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Chinese vase makes astonishing record price at auction in Laois

A Chinese ceramic vase with a guide price of €800-€1,200 has sold at auction in Laois for an astonishing €740,000. The Qing Period Blue and White Double Gourd vase was offered for sale by a Dublin seller at Sheppard's in Durrow this morning. ...

17 Jun 2017 at 16:44

Business

Kevin Barry letter sells at Sheppard's Laois auction

One of the only four letters known to exist, which was written by Kevin Barry on the eve of his execution, sold today at an auction in Sheppard's Irish Auction House in Durrow. The letter was one Kevin Barry wrote to Dr Denis Coffey, the ...

03 May 2018 at 18:30

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Watch: 15ct diamond sells for eye watering sum at Laois auction

A brilliant-cut yellow diamond of 15.93 carats sold for an eye watering sum at Sheppard's Irish Auction House in Durrow. Bidding on the diamond started at €200,000 and increased in increments of €10,000. The diamond was sold by ...

28 Feb 2023 at 14:52

Local News

Laois auctioneer expresses sadness at Vicky Phelan's death

A Laois auctioneer who sold a portrait of Vicky Phelan for charity has expressed his sadness at the news of her death. The cervical cancer campaigner died in Limerick yesterday aged 48. Durrow based Auctioneer Philip Sheppard ...

14 Nov 2022 at 19:23

Property

Watch: Claret jug set for the finest wine up for sale in Laois

The finest claret jug to be presented at auction in recent years will be offered for sale at Sheppard's Great Irish Interiors Auction on April 30. Made in 1883, the silver-mounted crystal jug incorporates a likeness of the ...

16 Apr 2024 at 19:22

Property

Hannibal Lecter mask owned by Michael Flatley on sale in Laois

An illuminated Hannibal Lecter mask owned by Riverdance and Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley goes under the hammer at an auction in Durrow this month. The mask was worn by Sir Anthony Hopkins when he starred as Dr ...

16 Nov 2020 at 11:59

Property

In pictures: Chinese jade features at huge Laois auction from one collector

A huge auction takes place in Laois in May at Sheppard's Irish Auction House of Durrow with m ore which features more than 2,000 lots from a single collection. The late, distinguished physician, Dr Jan Mohamed of ...

01 May 2023 at 18:22

Local News

Laois auction house selling candle holders from world-famous Laois house turned hotl

A pair of antique torcheres or candle holders from Ballyfin House are going under the hammer in Laois at the renowned Sheppards auction rooms in Durrow. Sheppards are selling the pair of 19th-century Chinese ...

05 Mar 2024 at 16:52

Recent Deaths

'Witty, erudite, hospitable and sparkling company' - Laois antiques auctioneer to be laid to rest

Many tributes have been paid to Laois antiques and art auctioneer Philip Sheppard who will be laid to rest in his native Durrow. Mr Sheppard, who was the director of the world-famous Sheppard's Irish ...

06 Mar 2025 at 20:24

Property

Is this a dagger that I see before me? Laois auction house sells bronze age item to National Museum

"Is this is a dagger that I see before?" That's the famous line in Shakespeare's violent play Macbeth which lends itself perfectly to this story about the sale of a late Bronze Age dagger discovered ...

12 Feb 2021 at 13:48

Property

Michael Collins letter for sale in Laois at Gentleman's Library auction

Laois promises to be at the centre of the auction world, according to Sheppard's Auction Rooms in Durrow. The famous auction house features a big variety items that is sure to whet the appetite of ...

03 Nov 2023 at 13:52

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Maureen O'Hara's furs and jewellery for Laois auction

Fur coats and jewellery once owned by the legendary Hollywood Irish film star, Maureen O’Hara will go under the hammer at a Sheppard’s auction in Durrow later this month. The auction will feature ...

11 Nov 2017 at 10:15

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