An Interview with Noel Murphy

09 April 2025 An Interview with Noel Murphy This month, we visited acclaimed Northern Irish artist, Noel Murphy, at his Belfast studio for an in-depth conversati...

Lot 7 - Fishing Boats at Ardglass by Colin Davidson

08 April 2025 April Art Auction Lot 7 - Fishing Boats at Ardglass by Colin Davidson Colin Davidson is a contemporary artist, born in Belfast. He graduate...

Lot 11 - Donegal Beach by T. P. Flanagan

11 March 2025 March Art Auction Lot 11 - Donegal Beach by T. P. Flanagan Terence P. Flanagan was born in Enniskillen in 1929. He attended night classes a...

Lot 4 - Sunset, Tuscany by Grace Henry

11 February 2025 February Art Auction Lot 4 - Sunset, Tuscany by Grace Henry Grace Henry was born in Kirktown, near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire in February 1868. Her...

RUA 143rd Annual Exhibition Portrait Winner

23 October 2024 Congratulations to Daniel Nelis ARUA, the recipient of the Portrait Prize at the RUA 143rd Annual Exhibition, (Sponsored by Ross's Auctioneer...

Lot 4 - Still Life, Poppies & Peonies by Anne Primrose Jury

23 October 2024 November Art Auction Lot 4 - Still Life, Poppies & Peonies by Anne Primrose Jury Born on 30th January 1907 in Dunmurry, County Antrim, Anne P...

Lot 42 - Low Tide, Killinchy by Romeo Charles Toogood

26 September 2024 October Art Auction Lot 42 - Low Tide, Killinchy by Romeo Charles Toogood Romeo Charles Toogood was born in Belfast in 1902. He was the son of Ch...

BBC Bargain Hunt Airing

05 September 2024 Dear Valued Clients,   We at Ross’s would like to thank those of you who contributed to BBC Bargain Hunt.  Your co-operati...

Lot 63 - Orchard by Alicia Boyle

04 September 2024 September Art Auction Lot 63 - Orchard by Alicia Boyle Alicia Boyle (1908-1996) was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her family returned to Limavady in...

Lot 9 - Silence by Sophie Aghajanian

01 August 2024 August Art Auction Lot 9 - Silence by Sophie Aghajanian Born in Haifa in 1943, Sophie Aghajanian works as a painter and printmaker. She was educa...

The History of Ross's Landmark Building

05 July 2024 The History of Ross’s Landmark Building   The home of Ross’s Auctioneers and Valuers is one of Belfast’s most promine...

Lot 90 - Carolyn Mulholland, Self Study of the Artist

04 July 2024 July Art Auction Lot 90 - Carolyn Mulholland, Self Study of the Artist  Born in Lurgan, County Armagh in 1944, Carolyn Mulholland is an Iris...

Summer Closure

03 July 2024 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed from Monday 8th July for our summer holiday. All enquires will be resp...

Why is it called a Tennis Bracelet?

11 June 2024 Why is it called a tennis bracelet?  The history of diamond tennis bracelets dates back to the summer of 1978, to be exact, when one of t...

Lot 8 - Padraic Woods, Spanish Ladies

05 June 2024 June Art Auction Lot 8 - Padraic Woods, Spanish Ladies Padraic Woods was born in Newry in 1893. His family moved to Castlewellan in 1898, th...

Summit 3/24 - Sports Academy George

04 June 2024 Summit 3/24 - Sports Academy George Angus Clarke (Managing Director) , will be participating in the Summit 3/24 Challenge on Saturay 15th June...

Evie Hone - Stained Glass Window Designs

08 May 2024 May Art Auction Lot 26 & 27 - Evie Hone, Stained Glass Window Designs Born in Dublin in 1894, Evie Hone contributed to a major shift in Irish...

Alice Berger Hammerschlag - Flame Rhythm

10 April 2024 April Art Auction Lot 10 - Alice Berger Hammerschlag, Flame Rhythm  Alice Berger Hammerschlag was a pioneer of abstract art in Northern I...

Terence P. Flanagan - Lough Coole

12 March 2024 March Art Auction Lot 7 – Terence P. Flanagan, Lough Coole Terence P. Flanagan was born in Enniskillen in 1929. He attended night classes a...

