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<p>The Liffey and O'Connell Bridge by Elizabeth Cope.</p>

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Auction of Ulster Bank Collection to raise funds for charity

Sale by Morgan O'Driscoll includes works by leading artists such as Elizabeth Cope, Donald Teskey and Peter Curling

<p>Bird of Paradise by Graham Knuttel.</p>

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Graham Knuttel's Bird of Paradise soars among artworks at online auction

<p>Some of the rare Midleton whiskeys up for auction. </p>

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Rare Midleton whiskey as well as Irish art under the hammer

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

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The future of art and antiques markets amid Covid-19 pandemic

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Global audience as Beatles lyrics sell for $910,000

Under the hammer: Your guide to upcoming auctions

The annual Members Exhibition now underway at the Lavit Gallery in Cork features 92 works from 72 artists.The exhibition runs until March 7.

Sat, 22 Feb, 2020

A flurry of auctions in Munster sets the scene for Christmas

It’s not too late to hunt out a unique gift. Des O’Sullivan previews sales in the lead-up to the festive season

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Kinsale auction aims to help save lives

Event in Kinsale in aid of the RNLI andCork sale offer much to suitall tastes,writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2019

Antiques: Your guide to what's on

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

Sun, 22 Sep, 2019

400 lots to come under the hammer at Hegarty’s sale

Some 400 lots to come under the hammer, says Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

Woodwards’ 350-lot sale features contents from an old Cork family home

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

Sat, 31 Aug, 2019

See the value of rare notes and diamonds

Rosscarbery antiques fair offers plenty of variety, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2019

The West will be awake to the chorus of 'going, going, gone'

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

Sat, 10 Aug, 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

Antiques & Fine Art: Your guide to what's on this week

Your guide to what's on this week by Des O'Sullivan.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2019

How about a trip back in time at Cork antiques sales

Antique furniture and outdoor pieces feature strongly at same-day events in Cork, says Des O’Sullivan.

Sun, 23 Jun, 2019

Expressionist artist puts bishop in frame

Des O’Sullivan casts an eye over Morgan O’Driscoll’s online art sale BISHOP Willie Walsh of Killaloe is generally considered by liberals in Ireland to be one of the good guys.

Sat, 18 May, 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

Two Cork sales to sparkle at antique fair

The two-day antiques fair at the Cork International Airport Hotel today and tomorrow and Aidan Foley’s sale in aid of the RNLI in Kinsale on September 16 are certain to create a lot of interest locally.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2018

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

From hurling GAA All-Ireland medals to art and antique furniture in varied sales

A 19th century All-Ireland medal is one of a host of eclectic items in a live and online sale today. Between that and next week’s auctions, Des O’Sullivan says there’s something for everyone this week‘s major sales

Sat, 06 May, 2017

A cheerful bank-holiday scene by Kernoff at Dolan’s auction

Art and antique auction is full of interesting, mostly contemporary paintings, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

London viewings to bring bidders to Dublin art auction

A Paul Henry painting is among the works going under the hammer at the RDS, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Yeats and le Brocquy among highlights of private collection

Des O’Sullivan on the life’s collection of a man who set up the AIB Collection in 1979.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

Art, collectables and furniture to tempt imaginative collectors

Des O’Sullivan says everything from All-Ireland programmes to African art are on offer in two auctions.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Local history background to items at Woodward’s next sale

The connection to the Dwyer family of Sunbeam Wolsey should draw the crowds, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Bargains galore to be had at auctions in the south this week

Des O’Sullivan says there’s great value to be had at sales this week including two in Cork and Waterford.

Sat, 04 Feb, 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

Striking art and interiors at Hegarty’s auction

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

Sat, 10 Dec, 2016

Rich pickings for collectors at Sheppard’s three-day sale in Durrow

Collectors will find rich pickings among a selection of fine antique furniture, art, jewellery, fine wine, Asian art and European works of art during three days of sales at Sheppard’s in Durrow next week.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

Furniture, art, and collectibles to feature at Cork auctions

Des O’Sullivan takes a look at the lots on offer in sales at Hegarty’s in Bandon and Woodward’s in Cork City.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Antiques in brief

ROSSCARBERY FAIR

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

House makes history with 2016 Restoration Award

THE restored library at Combermere Abbey in Shropshire has won the 2016 Restoration Award presented by the Historic Houses Association and sponsored by Sotheby’s. 

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Strong selection on offer in Bandon sale

Book case and serving table are the star draws at Hegarty’s sale, reports Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Antiques in brief

ONLINE AUCTION

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Art, furniture, and collectibles on sale in Galway and Cork

A plentiful supply of items is coming up next week, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Antique furniture and art at Hegarty’s

Sale includes contents from Old Rectory in Douglas, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

Antiques in brief

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Atkinson’s vision of Royal Squadron may fetch €60,000

Des O’Sullivan previews the upcoming Woodward’s auction next week.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

Irish art in abundance at Dublin, Rosslare sales

Summer sales season getting into swing, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

A pre-Famine set of Ordnance Survey maps at Hegarty’s sale

Ridgeway collection is from Kilcolman Reserve at Doneraile, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Antiques in brief

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Katie Taylor's gloves among the many attractions at Dolan’s Limerick sale

Rare comics, as well as gloves signed by Katie Taylor, Andy Lee and Bernard Dunne are on offer at Dolan’s Limerick sale, writes Des O’Sullivan. 

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Value still to be had in Irish art market

Des O’Sullivan says Sotheby’s are discovering new appetite for Irish art.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Antique furniture at Hegarty’s in Bandon

Des O’Sullivan on the sale of historic Irish documents and paintings.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

Medals of Ballinhassig clerical war hero at Woodwards

Medals awarded to Archdeacon Tom Duggan — the first chaplain to be awarded a Military Cross in the Second World War — come up at Woodwards at 6 pm next Wednesday.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2015

Finest furniture set to fetch top prices

THE sale at Woodwards in Cork next Wednesday at 6pm is to feature a three-pillar dining table by the O’Connell family of well known Cork furniture makers. It is estimated at €1,000-€2,000.

Sat, 23 May, 2015

Affordability the key at Adam sale of important Irish art

Des O’Sullivan says a 1936 oil by Jack B Yeats, ‘Hearing The Nightingale’, is exciting featured lot.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015