Damien Matthews
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Five lessons I learned preparing my house for sale
- New to Market
- September 24, 2020, 06:05
Having been involved in many renovations over the years – a job which is rewarding and challenging in equal measure – I now have the utmost empathy fo(...)

Strong results at last of the summer wine sale
- Fine Art & Antiques
- August 22, 2020, 06:00
There were strong results at the recent Fine Wine and Spirits auction held by Adam’s of St Stephen’s Green on August 10th. With more than 95 pe(...)

A new look for old china, bedroom navies and a time capsule chemist shop sale
- Interiors
- August 8, 2020, 06:00
Table talk Don’t ditch the family china or Waterford glass until you’ve had a look at Tablescapestyle on Instagram, an account that revels in vintage(...)

Going, going, gone online: art auctioneers scramble to stay open via the internet
- Fine Art & Antiques
- March 20, 2020, 11:30
With the nation on a go-slow and people staying indoors some auctioneers have postponed auctions due to take place over the coming weeks. Others have (...)

Rare friendship cup from Sam Maguire silversmiths in Kells sale
- Fine Art & Antiques
- February 1, 2020, 06:00
The mether – or madder – as it is also known, is an ancient cup with four sides and three to four handles, unique to Celtic cultures. The name i(...)

Going, going, gone: the top art and furniture sales of 2019
- Fine Art & Antiques
- December 28, 2019, 00:00
From Ernest Shackleton’s sleigh and a set of gold teeth, to a rocket launcher and a stuffed baboon, 2019 has been an interesting year in the Irish auc(...)

Magic carpet result in London, Cartier gems in Clontarf
- Fine Art & Antiques
- November 16, 2019, 06:00
Auction Results Sheppard’s Masterworks Sale Ming vase discovered at a routine valuation in Blarney achieved €610,000 – almost €500,000 over estimate(...)

Chinese box sells for ten times estimate in busy auction week
- Fine Art & Antiques
- November 9, 2019, 06:00
Auction results TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH John Weldon Temple Bar, Jewellery sale Emerald ring set with diamond shoulders 10.40cts €17,000, antique gold (...)

Maureen O’Hara’s carriage awaits in Co Cork estate sale
- Fine Art & Antiques
- October 12, 2019, 05:00
Sheppards will auction the contents of Carraganes House and Gardens at the Maryborough Hotel in Cork on October 15th. While anyone with a garden is m(...)

Auctions, Results & Fairs
- Fine Art & Antiques
- August 3, 2019, 00:00
Results MONDAY 29TH AND TUESDAY 30TH JULY Damien Matthews and Stephen Ryan, The Temperance Hall, Kinsale, George II Irish Red Walnut Table with Carv(...)