Art, Antiques and Collecting

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Diamond set Cartier love bangle in 18ct rose gold, €7,000-€7,500, O’Reillys

Irish collectors secure strong prices for British works

Fine Art & Antiques
September 14, 2019

Auctions, results and fairs dates for your diary

Faberge Egg created by the House of Victor Mayer, an original Faberge craftsman €7,000- €7,500, O’Reilly’s

Limited edition Faberge egg to be jewel in the crown at O’Reilly’s sale

Fine Art & Antiques
September 14, 2019

Piece comprising 11 ct ruby set on rose gold is one of 26 eggs created in 2006

Paul Henry’s West of Ireland landscape purchased by German diplomat W Muller in 1940 will be auctioned by Adam’s on September 25th €60,000-80,000

Classic Henry landscape returns after many diplomatic miles

Fine Art & Antiques
September 14, 2019

A classic west of Ireland landscape by Paul Henry is one of two paintings with diplomatic provenances to be auctioned this month

Banksy’s Turbo Zone Truck 2000 (£1-£1.5 million), Bonhams

Auctions, results and fairs

Fine Art & Antiques
September 7, 2019

Banksy and Andy Warhol works are among the pieces on sale in the coming weeks

Early 20th century Sapphire and diamond ring €1400–€1,800

Van Cleef and Arpels to star at Adam’s Fine Jewellery and Watches sale

Fine Art & Antiques
September 7, 2019

Items from Parisian jeweller’s Alhambra collection to feature at upcoming auction

Diamond aigrette hairpiece, which also becomes a pendant, Made by Elenton Jewellers c1910, available from JW Weldon €4,500.

Rare Art Deco clock and 19th-century Persian silk tapestries at Irish antique dealers’ fair

Fine Art & Antiques
September 7, 2019

Clock with face made from shark skin to be exhibited at RDS fair

Conor Kenny, of Kennys Bookshop in Galway, is clearing out his warehouse, and 100 lots will feature in the Mitchell’s sale.

Treasures from Kennys Bookshop and 40 pieces of silver

Fine Art & Antiques
August 31, 2019

Roscrea sale offers lots from several large houses and Galway bookseller’s warehouse

The Farm at Lezaven, Finistère, 1894 Photograph: National Gallery of Ireland

Back to school in the arts: three courses to try this autumn

Fine Art & Antiques
August 31, 2019

Diploma and evening classes in Irish and European arts can lead to fine art careers

One of the first press packs of the band U2 sold for €2,700

Strong prices for Waterford Crystal and U2’s first press pack

Fine Art & Antiques
August 31, 2019

Auctions, results and fairs dates for your diary

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are given a tour during their visit to Muckross House in June last year. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

How Killarney carved out a niche business in furniture fit for a queen

Fine Art & Antiques
August 31, 2019

Elaborate marquetry made from strawberry trees was a hit with wealthy tourists as well as Queen Victoria

Alexander WIlliams's Shark Fishing, Achill Island sold for 6,750 more than double its estimate of 3,000

Auctions, Results & Fairs

Fine Art & Antiques
August 24, 2019

Brooches and peridot pieces, rare U2 items, 14.5ct diamond tennis bracelet

Tick Tock Tour Town which was U2’s first tour, and 11 O’Clock Tick Tock was their first international single

U2’s first ever press release pops up in monster memorabilia sale

Fine Art & Antiques
August 24, 2019

1978 photo and poster got group its first gig but didn’t sell enough tickets for second

Works by Ann Mc Bride at the Clay/Works exhibition at Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle ceramics show throws some new shapes

Fine Art & Antiques
August 17, 2019

Exhibition showcases 250 pieces from established and up-and-coming artists

Early 20th century peridot and seed pearl brooch pendant, mounted in 15ct gold €800–€900 at O’Reilly’s, Frances St.

Auctions, Results & Fairs

Fine Art & Antiques
August 17, 2019

Fine jewellery sale at O’Reilly’s to include brooches and peridot pieces

Textile artist Siofra Holyland, recipient of the 2019 Emerge Award for Contemporary Applied Arts on one of her designs at the launch of Cork Craft Month Photograph: Darragh Kane

New originals emerge in Cork crafts month

Fine Art & Antiques
August 10, 2019

Emerging talent and well known names on show in month-long crafts fest

The Louis Vuitton Steamer trunk which was brought to Ireland by two nuns in the 1930s is up for auction at Purcell’s in Birr

Nuns' designer trunk discovered after decades in a shed

Fine Art & Antiques
August 10, 2019

Louis Vuitton trunk that travelled with two nuns to Ireland in the 1930s to be sold at auction in Birr

Peat Stacks Connemara by Paul Henry, €36,000 (€15,000-€25,000) Morgan O’Driscoll

Strong price for Paul Henry and rare 1880s Irish whiskey

Fine Art & Antiques
August 10, 2019

Auctions, Results & Fairs

Huntington Castle, in Co Carlow. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

Woman power is the key to this Carlow castle’s rich history

Fine Art & Antiques
August 3, 2019

Huntington Castle has a storied female past, with links back to Ireland’s pirate queen

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida’s (1863-1923)Sewing the Sail (Cucendo la vela) painted in 1896. Source: Photo Archive Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia

Sorolla’s sun-filled canvases make the perfect summer show

Fine Art & Antiques
August 3, 2019

Spanish artist whose work goes on show at National Gallery was dubbed ‘master of light’ by Monet

Gourd with Rembrandt Drawing, 2019, Liam Belton, €4,000- 6,000, Morgan O’Driscoll

Auctions, Results & Fairs

Fine Art & Antiques
August 3, 2019

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