Art: February takes wing as John Behan bird sculpture to be auctioned in Cork 

Des O'Sullivan previews an auction of art and antiques at Woodward's in Cork

Left, the sculpture 'Birds in Flight' by John Behan; right, 'King of the Roads' by Tom Walsh.

The significant sculpture Birds in Flight by John Behan will lead Woodward's sale in Cork on Saturday, February 8. 

The appealing series of bird art by the much-loved Irish sculptor who created The Swan Fountain at Bishop Lucey Park in Cork city centre is enduringly popular and sought after. 

This piece is estimated at €10,000-€15,000.

The sculpture 'Birds in Flight' by John Behan.

Garden lots on offer include a pair of cast-iron domed benches (€2,500-€3,500) and a pair of cast-iron vases (€1,200-€1,600). 

Antique furniture pieces like a Georgian walnut card table, an Irish Georgian display cabinet (each €300-€400), a Georgian wine cooler and an Edwardian display cabinet (each €300-€500), a William IV table and a pair of inlaid tube chairs (each €200-€300) are all modestly and realistically estimated. 

'King of the Roads' by Tom Walsh.

Art includes a pastel by Tom Walsh. The sale will be on view all next week and the catalogue is online.