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Game of catch-up has begun in the world of Irish art and antiques

Schedules are filling up rapidly as lockdown eases, says Des O'Sullivan

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

It’s open season for art auctioneers Whyte's

Whyte's kicks off its art-selling season. Des O'Sullivan reports

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

Irish art auction fetches record €5.5m

Des O’Sullivan reports on stellar prices and previews upcoming sales

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

Department eyes artworks being sold off by cash strapped RTÉ

The Department of Culture is considering the purchase of artwork from RTÉ when the pieces come up for public auction in London next month.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2019

RTÉ urged to call off Irish artwork sale

The national broadcaster is selling off two artworks by Louis Le Brocquy, 'Táin' and 'The Massing of the Armies' which were commissioned by RTÉ.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Variety of art and design at de Veres

Des O’Sullivan on a sale that presents an interesting selection.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2019

Go west for paintings, furniture, handbags and even a shotgun

Des O’Sullivan previews the August bank holiday weekend auctions in Ballyconneely, Connemara.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2019

Contrasting styles of art to suit all budgets

You can view Morgan O'Driscoll's sale online or in person, writes Des O'Sullivan.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2019

Big names from art world in the picture for Easter auction

The sale of 400 lots in Connemara tomorrow promises to be a crowd-puller, says Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 20 Apr, 2019

Graham Norton study at art auction

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

Sat, 05 Aug, 2017

Connemara auction sure to attract wide range of collectors

Painting, sculptures, antique furniture and fashion all feature this bank holiday, writes Des O’Sullivan

Sat, 05 Aug, 2017

Art that’s easy on the pocket at Whyte’s and de Veres

Collectable yet affordable Irish work is going for sale online, says Des O’Sullivan

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017

Optimism around Whyte’s sale of Irish art at the RDS

Des O’Sullivan reports on renewed confidence in the rising Irish art market on the basis of encouraging sales.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Flatley licks this painting lark after dipping his toes in genre

Des O’Sullivan on the Lord of the Dance’s canvas creations which go on sale in Dublin later this month.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Still life and Photorealist art a feature of Whyte’s RDS sale

Des O’Sullivan reports on the important sale of Irish and International art in Dublin on February 23.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Irish art features in Dublin and London

Irish art will come under the hammer in Dublin and London next week. Fresh from his viewing in Skibbereen last weekend Morgan O’Driscoll will bring 124 lots to the RDS for auction on Monday at 6 pm.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Mix of styles and genres at art sale

Variety on offer at the Ib Jorgensen Collection, writes Des OSullivan.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

O’Conor masterpiece highlight of Adam’s sale

AN early masterpiece by Roderic O’Conor will highlight the James Adam’s sale of Important Irish Art in Dublin next Wednesday, May 28, at 6pm.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Irish art in frame

FRESH from a very well attending viewing in Skibbereen last weekend Morgan O’Driscoll’s Dublin viewing of Irish art gets underway at the RDS at 11 am today.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2014

Iconic sculpture has tale to tell

The Pikeman, by Jerome Connor, is for sale at Adam’s.

Sun, 02 Dec, 2012

Set of 11-bar chairs on offer

This Georgian secretaire is included in Woodwards auction with an estimate of €1000 - €2000.

Sun, 18 Nov, 2012

Lots of variety coming up at art sales

At the Cottage Door, an 1875 watercolour by Cork born artist William Magrath (1838-1918) is at Adams in Dublin next Wednesday. The estimate is €1,000-€2,000.

Sun, 23 Sep, 2012

Not such a saucy price for sauceboat

A Cork Georgian silver sauceboat is a feature lot at Woodwards auction of silver, antique furniture and art next Wednesday at 6pm.

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012

Early Yeats painting takes centre stage

Des O’Sullivan previews a number of artistic gems.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2012

Man questioned after crash that claimed two lives in Louth

Gardaí in Co Louth have questioned a man in connection with a fatal crash on the Dundalk to Carlingford road over the weekend.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2007

Gardaí release names of Louth crash victims

Gardaí have named the two men killed in this morning's car crash in Co Louth.

Sun, 25 Mar, 2007

Antiques get the once-over

THEY came in their hundreds yesterday with dusty heirlooms wrapped in black bags and newspapers all hoping that things left in the attic for years might be worth a fortune.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006