Work by John Behan at Woodward's Cork sale 

Des O'Sullivan previews the online auction which features a piece by the renowned contemporary sculptor as well as art, furniture and collectibles

John Behan's 'Birds in Flight', left, 'Fisher's Quay, Youghal' by Norah McGuinness, top right, and a silver strawberry dish by William Egan and Sons, below right, will be auctioned at Woodward's online sale.

John Behan's bronze sculpture Birds in Flight will highlight the online sale at Woodward Auctioneers in Cork next Saturday (November 23). One of our most renowned contemporary sculptors, Behan is the subject of a new feature-length film titled Odyssey directed by Donald Taylor-Black documenting his involvement with migrant camps in Greece. 

A commitment to social justice has always been part of his work and John Behan, now in his mid-80s, has given art workshops to migrants and refugees in Athens. The bronze at Woodward's is estimated at €8,000-€12,000.