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

Des O’Sullivan says two post-summer auctions have star quality and should attract the glitterati.

Forthcoming sales feature work by Irish artists, writes Des O’Sullivan.

RISING MEMORABILIA

 

COLLECTIBLE TOYS

Weldon’s will showcase these diamond and sapphire cluster earrings at the Kinsale Antique Fair tomorrow priced at €7,250.

The sale of Archdeacon Tom Duggan’s military cross, OBE and Second World War medals at Woodwards in Cork last week demonstrates the power of an exceptional lot.

Des O’Sullivan anticipates keen interest in a sale at Cork Auction Rooms.

The antiques and collectors auction at Cork Auction Rooms beginning at noon tomorrow will feature around 700 lots including a stamp collection, military, glassware, furniture, pictures and prints.

Hibernian Antique Fairs are in Birr, Co Offaly from 11 am to 6 pm tomorrow. 

Compared to other years the New Year in the Irish art and antiques market should hit the ground running.

CREMIN COLLECTION

A collection of Irish medals will be a feature at the sale at Cork Auction Rooms at noon tomorrow. 

A collection of vintage fishing memorabilia from Day’s of Cork are a feature lot at Marsh’s sale next Saturday at noon. 

A c1910 7th Irish Hussars Tunic to be sold at Cork Auction Rooms tomorrow.

GIVEN that these are recessionary times and staying in is the new going out, more people are entertaining at home.

Daniel Maclise, R.A., The Wrestling Scene in 'As You Like It' signed and dated 'D MACLISE 1854'. Image courtesy Christie's.

This copy of the ninth printing of the first edition of Joyce’s Ulysses published by Shakespeare & Co, Paris, 1927, is among the lots at Cork Auction Rooms tomorrow at noon.

This watercolour by Cork writer Daniel Corkery and a Michael Collins commemorative plate are among the lots at Cork Auction Rooms tomorrow.

Art coup points to promising future for new auction house says Des O’Sullivan