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<p>The Paris home of His Highness Sheikh Haman bin Abdullah Al Thani, of the fabulously wealthy Qatari ruling family.</p>

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Antiques: Sheikh's treasures from one of the most spectacular apartments in Paris

Remarkable interiors for auction

<p> Boys Catching Crabs in Connemara by Gerard Dillon sold for €333,655 at Sotheby's.</p>

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A million euro Paul Henry leaves no reason for singin' the blues

<p>An Irish 18th century mahogany side table.</p>

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Orpen portrait with a Cork connection and a hidden twist

Hard to come by rarities at Adam's annual Country House Collections sale

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Hard to come by rarities at Adam's annual Country House Collections sale

Autumn art auctions: From Clifden to cantaloupes

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Autumn art auctions: From Clifden to cantaloupes

Antiques: Edwardian furniture, a nativity set and a silk top hat

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Antiques: Edwardian furniture, a nativity set and a silk top hat

Autumn Irish art sale season gets underway in earnest next week

Autumn Irish art sale season gets underway in earnest next week

Sale of paintings, sculpture, prints, vintage posters and photography

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Garden offerings and pub collectibles at these Cork and Tipperary sales

Garden offerings and pub collectibles at these Cork and Tipperary sales

There are bargains to be found in two auctions

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Antiques: Killarney wood furniture among four leading lots for auction

Antiques: Killarney wood furniture among four leading lots for auction

Des O'Sullivan previews the James Adam Irish Vernacular sale

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Antiques: Boulle desk and a Fragonard masterpiece

Antiques: Boulle desk and a Fragonard masterpiece

Des O'Sullivan checks out the collection of Graziella Patiño de Ortiz Linares for auction in Paris

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Michael Collins' pistol lanyard from the day he was shot among historical items for auction

Michael Collins' pistol lanyard from the day he was shot among historical items for auction

A preview of two Cork auctions with everything from a cash register to a dollhouse and diggers

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork

Inside the living space of the woman who shows homeowners how to choose artwork

Buying art is far less intimidating than it looks, Jennifer Sheahan discovers when she consults Rachel Earley of Dado Curate

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Antiques: Roman Imperial sculpture auction in New York

Antiques: Roman Imperial sculpture auction in New York

Des O'Sullivan previews the sale of a collection that features 900 valuable pieces

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Car used by Hitler's ambassador to Ireland to go up for auction in Cork

Car used by Hitler's ambassador to Ireland to go up for auction in Cork

The Mercedes — refurbished in 1988/89 and in storage since — will form part of a sale of vintage motors including tractors, lorries, farm machinery and railwayana by Marshs at the Ramble Inn, Ballinhassig, Co Cork

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Titanic survivor's heart-shaped pendant to be auctioned in Cork

Titanic survivor's heart-shaped pendant to be auctioned in Cork

A brooch and pendant which Florence Agnes Angle cherished will come under the hammer in Carrigtwohill this month

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Jeanne-Marie de Broglie: Princess who shaped the international art market

Jeanne-Marie de Broglie: Princess who shaped the international art market

The founder of Christie's Paris office collected furniture that fetches vast sums today. This private collection, to be sold in Paris on September 30, reflects her knowledge of art and friendships forged with artists

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Revealed: Why August is the time to get crafty in Cork

Revealed: Why August is the time to get crafty in Cork

Home Editor Eve Kelliher previews Cork Craft Month — a fun, fascinating festival designed to fuel imaginations

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Johnny Marr's guitars from The Smiths for auction

Johnny Marr's guitars from The Smiths for auction

Around 80 guitars integral to his extraordinarily wide-ranging career will come under the hammer at Christie's in London on September 17

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Des O'Sullivan: Quality is the currency that counts in the international art boom

Des O'Sullivan: Quality is the currency that counts in the international art boom

In this thriving market, collectors show strict discernment as they part with their money

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Bayeux Tapestry conquers audiences as the hottest show in London

Bayeux Tapestry conquers audiences as the hottest show in London

The artefact, depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings, is back in Britain for the first time since it was made nearly 1000 years ago

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Revealed: Ireland's must-see art exhibitions this summer

Revealed: Ireland's must-see art exhibitions this summer

Des O'Sullivan beats the heat by escaping into the vibrant venues showcasing the coolest art displays of the season

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

€9m Rembrandt work puts the artist's humanity in the frame

€9m Rembrandt work puts the artist's humanity in the frame

'Let The Little Children Come Unto Me', which was auctioned in London, was painted during a time of growing religious intolerance, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Antiques: Villa gates from Tuscany, a Shell petrol pump globe and Irish fireplaces

Antiques: Villa gates from Tuscany, a Shell petrol pump globe and Irish fireplaces

The market for collectibles is strong in Ireland and internationally, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Art: Silkscreen by John Ffrench and oils by William Crozier

Art: Silkscreen by John Ffrench and oils by William Crozier

Des O'Sullivan previews sales in Dublin and London offering covetable and affordable art

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Gus the T rex could be yours for €26 million

Gus the T rex could be yours for €26 million

The 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex is poised to become the most valuable dinosaur ever at auction at Sotheby's in New York

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Antiques: Give la dolce vita a whirl with a retro Italian trolley

Antiques: Give la dolce vita a whirl with a retro Italian trolley

Des O'Sullivan eyes a mobile cocktail bar as we embrace al fresco living

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Art & Antiques: Sotheby's €500m sales break records

Art & Antiques: Sotheby's €500m sales break records

The Lewis Collection and Modern and Contemporary Art auctions generate the highest total for a season in Europe

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Everything from follies to fountains and gazebos to gates at Glantelwe Gardens sale

Everything from follies to fountains and gazebos to gates at Glantelwe Gardens sale

Architectural salvage from private collections and country houses will be on offer, including 19th-century turnstiles converted to tables

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Art and Antiques: Deluxe doghouse and a canine keeping his cool

Art and Antiques: Deluxe doghouse and a canine keeping his cool

An incredible London season and affordable art in Ireland tempt Des O'Sullivan this month

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Archive puts spotlight on how The Gaiety Theatre was built in just 28 weeks

Archive puts spotlight on how The Gaiety Theatre was built in just 28 weeks

Des O'Sullivan previews an auction offering everything from theatre memorabilia to rare editions of classic books

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's

Lewis Collection under the hammer at Sotheby's

Des O'Sullivan previews the most valuable single-owner collection ever to be auctioned in London

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

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