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<p>A George III Adam breakfront bookcase from Temple House at Sheppard's.</p>

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Antiques: A bull, a bookcase and a portrait of Jane Austen's grandniece at Stradbally Hall auction

Des O'Sullivan previews a sale of great variety with Irish country-house provenance

<p>A selection of lots at Marshs.</p>

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Antiques: Auctions in Cork and Dublin offer unique pieces

A pair of oil panels by Dutch-born artist leads Irish Old Masters sale

Rare Irish oak harp clock under the hammer in Waterford

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Rare Irish oak harp clock under the hammer in Waterford

Big Apple sales tempt collectors, with Oasis and Jackson Pollock in the frame

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Big Apple sales tempt collectors, with Oasis and Jackson Pollock in the frame

From a cabinet to Colombian emeralds: Contents from Irish stately homes for auction

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From a cabinet to Colombian emeralds: Contents from Irish stately homes for auction

Hazel Lavery's pencil drawing of Michael Collins among artworks for auction

Hazel Lavery's pencil drawing of Michael Collins among artworks for auction

Colourful contemporary canvases and a pencil drawing of Michael Collins soon to be under the hammer

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Seize this chance to nab a bargain at antique furniture auction

Seize this chance to nab a bargain at antique furniture auction

As demand for serviceable antique furniture — stylish and prized by previous generations — has all but collapsed, there is great value to be had, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Titans of American abstract expressionism at Sotheby's

Titans of American abstract expressionism at Sotheby's

Mnuchin's personal collection could make $130m

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Art by Markey Robinson and Henry Morgan, and self-portraits by Bono and Damien Hirst

Art by Markey Robinson and Henry Morgan, and self-portraits by Bono and Damien Hirst

There's much to interest collectors at Whyte's spring online art sale, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Revealed: The must-visit art exhibitions and auctions this season

Revealed: The must-visit art exhibitions and auctions this season

Now is a good time for culture vultures to swoop as exhibitions of interest are being staged, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Clash and create: Decorating with antique furniture and timeless period pieces

Clash and create: Decorating with antique furniture and timeless period pieces

Kya deLongchamps looks at five vintage and antique possibilities to introduce to a contemporary interior

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

A Cork house filled to the brim with objects collected with discrimination

A Cork house filled to the brim with objects collected with discrimination

ANTIQUE Persian rugs, furniture, and decorative objects sourced at auctions in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s at Kilroan House in Glanmire will come under the hammer at Sheppard’s on March 24 and 25.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

From a sword to a tea set, French chateau's treasures at Irish auction

From a sword to a tea set, French chateau's treasures at Irish auction

A group of 150 lots at the Sheppard's Paradigms and the Unexpected auction will be from the Blandin family of Château de Chalain, France

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Antiques: Art, jewellery, furniture and collectibles under the hammer

Antiques: Art, jewellery, furniture and collectibles under the hammer

There's something for everyone at upcoming auctions in Ireland, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

West Cork artists seek 'audiences that may not typically visit galleries'

West Cork artists seek 'audiences that may not typically visit galleries'

Esther McCarthy previews the exciting pieces from the debut exhibition at Union Hall this Easter by the Rossmore artists' collective

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

How Annie Sloan revolutionised the way we paint furniture

How Annie Sloan revolutionised the way we paint furniture

And why one of the most important designers of her generation feels she has more energy than ever before at 76

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Irish and international art in the frame at Whyte's

Irish and international art in the frame at Whyte's

Des O'Sullivan previews exciting opportunities for collectors on March 9

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Art and Antiques: Roll up for Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy

Art and Antiques: Roll up for Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy

Variety is the spice of the Cork Antiques Fair in Fermoy, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Two art sales offer a chance for collectors to spring into action

Two art sales offer a chance for collectors to spring into action

Nothing promotes a room refresh so much as a new painting. Which is where auctions in Ireland next week come into play

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

All that glitters: Two auctions offering silver and crystal

All that glitters: Two auctions offering silver and crystal

Nothing complements fine dining more than silver and crystal, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Auctions: Gothic horror, vampire chic and lots of coffins

Auctions: Gothic horror, vampire chic and lots of coffins

No less than 14 coffins up for grabs in Laois sale

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Affordable art and an expensive rarity at sales at Adam's and de Veres

Affordable art and an expensive rarity at sales at Adam's and de Veres

Sales might suit those wanting to dip their toe into the market

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

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

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

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

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

Des O'Sullivan previews a busy week of auctions offering interest and value to collectors

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

The Winter Show offers an array of objects distinguished not only by quality and rarity but by depth of scholarly research and provenance

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Among the other artists in the auction are Matisse, Sean Keating, Charles Tyrrell, Joan Miro, Norman McCaig, Maurice MacGonigal, Patricia Jorgensen and Henry Moore

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

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

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