Ross's Marathon Relay

22 January 2024 Air Ambulance NI, is a charity in Northern Ireland. They work in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), to provide the Helico...

Mark Shields - The Mystery of Sacrifice

18 January 2024 January Art Auction Lot 26 - Mark Shields, The Mystery of Sacrifice From Mark Shields and Dan Dowling’s 1993 exhibition at the Cavehill Ga...

Christmas Closure

22 December 2023 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed from Friday 22nd December. All enquires will be responded to immediate...

RUA 142nd Annual Exhibition Portrait Winner

06 December 2023 Congratulations to Nina Ruminska, the recipient of the Portrait Prize at the RUA 142nd Annual Exhibition, Ulster Museum Belfast (Sponsored by Ross'...

Sheila McClean Studio Sale

15 November 2023 Sheila McClean Studio Sale Sheila McClean ARUA 1932-2016 Painter   Sheila McClean was born in Moville, County Donegal. Her father wa...

Sheila McClean: The Catalogue Reviewed

15 November 2023 Sheila McClean Studio Sale: The Catalogue Reviewed Sheila McClean’s work will be a fascinating rediscovery for many and a discovery for som...

Patrick Hall - Study for Faust Rising

18 October 2023 Patrick Hall was born in Tipperary, Ireland. He studied at the Central School of Art in London under Cecil Collins, later moving to Spain in 1966 and ...

Ross's Auctioneers and Valuers: A History in Belfast

18 October 2023 Ross's Auctioneers and Valuers: A History in Belfast   Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is a place rich in history and c...

Markey Robinson - Corn Carriers

18 October 2023 Lot 8: Markey Robinson - Corn Carriers Corn Carriers, painted whilst Markey Robinson was in Paris, represents the significant dialogue between Ir...

The Elizabeth Taylor Piece

17 October 2023 “I feel as though I’m only the custodian of my jewelry. When I die and they go off to auction I hope whoever buys them gives them a really...

Celebrating 100 Years at Ross's

17 October 2023 100 Years of Ross's   Northern Ireland’s leading auction house, Ross’s Auctioneers and Valuers, is marking its 100th a...

The Allure of September Birthstones: Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli

18 September 2023 The Allure of September Birthstones: Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli Introduction Birthstones have long held a special place in human culture, ...

The Art of Cleaning Jewellery: Tips and Techniques

11 September 2023 The Art of Cleaning Jewellery: Tips and Techniques   Introduction Jewellery, whether it's a family heirloom, a sentimental gift, or...

Bank Holiday - Monday 28th August

25 August 2023 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed Monday 28th August for the Bank Holiday. All enquires will be responde...

JULY BIRTHSTONE

17 July 2023 JULY BIRTHSTONE Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word ...

Summer Closure

05 July 2023 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed from Monday 10th July for our summer holiday. All enquires will be res...

Bank Holiday - Monday 29th May

26 May 2023 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed Monday 29th May for the Bank Holiday. All enquires will be responded t...

Minding Minds Together

26 April 2023 Group Show : Minding Minds Together On the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement artists Paul Doran & Niall Conlon feel that th...

We are Hiring!

16 March 2023 Art Auction Assistant   Job Description: Ross’s has been long established as Northern Ireland’s leading auctioneers. The com...

St. Patricks Day Closure

15 March 2023 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed Friday 17th March for St. Patricks Day. All enquires will be responded...

Christmas Closure

23 December 2022 Dear Valued Clients, Please be advised that our office will be closed from Friday 23rd December. All enquires will be responded to immediate...

The Friends of Big Pat Charity Auction

10 November 2022 The Friends of Big Pat Charity Auction ENDS ON TUESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER AT 7PM   The Friends of Big Pat Charity Auction is being held to ra...

CLICK & COLLECT NOW AVAILABLE!

15 April 2021 Dear Valued Clients, CLICK & COLLECT is now available anytime between Monday and Friday (9am - 5pm). Alternatively we offer the packagin...

William Foyle Exhibition

01 November 2017 WILLIAM FOYLE SELF PORTRAITS   Following two highly acclaimed solo exhibitions in London, this young artists’ work was met with very co...

THE ROSS'S PORTRAIT PRIZE AT THE ROYAL ULSTER ACADEMY

27 October 2016 The Royal Ulster Academy once again presents its much anticipated annual exhibition of works from academy members, invited artists and pieces entered ...

