A painting by Michael Flatley titled Rossmore Island is the star attraction at Sheppard’s auction next month.

It is one of a series he has made on the theme of the Great Famine and is an abstract depiction of Rossmore Island in Kenmare Bay, county Kerry.

The Irish dancing star, who is currently on an international tour with his show Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games, last year announced he would be taking up a new career as a visual artist.

Ahead of the December 4th auction, art expert Philip Sheppard talks Newstalk through Michael Flatley's Rossmore painting. He discusses Flatley's unique method and what they expect from the sale: