In the salesrooms: John Schwatschke painting comes to auction for €800

De Vere’s

Items of interest include Le Pique-Nique (Lot 85: est. €800 to €1,200) by Irish artist John Schwatschke (b.1943). See deveres.ie

​Hibernian Antique Fairs

The first National Antique Fair of 2024 takes place at Limerick Racecourse (V94 K858) on Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, 28, from 11am to 6pm on each day. Admission is €5.

​Sheppard’s

A neo-classical marble chimney piece (Lot 322: est.€4,000 to €6,000) is the potential top lot at the Interiors sale which takes place in Durrow, Co Laois, on Tuesday, January 30 and Wednesday, 31.

The sale includes much of modest value, such a fine pair of Georgian brass candlesticks (Lot 710: est. €40 to €60).

See sheppards.ie.

​Antiques Ireland

The lifetime collection of a master crystal cutter who worked for Waterford Crystal goes under the hammer at RJ Keighery / Antiques Ireland of William Street, Waterford, on Sunday, January 28.

The sale includes a fine Waterford Crystal bowl (28cm wide x 21cm high) (Lot 53: est. €300 to €500) along with other pieces of similar quality. See antiquesireland.ie.