Wednesday, January 30thChristie's, New York. The Rockefeller Madonna: Madonna and Child with Young Saint John the Baptist by Sandro Botticelli, $10.4 million ($5 million-$7 million) – a world auction record for the artist.
Forthcoming Auctions
Monday, February 11thR J Keighery Auctioneers, Waterford. Antiques auction at 11am. A Burroughes and Watts Victorian billiards table, €3,000-€5,000.
Tuesday, February 12thAdam's Blackrock, 38 Main St, Blackrock, Dublin, Interiors and fine art auction at 11am, with 380 lots. A 19th-century Chinese ivory workbox, €2,000-€3,000.
Tuesday, February 12thOliver Usher's Auction Rooms, Kells, Co Meath. 5 pm. Antiques auction featuring Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco furniture.
Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, Saturday 16th,Limerick Auction Rooms, Ballysimon Road, Limerick. (Junction 29 on the M7). Three-day auction, commencing at 2.30pm daily. Collectibles, toys, militaria, coins and banknotes. Viewing from today.
Forthcoming Fairs
Saturday and Sunday, February 9th and 10thTwo-day antiques fair, Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Tivoli, Cork.
Sunday, February 10thAntiques and Collectibles Fair, Lawlor's Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare, 11am-6pm.
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