THERE is history, travel, sporting memorabilia and a little bit of whatever you are having yourself at Fonsie Mealy’s Rare Book sale in Castlecomer next Wednesday.

Des O’Sullivan urges you to catch Yeats and Freud’s IMMA show.

An auction that will turn a global spotlight on Ireland is one to look out for this year, says Des O’Sullivan.

Unique drawings by Quentin Blake, one of Britain’s best-loved illustrators, are available at a Christie’s online auction which runs until December 17.

Kya deLongchamps has 10 golden rules for successful vintage and antique hunting.

A Ming masterpiece, discovered when a Cork family brought it for a routine valuation, has sold under the hammer at €610,000, €490,000 more than it was expected to fetch.

A round of applause greeted the sale of a rare Chinese moon flask discovered at a routine valuation at Blarney Castle for a hammer price of 610,000 at Sheppards in Durrow today.

A MARBLE portrait bust of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, 1st Baron Ashford, by John Henry Foley comes up at Bonhams in London on November 27.

View of Cork sunset is the main attraction, says Des O’Sullivan.

Carraganes House in Monkstown offers an impressive collection of antiques, writes Des O’Sullivan.

You would, or even wood, have to admit it's uncanny.

Kya deLongchamps points the way to collecting Poole, a UK pottery that broke the mould in the 1960s and 1970s.

Your guide to auctions and events around the country over the next week.

Des O’Sullivan previews Sheppard’s two-day sale in Durrow which will offer pieces to suit all budgets.

Timeless, the Irish Antique Dealers Fair, continues this weekend at the RDS in Dublin and is open from 11am to 6pm today and tomorrow.

Woodwards’ 350-lot sale features contents from an old Cork family home, reports Des O’Sullivan.

Des O’Sullivan previews Sheppard’s upcoming sale in Durrow.

Even collectors on a budget will find much to interest them at Christie’s auction, says Des O’Sullivan.

Collection is of ‘Particulier’ excellence, says Des O’Sullivan.

A favourite haunt of artists, Achill Island sets the scene for an auction on Sunday. Des O’Sullivan reports.

The latest news on events happening in the art and antiques world.

Often referred to as “Spain’s Impressionist”, Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida is one of Spain’s most popular artists.

From a €48k doll's house to chandeliers and Hollywood legends, we have all the latest from the world of art and antiques.

The ‘Masterpiece’ fair offers collectors of art and antiques an unmissable opportunity, says Des O’Sullivan.

The summer has begun well for sellers, reports Des O’Sullivan

Salvage, antiques and art at contents auction, writes Des O’Sullivan.

A PAIR of giant Irish elk antlers from the collection of the artist Sir Sidney Nolan comes up at Bonham's sporting sale in London on May 1.

Des O’Sullivan previews the exciting work poised to go on show at The European Fine Art Fair.

Des O’Sullivan previews the James Adam At Home sale in Dublin.

An auction at Christies is celebrating the art of Orientalism and its influence, writes Des O’Sullivan.

A letter signed by Napoleon Bonaparte is among the choices on offer in Cong, says Des O’Sullivan

Des O’Sullivan looks at some of the lots going under the hammer at Dolan’s auction next weekend.

Kya deLongchamps says respect goes both ways at an antique fair or market, and will smooth the deal.

Des O’Sullivan looks at an upcoming sale, including lots from Paul McGuinness’s office building in Dublin.

Art is a great value way to create a furnished look in a home, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Morgan O’Driscoll’s sale is on view all weekend, writes Des O’Sullivan