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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

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

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