In with the Old: 2018 saw a recovery in fine art and antiques sales
Yeats fetched the highest price for a work of art; the Armada Table smashed furniture records; Asian pieces sold well in 2018, as did Joyce’s glasses, Pearse’s chair and Johnny Sexton’s bashed-up rugby boots
The Times We Lived In: Bellringers ding-dong merrily on high
Published: December 30th, 1988. Photograph by Jack McManus
Books to look forward to in 2019
Arminta Wallace selects the most exciting Irish and international titles of the year ahead
The Times We Lived In: The triumph of innocence
Published: December 19th, 1997. Photograph: Frank Miller
The Times We Lived In: High jinks plus a little star at Donegal nativity play
Published: December 17th, 2001. Photograph by Brenda Fitzsimons
Adam’s serves up wide selection of tables in seasonal sale
Centre tables, side tables, rent tables and sofa tables among lots for auction
First edition Ulysses, sketches by Yeats the top selling lots
Auction results: Strong prices for Midleton whiskey, first editions and diamond rings
The Times We Lived In: Water, water everywhere
Published: February 9th, 1990. Photograph by Peter Thursfield
Bid ideas: Christmas gifts from auctions
Here are some items which would nestle beautifully under any tree
The Times We Lived In: You’re never to young to get to grips with Joycean quotes
Published: June 14th, 1983.Photograph: Peter Thursfield
Bling galore and stunning gifts in final jewellery auctions of the season
Rare books and fine furniture also on offer in auctions countrywide
Art and antiques auctions: Strong results at Whyte’s, a busy week ahead in the salerooms
Margaret Clarke self-portrait sells well over estimate; chandeliers to light up Mullen’s
See the world through James Joyce’s iconic glasses
A pair of spectacles worn by the famous writer among intriguing auction lots
‘Battersea Boy’ could steal the show at Adam’s
The early Le Brocquy portrait, painted during his time in London, is one of several arresting images of children in the pre-Christmas sale