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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 61

DIAPHANOUS EVENING JACKET AND OVER GOWN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

DIAPHANOUS EVENING JACKET AND OVER GOWN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

€300 - 500

LOT 62

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY CANVAS AND LEATHER VALISE

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY CANVAS AND LEATHER VALISE

€100 - 150

LOT 144

A 19TH-CENTURY TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB

A 19TH-CENTURY TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB

€50 - 80

LOT 145

A 19TH-CENTURY STEEL HAIR COMB

A 19TH-CENTURY STEEL HAIR COMB

€50 - 80

LOT 146

A 19TH-CENTURY BRASS HAIR COMB

A 19TH-CENTURY BRASS HAIR COMB

€50 - 80

LOT 147

GROUP OF 3 TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMBS, 19TH CENTURY

GROUP OF 3 TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMBS, 19TH CENTURY

€50 - 80

LOT 148

SET OF THREE TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMBS WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

SET OF THREE TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMBS WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 149

TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 150

TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 151

TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMB WITH GILT METAL DECORATION, 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 152

GROUP OF TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMBS, 19TH CENTURY

GROUP OF TORTOISESHELL HAIR COMBS, 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 153

GROUP OF TORTOISESHELL HAIR ORNAMENTS, 19TH CENTURY

GROUP OF TORTOISESHELL HAIR ORNAMENTS, 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 154

TORTOISESHELL HAIR ORNAMENT, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY

TORTOISESHELL HAIR ORNAMENT, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY

€100 - 150

LOT 193

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY LADYâ€™S PARASOL WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLE

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY LADYâ€™S PARASOL WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLE

€80 - 120

LOT 298

DESIGNER LEATHER JEWELLERY CASE

DESIGNER LEATHER JEWELLERY CASE

€50 - 80

LOT 299

HERMES SCARF

HERMES SCARF

€100 - 150

LOT 300

HERMES SCARF

HERMES SCARF

€100 - 150

17 lots

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