Antiques & Fine Art

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Vintage View: Recycling some of that old and beautiful brown furniture

Kya deLongchamps encourages us to put a piece of neglected brown furniture — the linen press — back into useful and beautiful service

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Vintage View: Potteries from Cornwall

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Vintage View: Country houses played a major role in the works of Jane Austen

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Graham Norton study at art auction

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Connemara auction sure to attract wide range of collectors

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1,200 lots going under the hammer in Dublin

Historic stained glass illuminates Mealy’s sale

A two-day sale in Castlecomer is packed with prime pieces to tempt collectors, writes Des O’Sullivan.  

Sat, 22 Jul, 2017

Vintage View: Celebrating 70 years of the microwave

Kya deLongchamps celebrates 70 years of the ‘high-frequency dielectric heating apparatus’ or the microwave oven

Sat, 15 Jul, 2017

Old Masters prove a big draw

Classic paintings by Guardi and Turner sold for huge money in London, writes Des O’Sullivan

Sat, 15 Jul, 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

Marshall Montgomerery’s posting to Cork recalled in rare photograph

An image of the famous field marshall during his posting to Cork is up for auction, says Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Strong selection at Durrow and Cork auctions

There’s a wide variety on offer at Sheppard’s, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Silver basket has $6,000 estimate

This Irish silver basket by John Hamilton, Dublin c1745, is one of a number of lots of Irish silver at Sotheby’s in New York next Wednesday.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Treasure trove on offer at Cork National Antiques Fair

The Cork National Antiques Fair takes place at the International Airport Hotel today and tomorrow.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Jack B Yeats cartoons set to be a big draw at Cork Auction Rooms

Sales at Cork Auction Rooms tomorrow and Woodwards next Saturday (February 4) will keep auction goers in Cork busy next week.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Trump and Brexit uncertainty presents golden opportunity for art investors

Des O’Sullivan reports on Irish sales which offer a choice of art and collectibles.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2017

Copley work acquired by The Tate compliments other works

Born in Boston of Irish parents, John Singleton Copley is considered the greatest of American 18th century artists.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2017

Replica of historic Cork painting presented to Cork Dominican church

Replica of ‘The consecration of St Mary’s, Pope’s Quay, Cork’ placed in sanctuary, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017

Ski and travel posters from an era of glamorous jet-setters

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Art by Caravaggio at the National Gallery

Works by Caravaggio, which have never been seen in Ireland, will feature at an exhibition at the National Gallery in Dublin.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Balfour letter on failed 1796 French invasion at Bantry estimated to fetch up to €300

An eyewitness account of the failed French invasion at Bantry dated December 31, 1796, comes up at Whyte’s Eclectic Collector sale in Dublin on January 21.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2017

Artists put brain disease on show in the frame

Some of the most famous artists in history may have left subtle clues to brain disease in their work, scientists have found.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Painting of the Holy family by Jordaens sells for €1.8 million

The Holy Family with an Angel by Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678) was the top lot at Christie’s Old Masters evening sale in London last week.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Uncovered: X-ray reveals original Maclise lost beneath the surface

Des O’Sullivan on the discovery of a portrait by Cork’s Daniel Maclise. An x-ray of the painting revealed 70% of it’s surface to be unoriginal.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Irish art turnover is up but market remains problematic

Despite brisk bidding, Des O’Sullivan hears auctioneers are finding it difficult to source top quality works.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Striking art and interiors at Hegarty’s auction

Des O’Sullivan previews a 50-lot sale including silver and furniture.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

Top prices for Irish art at Dublin auction

Glengarriff, West Cork by Letitia Marion Hamilton sold for a hammer price of €15,000 at Morgan O’Driscoll’s successful Irish and international art auction in Dublin on Monday evening.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

Much to stimulate interest at Mealy’s rare book sale

From the North West Passage to Shakespeare, Des O’Sullivan previews some of the 800 lots on offer, including works of Shakespeare in eight volumes.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

How to care for vintage and antique books

The vast majority of antique books do not survive use, abuse, and damp and poor storage. Whether it’s investment or sentiments there are simple things you can do to protect your favourite reads old or new.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

Major Irish art sales at Morgan O’Driscoll’s and James Adam’s

The winter selling season for Irish art continues apace next week with major sales by Morgan O’Driscoll at the RHA Gallery in Dublin next Monday at 6pm and by James Adam on Wednesday at 6pm.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016