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From an original Irish Proclamation to nuns on the run
From an original Irish Proclamation to nuns on the run
A Rolls-Royce in a convent auction recalls the group of elderly Poor Clare nuns who made international headlines in 1990 after selling their convent in Bruges and moving to a life of luxury in the South of France.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Large and spectacular Harry Clarke watercolour at James Adam art sale
Large and spectacular Harry Clarke watercolour at James Adam art sale
The sale offers a highly desirable selection by stalwarts, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers
All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers
Works by O’Neill, Warhol, Banksy, and Dali go on show in the Kingdom for the Art at the Falls exhibition, writes Des O'Sullivan

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Karpidas Sothebys
Pauline Karpidas auction shows off the perfect merger of high art and functional living
Works by Les Lalannes will attract global interest writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Antiques: A Picasso etching, marine chronometers, bureau bookcase and Louis Vuitton vanity case 
Antiques: A Picasso etching, marine chronometers, bureau bookcase and Louis Vuitton vanity case 
Des O'Sullivan sees variety to suit all tastes at sales in Dublin and Cork

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Antiques: Enamel birds and an egg-shaped casket in Bandon
Antiques: Enamel birds and an egg-shaped casket in Bandon
Unusual lots sparkle at Hegarty's online sale in Bandon, Co Cork, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Global interest is expected for Downton Abbey prop auction
Global interest is expected for Downton Abbey prop auction
Costumes, scripts and props amongst the lots for auction

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Back to the future: Cork Public Museum celebrates 80 years with new exhibition
Back to the future: Cork Public Museum celebrates 80 years with new exhibition
Colette Sheridan fastens her seatbelt for some time travel as Cork Public Museum celebrates its landmark 80th anniversary

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Legacy of the Liberator: The 250th anniversary of Daniel O'Connell's birth celebrated 
Legacy of the Liberator: The 250th anniversary of Daniel O'Connell's birth celebrated 
Daniel O'Connell's anniversary celebrations kicked off at Derrynane House on Wednesday

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Six iconic clocks that rock and stand the test of time
Six iconic clocks that rock and stand the test of time
Thrashing around for the phone doesn’t always save time in a busy household. What about something timeless for your floor, wall or bedside table?

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Antiques: Value at Victor Mee's timed ceramics sale
Antiques: Value at Victor Mee's timed ceramics sale
Des O'Sullivan casts his eye over an online ceramics sale

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Rich pickings for antique hunters enjoying the fun of the fairs 
Rich pickings for antique hunters enjoying the fun of the fairs 
Here are the events to mark in your diary this bank holiday weekend, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Artwork that recalls Easter Rising estimated at €3,000-€5,000
Artwork that recalls Easter Rising estimated at €3,000-€5,000
The most expensive lot at the James Adam auction in Dublin is 'May 1916' by Waterford-born Richard O'Neill

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Gladwell & Patterson - Stamford
Connemara artist Kenneth Webb to have major summer exhibition in UK
Kenneth Webb: Kaleidoscope offers recent works and a curated selection spanning nearly eight decades.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Art exhibitions and events to visit this summer
Art exhibitions and events to visit this summer
Art exhibitions offer a stimulating alternative holiday activity, writes Des O'Sullivan

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Antiques: Musical chairs and tables at sales that capture the imagination
Antiques: Musical chairs and tables at sales that capture the imagination
Des O'Sullivan previews the upcoming sales by Woordwards and Victor Mee

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Art: Stellar line-up at Morgan O'Driscoll's online auction
Art: Stellar line-up at Morgan O'Driscoll's online auction
John Shinnors, Patrick Scott, Sir William Orpen, Harry Kernoff and Dan O'Neill are among the Irish artists featured 

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Revealed: The pros' secrets to buying art for our home
Revealed: The pros' secrets to buying art for our home
When buying art and sculpture, there's an abundance of free advice available, as Carol O'Callaghan discovers

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Newly-acquired Jack B Yeats painting puts Bloody Sunday in the frame
Newly-acquired Jack B Yeats painting puts Bloody Sunday in the frame
The painting, 'Singing The Dark Rosaleen, Croke Park', had been stolen in the Dunsany Castle robbery in 1990

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Antiques: Nine American gold eagle $10 coins make €10,000 in Dublin
Antiques: Nine American gold eagle $10 coins make €10,000 in Dublin
The coins, from 1926, made up eight of the top 10 lots at the James Adam Jewellery Box sale 

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Antiques: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture at Cork auction
Antiques: Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian furniture at Cork auction
Des O'Sullivan checks out the pieces under the hammer at Marshs sale in Cork

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Online sales of affordable art reflect current global trends
Online sales of affordable art reflect current global trends
Whyte's and Morgan O'Driscoll are holding online auctions this week

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

Antiques: A hot Georgian wine cooler and a cool Edwardian desk in Cork
Antiques: A hot Georgian wine cooler and a cool Edwardian desk in Cork
Des O'Sullivan looks at stylish pieces and spectacular value at Woodwards

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Antiques: Oscar Wilde's desk and a royal carriage bag
Antiques: Oscar Wilde's desk and a royal carriage bag
Heritage, history, beauty and rarity at an upcoming auction, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Antiques and Fine Art: London calling for Treasure House Fair
Antiques and Fine Art: London calling for Treasure House Fair
Des O'Sullivan eyes the spectacular collectables at the Treasure House Fair

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

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