BLACKSHAW; ARGUABLY THE BEST POST WAR PAINTER

13 October 2016 The death of much loved Ulster born artist Basil Blackshaw (1932-2016) was a point of realisation for his many devoted followers. With a career that ...

We are closed from 9th to 18th July

07 July 2016 Please note that we are closed from Saturday 9th - Monday 19th July. ...

3 AUCTIONS NOW LIVE

15 June 2016 Ross's have just launched this months auctions of Irish Paintings, Jewellery & Watches and Antiques & Furniture. All lots will be available t...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

10 May 2016 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 600 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

13 April 2016 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 700 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

THE DINSMORE COLLECTION - CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE!

26 February 2016 To View the Catalogue Please Click Here For over two centuries the name Dinsmore has been synonymous with the village of Kells in County Antrim....

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

17 February 2016 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 600 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

19 January 2016 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 600 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

WIN £500 TO SPEND AT ROSS'S

25 November 2015 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION!!! THIS MONTH ROSS'S ARE HOLDING A COMPETITION TO GIVEAWAY £500 TO SPEND AT ROSS'S ONLINE AUCTIONS!!! THE DRAW WILL TAKE ...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

24 November 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 600 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

Noel Murphy Exhibition - New Works

09 November 2015 Commences: Wednesday 11th November Concludes: Thursday 19th November PRIVATE VIEW: Thursday 12th November (6.00pm - 8.00pm) Wine Reception Exhibitio...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

27 October 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 500 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

30 September 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 500 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

Private Collection - Coming Soon!!!!

22 September 2015 A private collection will be up for auction as part of our October auction (Lot 21 - Lot 108). The collection includes works by Hans Iten, Markey Ro...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

02 September 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 500 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

06 August 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 600 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

24 June 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes over 500 lots at highly competitive estimates and many lots witho...

TOM CARR SKETCHES (NO RESERVE) - NOW LIVE

24 June 2015 Ross's have just launched this month's Irish Paintings Auction. The auction includes 300 lots of works by Tom Carr which came from the artist's studio...

heART of Hope - NI Hospice Art Auction

25 May 2015 Featured Artists include Colin Davidson, Neil Shawcross, Carol Graham, Rita Duffy, Brian Ballard, Joseph McWilliams, Ian Cumberland, Stephen Johnston,...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

20 May 2015 Ross's May Irish Paintings Auction is Now Live. The auction ends on Wednesday 27th March from 7pm. All lots are available to view in our Montgomery St...

THE HYLANDS COLLECTION - CATALOGUE NOW ONLINE

22 April 2015 Viewing Times:   Wednesday 29th April (9am – 5pm) Thursday 30th April (9am – 5pm) Friday 1st May (9am – 5pm) &nb...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

19 March 2015 Ross's March Irish Paintings Auction is Now Live. The auction ends on Wednesday 25th March from 7pm. All lots are available to view in our Montgomery ...

IRISH PAINTINGS - NOW LIVE

18 February 2015 Our current Irish Paintings auction includes works by Kenneth Webb, Percy French, Markey Robinson, Basil Blackshaw to name but a few. All lots are ava...

Charles McAuley Presented to Fred Daly

06 February 2015 Ross’s frequently offer interesting lots in their online art auctions and this month they have a particularly notable piece for sale: a Charles ...

Irish Paintings - NOW LIVE

21 January 2015 We are holding an auction of Irish Paintings from Wednesday 26th November - Wednesday 3rd December. The auction includes over 600 lots offered at high...

Irish Paintings - NOW LIVE

26 November 2014 We are holding an auction of Irish Paintings from Wednesday 26th November - Wednesday 3rd December. The auction includes over 600 lots offered at hig...

Tom Carr Studio Sale - NOW LIVE

26 November 2014 A collection of 300 sketches and drawings from the artists studio to be sold without reserve! The auction will run from Wednesday 26th November - Wed...

Auction Alerts - New Feature

25 November 2014 Receive email alerts for upcoming lots that match your interests. All you need to do is register an account and then pick the Artist(s)/Jewellery Cat...

Welcome to Ross's New Online Auction Platform

24 November 2014 Ross's has spent a lot of time developing a new and improved auction platform. Besides its slick new design it will make it easier for you to follow a...