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<p>A Dublin-made bombe marquetry bureau and a large portrait of a lady with mask, both at Woodward's.</p>

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Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

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

<p>A 19th-century inlaid foldover card table at Mullen's of Laurel Park.</p>

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

<p>In the early 1980s, the photographer Duane Michals captured Saint Laurent seated on the chaise in his studio. </p>

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Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

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Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

The Wild West heads east for a showdown in New York

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The Wild West heads east for a showdown in New York

National Gallery puts art inspired by Turner in the picture

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National Gallery puts art inspired by Turner in the picture

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

Design classics and contemporary art at deVeres

Design classics and contemporary art at deVeres

Des O'Sullivan previews the statement pieces at the 25th design auction by deVeres

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Antiques: Townley Hall sale recalls 18th-century sporting life

Antiques: Townley Hall sale recalls 18th-century sporting life

'Renowned for his extravagance and passion for horse racing, the 2nd Baronet of Dromoland epitomised a certain type of Irishman renowned in song and story in the 18th century'

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Art: Pablo Picasso's inspirations showcased in Dublin

Art: Pablo Picasso's inspirations showcased in Dublin

Des O'Sullivan is impressed by an immersive display at the National Gallery of Ireland

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

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

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