A drunk decanter set for Christmas? Quaint finds in Dublin’s antiques quarter
Take a wander down Francis Street to find something out of the ordinary this festive season
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Asian treasures on view at Adam’s
Highly collectable jade artefacts, including ornaments, pendants and seals, feature strongly in the auction house’s Asian sale, while Irish silver is to the fore at a US sale
Fine rugs, interesting boxes and intriguing miniatures at country house sales
Adam’s and Sheppard’s hosting big house auctions, while an Irish buyer has paid top dollar for Ernest Shackleton’s tea set
How much did a Bono self-portrait sell for? – and the growing trend of investing in wristwatches
Demand for luxury wristwatches remains high, despite ubiquity of time-telling electronic devices
Kashmir sapphire originally valued at €8,000 to €12,000 sells at auction in Dublin for €550,000
International agent buys rare ring sold by French woman in highest price paid in Ireland for a gem of its kind
Kashmir sapphire valued at up to €200,000 at Adam’s
These most sought-after blue gemstones from the Himalayas have tripled in value in the past decade
Stand-up desks in the 1700s? Design visionaries old and new showcased in upcoming sales
Mies van der Rohe, Arne Jacobsen and Charles Eames among the furniture designers to feature. And for something different, how about a fairground ride or antique puppet?
Buy a piece of Irish history: Whyte’s auction includes 1916, Civil War and JFK-visit archive news reels
Event showcases historical artefacts, manuscripts, photographs, and militaria of significant import
A big 10 days for still-life painting and mid-century furniture lovers
Coming up are a Morgan O’Driscoll painting and sculpture auction, and a classic furniture auction at Adam’s
Celebrate St Patrick’s weekend with an Irish antiques fair
Silver, china, porcelain to jewellery, banknotes and coins and small furniture will be on sale in Limerick
Three Paul Henry paintings to lead Whyte’s Irish art sale
Works by Irish artists will be to the fore in the coming weeks with sales at Whyte’s, deVeres and Adam’s
Graham Knuttel art sells out at Adam’s auction
More than 80 paintings, sculptures and plates from the late Dublin-born painter, known for his idiosyncratic style, sold on the day
Luxury gifts: diamonds, watches and art deco brooches under the hammer
Put some sparkle under the tree this Christmas, or give the gift of time, with Cartier gem sets, yellow diamonds and Patek Philippe watches up for auction
Eileen Gray and Willy Rizzo feature at Adam’s sale for fans of mid-century modern
The combination of clean lines, functionality, simplicity and a lightness of touch is in vogue
Brittany: A place of inspiration for Irish artists
The French region of Brittany is on view in works by Roderic O’Conor, Walter Frederick Osborne and William John Leech
A sofa for 22: and other design gems
Fine art and antiques: Take a look at stylish pieces of designer furniture, lamps, paintings, prints and stand-out glass this week
Diamond tiaras are a girl’s best friend: rare gems at auction this week
A 1960s Bulgari serpenti bracelet watch and an art nouveau ‘pansy’ ring are among gems on sale
Get a slice of country house living at this week’s auctions
Clocks, library chairs, and leather sofas are among the finds at Adam’s, while Sheppards has a collection of 18th century art, artefacts and furniture for sale
Celadon jade seal with upper estimate of €150,000 leads Asian art sale
Collections of Prof Sean Mackey and Ormond Antiques feature in Adam’s Asian art sale
John Weldon: ‘Don’t buy her a diamond ring without her express input’
Highlights of the busiest week in the auction calendar include a lock of Oscar Wilde’s hair, a Harry Potter first edition, and a rare 007 Omega watch
Christmas bling: buying jewellery at auction can save money
Adam’s latest catalogue shows the value of buying jewels on the secondary market
Paintings by Guggi and Jim Fitzpatrick to feature at Dublin Simon Community charity auction
Collectables from musicians including Andrea Corr and Finbar Furey will also be auctioned for charity
Lissadell mirror and a Donegal carpet catch the eye at upcoming sales
The Rose carpet, woven in Killybegs, a Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini and an important mirror are among items of interest this week
Unique and rare pieces to feature at Adams’ Country House Collections sale
The Blessington Commode is considered to be one most important pieces of mid-18th century Irish furniture to come to the auction market in decades
Diamond bracelet that doubles as a tiara is highlight of Adam’s Fine Jewellery sale
The art deco piece designed by Austrian artist Erwin Lang was created by Köchert and modelled into a headpiece by Bulgari
Silver fit for a king and Sybil Connolly’s mirror in Adam’s sale
William Scott and Sean Scully paintings on sale in London, plus cool Swedish chairs in Keighery’s sale
Take your pick of Jack B Yeats on sale this May
From oils to watercolours, Adam’s and Whyte’s have 12 offerings by Ireland’s foremost artist
Iconic mid-century designs to feature in Adam’s sale
Works by Eileen Gray, Gaetano Pesce and Niels Otto Møller feature alongside Robert Ballagh’s portrait of the late Brian O’Doherty
A piece of The Banshees of Inisherin could be yours
Pieces in the sale demonstrate the remarkable versatility of old Irish country furniture
Turkish delights in Adam’s rug sale
Mahmut Balkir’s personal collection of oriental rugs to be sold at auction
Catching a new generation of antiques’ shoppers – on Sundays
Adam’s ‘At Home’ sale has a mix of furniture styles and art suitable for big rooms and smaller spaces
Move over Ikea – antique brown furniture is back
A weekend sale at Adam’s seems to suggest that brown is back in town
ESB sells surplus art for €160,000
‘Core collection’ not part of sale as ESB says it remains ‘committed to supporting the arts in Ireland’
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