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Paradigms & The Unexpected

“Paradigms and the Unexpected” presents 1,800 lots of varied scale and origin within a single, carefully assembled sale. With The Château de Chalain Collection at its centre, the auction reflects continuity, heritage and the enduring appeal of objects preserved across generations.

10th-12th March


Sale Schedule • Tuesday 10th March 2026 • Wednesday 11th March 2026 • Thursday 12th March 2026
Categories • SILVER AND SILVER PLATE • PICTURES AND PRINTS • FURNITURE • CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS • PHOTOGRAPHS • GLASS • CHINESE • ANTIQUE BOXES • SCULPTURE • RELIGIOUS ARTEFACTS • BOOKS • ARMS AND ARMOUR • OBJETS D'ART • PORCELAIN • FIRE FURNITURE • FASHION • LIGHTING • MIRRORS • SPORTING • VINTAGE TOYS • CARPETS AND RUGS • VINTAGE ADVERTISEMENTS • JAPANESE • CERAMICS • SCIENTIFIC • DESK FURNITURE • TAXIDERMY • COLLECTIBLES • CAR MEMORABILIA • KITCHENALIA • LIBRARY • AFRICAN ART • BLANK • TELECOMMUNICATIONS • PERSIAN • TAPESTRIES • JEWELLERY • HISTORICAL INTEREST • MARITIME INTEREST • INDIAN ART • MAPS • MILITARIA • VERNACULAR • GARDEN • WINES AND SPIRITS • WALKING STICKS • MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • MUSICAL INSTRUMENST • POLITICAL FRENCH MEMORABILIA
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LOT 816
19TH-CENTURY BLUE AND WHITE TRANSFERWARE PLATTER
19TH-CENTURY BLUE AND WHITE TRANSFERWARE PLATTER
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€150 - 250
LOT 817
CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLATE
CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLATE
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€100 - 200
LOT 818
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN RECTANGULAR DISH
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN RECTANGULAR DISH
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€80 - 120
LOT 819
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE POLYCHROME CHARGER
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE POLYCHROME CHARGER
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€200 - 300
LOT 820
19TH-CENTURY IMARI POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASE
19TH-CENTURY IMARI POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASE
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€50 - 80
LOT 821
LARGE 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD PANEL
LARGE 19TH-CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD PANEL
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€400 - 600
LOT 822
LARGE 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER
LARGE 18TH-CENTURY CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER
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€600 - 1000
LOT 823
CHINESE QING CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND BRONZE CENSER
CHINESE QING CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND BRONZE CENSER
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€800 - 1200
LOT 824
19TH-CENTURY GARNITURE OF CHINESE OR SAMSON POLYCHROME VASES
19TH-CENTURY GARNITURE OF CHINESE OR SAMSON POLYCHROME VASES
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€1800 - 2400
LOT 825
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL PORCELAIN DISH, KANGXI PERIOD (1662–1722)
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL PORCELAIN DISH, KANGXI PERIOD (1662–1722)
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€250 - 350
LOT 826
MING CARVED PALACE MUSICIANS AND PALACE DANCER
MING CARVED PALACE MUSICIANS AND PALACE DANCER
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€1500 - 2500
LOT 827
19TH-CENTURY IMARI POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASE
19TH-CENTURY IMARI POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASE
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€80 - 120
LOT 828
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN BOWL
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN BOWL
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€150 - 250
LOT 829
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE TOBACCO LEAF PATTERN DISH
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE TOBACCO LEAF PATTERN DISH
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€300 - 500
LOT 830
PAIR OF ORIENTAL POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASES
PAIR OF ORIENTAL POLYCHROME PORCELAIN VASES
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€250 - 350
LOT 831
PAIR OF CHINESE GLAZED ROOF TILES WITH MYTHICAL BEASTS
PAIR OF CHINESE GLAZED ROOF TILES WITH MYTHICAL BEASTS
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€200 - 300
LOT 832
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWL
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN BOWL
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€150 - 250
LOT 833
19TH-CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD LOW TABLE
19TH-CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD LOW TABLE
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€600 - 900
LOT 834
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BALUSTER JAR AND COVER, KANGXI PERIOD (1662–1722)
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BALUSTER JAR AND COVER, KANGXI PERIOD (1662–1722)
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€800 - 1200
LOT 835
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL MEAT DISH. QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL MEAT DISH. QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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€250 - 350
LOT 836
CHINESE QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE TWO-HANDLED VASE
CHINESE QING DYNASTY BLUE AND WHITE TWO-HANDLED VASE
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€250 - 350
LOT 837
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH-CENTURY CHINESE LACQUERED CABINET WITH METAL MOUNTS
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH-CENTURY CHINESE LACQUERED CABINET WITH METAL MOUNTS
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€140 - 180
LOT 838
DING KILN SONG DYNASTY STYLE SERVING BOWL
DING KILN SONG DYNASTY STYLE SERVING BOWL
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€100 - 150
LOT 839
19TH-CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD CENTRE TABLE
19TH-CENTURY CHINESE HARDWOOD CENTRE TABLE
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€500 - 800
LOT 840
CHINESE KANGXI PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR
CHINESE KANGXI PERIOD BLUE AND WHITE GINGER JAR
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€500 - 800
LOT 841
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE TOBACCO LEAF PATTERN DISH
18TH-CENTURY CHINESE TOBACCO LEAF PATTERN DISH
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€500 - 800
LOT 842
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT (BITONG), TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BRUSH POT (BITONG), TRANSITIONAL PERIOD
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€2000 - 3000
LOT 843
JAPANESE IVORY FOO DOG
JAPANESE IVORY FOO DOG
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€150 - 200

119 lots

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