Antiques: Younger buyers to the fore at auctions

Antiques & Fine Art: Des O'Sullivan's guide to prices and auctions

This Georgian mahogany chest of drawers at Marshs today is estimated at €40-€60.

Tastes are beginning to change gradually.

In latter months auctioneers — who had despaired of ever selling brown furniture again — have noticed an increase in uptake among younger buyers. Prices remain low. There is a real opportunity at online sales by Woodwards and Marshs in Cork today to pick up a piece of furniture for a song.