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<p>Dove with Yellow Sun, a lithograph by Picasso, at Aidan Foley's auction in Kilcolgan.</p>

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Art and Antiques: From Markey Robinson to Picasso

Des O'Sullivan previews Aidan Foley's sale in Kilcolgan, Co Galway

<p>Beached Boat by William Carron at Whyte's.</p>

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In the frame: Summer art sales need not break the bank

'Vista from Balcony' by Bob Dylan at Whyte's.

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

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Antiques and Fine Art: all set for iconic sales

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A flurry of auctions in Munster sets the scene for Christmas

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Fountains and horse-drawn carriage at Cork contents sale

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

Jack B. Yeats work looks to past and future

Des O’Sullivan casts an eye over the paintings at de Veres sale.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Antique and fine arts: McGuinness collection on auction at Hegarty’s

Des O’Sullivan says sale includes superb collection of Irish 18th century furniture and international art.    

Sat, 15 Oct, 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

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

Two-day antiques auction in Connemara over bank holiday weekend

At the height of summer comes this art and antiques auction, writes Des O’Sullivan.    

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Work by some of Ireland’s top artists at modest prices in Whyte's online-only auction

Des O’Sullivan notices some low estimates on pieces of art by famous Irish artists in Whyte’s online-only auction.

Sat, 16 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

Plenty to choose from this weekend in Bandon, Dublin and Rosslare

Collectors have plenty to choose from this May Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

Irish art in abundance at Dublin, Rosslare sales

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

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Rare and varied delights under the hammer at Woodward’s in Cork

A Queen Anne bureau bookcase and a Victorian four-poster bed are among the lots at Woodward’s in Cork, writes Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

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

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

Choice is yours at August weekend auctions and art fairs

Des O’Sullivan reports on a three day flurry of art and antique events around the country this bank holiday.

Sat, 01 Aug, 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

Yeats, Henry, Osborne works feature in important Irish sales

Des O’Sullivan reports on a major sale of Irish art which includes a widely exhibited painting by Jack Yeats.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2014

Wide variety of Irish art and antiques at Dolan’s sale

Des O’Sullivan says the work of several Limerick artists are featured among the 249 lots on offer.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Buyers hold fire on world war wagon

A Silver Cross pram made double its guide, says Des O’Sullivan.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

All roads lead west for auction fans at two-day Clifden event

Go west young auction-goer, go west. Auction junkies in need of a fix this August Bank Holiday weekend should head to Clifden where viewing is now underway for the two day Connemara art and antiques auction by Dolans next Monday and Tuesday (aug 4-5).

Sat, 02 Aug, 2014