the collection of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland's former president

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Kahlo, Klimt and Calder in the frame for New York's November art sales

Kahlo, Klimt and Calder in the frame for New York's November art sales

Big names headline November's New York art sales, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

A Victorian copper bathtub and a 19th-century Tibetan thangka for auction

A Victorian copper bathtub and a 19th-century Tibetan thangka for auction

Des O'Sullivan checks out a three-day sale in Doneraile, Co Cork, and a Dublin auction

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Revealed: The Irish auctions putting affordable art in the frame

Revealed: The Irish auctions putting affordable art in the frame

Auctions with art of lower monetary value have become a key part of the market in Ireland and globally, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

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