Person: George II

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

home and gardens

London calling for Claddagh ring collection at Sotheby's

Des O’Sullivan previews the furniture, paintings and collectibles featuring prominently in a 250-lot auction.

home and gardens

An auction that will turn a global spotlight on Ireland

home and gardens

Anyone for a vintage cocktail shaker in Temperance Hall?

home and gardens

Library sale opens a brand new chapter

celebrity

Prince William's diplomatic laugh at prospect of Harry and Meghan wedding

home and gardens

Antique and fine arts: Wide range of art and antiques at national fair in Limerick city

Much to interest collectors at Adam’s country house sale

Works by Anthony Van Dyke, Joshua Reynolds and Robert Hunter are a major draw, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Buck family miniatures at Lynes and Lynes auction in Carrigtwohill

Auction will also include lots from Cashel Palace Hotel and a Lismore estate, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Booker Brothers’ mirror reflects strong Irish showing at sale

Des O’Sullivan previews the seventh annual James Adam Country House Collections’ sale at Slane Castle.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Keen interest in sale of collector’s estate

A pair of Louis XV walnut demi-lune side tables with ribbon inlay at Woodwards in Cork next Wednesday (€2,500-€4,000).

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Rich pickings for furniture and collectible hunters at Bandon

A 19th century Irish breakfront bookcase, a marquetry and ormolu mounted bracket clock and a serpentine boulle credenza all feature at Hegarty’s final auction of the year in Bandon at 3 pm tomorrow.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Bantry House contents to woo foreign buyers

INTERNATIONAL interest in the October auction of contents from Bantry House will centre on tapestries, icons and furniture.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2014

Bookcases take centre stage

A pair of 19th century library bookcases will lead a furniture collection on offer at Hegarty’s sale in Carrigaline Court Hotel next Monday, May 19, at 7pm.

Sun, 18 May, 2014

Picasso etching boosts cathedral fund

An auction at Fota House in aid of conservation work on Cork’s iconic St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, saw a Maternité etching by Pablo Picasso make €2,300 and a Picasso engraving make €500.

Wed, 29 May, 2013

Bible should be replaced with civil oath, says ex-judge

The Bible should be replaced with a civil oath and witnesses who commit perjury should be prosecuted, a former district judge has suggested.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2013

Name to set trend for next generation

Bookmakers will be taking flurries of bets on what the duke and duchess of Cambridge will choose to call the eagerly anticipated new prince or princess.

Tue, 04 Dec, 2012

Much activity in the Irish Art and Antiques market

Against the Stream by Jack B. Yeats at Whytes in Dublin on November 26th. It is estimated at €50,000-€70,000.

Sun, 18 Nov, 2012

Auction sees royal tankard fetch €24k

Even by the richest publicans’ excessive rates, this is still one pricey pint.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2012

One in three Irish people plans to watch Royal wedding

One in three Irish people plans to watch the Royal Wedding, with a quarter of those tuning in at work.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2011

First lady becomes part of Bush’s new war plan

AS US President George W Bush’s job-approval numbers hit a new low, he’s turning to his wife to help him make the case for his re-election.

Tue, 18 May, 2004