Sword makes cut at auction

A Japanese samurai sword, a set of 70 paintings to be sold without reserve and 40 items of garden furniture are among the lots to be sold at Hegarty’s in Bandon at 3pm tomorrow.

The sword, along with a signed surrender from the Second World War, is estimated at €1,000-€2,000. The art collection was amassed over the past 20 years and includes 19th century landscapes and more contemporary works by artists including Elizabeth Brophy, Tom Byrne and Katie Buttimer. Antique pieces include a c1840 planter centrepiece on stand, urns and garden benches. Also on offer are a Victorian dining table with two extra leaves (€2,500-€3,500), an Irish Georgian fold-over tea table (€1,500-€2,500), a French parquetry bed and locker (€1,500-€2,000), a William IV library table (€1,000-€1,500), and a Regency card table (€800-€1,200. Viewing 11am to 5pm today and from noon to the start of the auction at 3pm tomorrow.