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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 15
ÉMILE GALLÉ NEST OF FOUR MARQUETRY OCCASIONAL TABLES CIRCA 1910
ÉMILE GALLÉ NEST OF FOUR MARQUETRY OCCASIONAL TABLES CIRCA 1910
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€2000 - 3000
LOT 17
LOUIS XVI PERIOD KINGWOOD WALL CABINET, 18TH CENTURY
LOUIS XVI PERIOD KINGWOOD WALL CABINET, 18TH CENTURY
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€150 - 250
LOT 18
NAPOLEON III TWO-TIER MAHOGANY GUÉRIDON
NAPOLEON III TWO-TIER MAHOGANY GUÉRIDON
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€300 - 500
LOT 77
18TH-CENTURY BRASS-BOUND OYSTER-VENEERED CHEST WITH FITTED INTERIOR
18TH-CENTURY BRASS-BOUND OYSTER-VENEERED CHEST WITH FITTED INTERIOR
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€500 - 800
LOT 99
18TH-CENTURY FRENCH WALNUT COMMODE
18TH-CENTURY FRENCH WALNUT COMMODE
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€1400 - 1800
LOT 110
NAPOLEON III PERIOD LOUIS XVI STYLE SETTEE
NAPOLEON III PERIOD LOUIS XVI STYLE SETTEE
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€200 - 300
LOT 129
FRENCH PROVINCIAL CARVED WOOD HANGING SHELVES
FRENCH PROVINCIAL CARVED WOOD HANGING SHELVES
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€200 - 300
LOT 136
LATE 18TH-CENTURY FRENCH FRUITWOOD AND BURR PANELLED ARMOIRE
LATE 18TH-CENTURY FRENCH FRUITWOOD AND BURR PANELLED ARMOIRE
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€800 - 1200
LOT 165
LARGE LATE 19TH-CENTURY OAK ROLL-TOP KNEEHOLE WRITING DESK
LARGE LATE 19TH-CENTURY OAK ROLL-TOP KNEEHOLE WRITING DESK
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€800 - 1200
LOT 168
EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY GLAZED-TOPPED BIJOU TABLE
EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY GLAZED-TOPPED BIJOU TABLE
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€500 - 800
LOT 171
DESIGNER DEEP-BUTTONED LEATHER SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIR
DESIGNER DEEP-BUTTONED LEATHER SWIVEL OFFICE CHAIR
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€500 - 800
LOT 172
EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SERPENTINE BALLOON-BACK GENTLEMAN’S ARMCHAIR
EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SERPENTINE BALLOON-BACK GENTLEMAN’S ARMCHAIR
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€500 - 800
LOT 174
PAIR OF EBONY AND GILT BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF EBONY AND GILT BERGERE ARMCHAIRS
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€1400 - 1800
LOT 177
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY CARVED GILTWOOD CONSOLE TABLES, EACH WITH MARBLE TOP
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY CARVED GILTWOOD CONSOLE TABLES, EACH WITH MARBLE TOP
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€7000 - 9000
LOT 181
MAHOGANY TWO-DRAWER FILING CABINET
MAHOGANY TWO-DRAWER FILING CABINET
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€150 - 250
LOT 183
REGENCY SATINWOOD PAINTED WORK BOX WITH ORMOLU FEET
REGENCY SATINWOOD PAINTED WORK BOX WITH ORMOLU FEET
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€280 - 380
LOT 186
VERNACULAR SMOKER'S BOW KITCHEN CHAIR
VERNACULAR SMOKER'S BOW KITCHEN CHAIR
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€200 - 300
LOT 189
PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY BEDSIDE TABLES
PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY BEDSIDE TABLES
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€500 - 800
LOT 190
PAIR OF 18TH-CENTURY HEPPELWHITE CARVED GILTWOOD AND DAMASK ELBOW CHAIRS
PAIR OF 18TH-CENTURY HEPPELWHITE CARVED GILTWOOD AND DAMASK ELBOW CHAIRS
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€4000 - 6000
LOT 192
VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WORKTABLE
VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WORKTABLE
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€300 - 500
LOT 195
19TH-CENTURY WALNUT PROVINCIAL STOOL OR LOW TABLE
19TH-CENTURY WALNUT PROVINCIAL STOOL OR LOW TABLE
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€300 - 500
LOT 198
EARLY VICTORIAN WALNUT BUTTERFLY UPHOLSTERED SETTEE
EARLY VICTORIAN WALNUT BUTTERFLY UPHOLSTERED SETTEE
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€500 - 800
LOT 199
LATE 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL MARQUETRY-INLAID WRITING SLOPE ON STAND
LATE 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL MARQUETRY-INLAID WRITING SLOPE ON STAND
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€300 - 500
LOT 207
EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND INLAID WARDROBE
EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND INLAID WARDROBE
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€150 - 250
LOT 213
19TH-CENTURY BLACK FOREST BEAR HAT AND COAT STAND
19TH-CENTURY BLACK FOREST BEAR HAT AND COAT STAND
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€5000 - 8000
LOT 214
SET OF SIX REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS, INCLUDING ONE CARVER
SET OF SIX REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS, INCLUDING ONE CARVER
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€800 - 1200
LOT 219
IRISH 19TH-CENTURY SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY DISPLAY CABINET
IRISH 19TH-CENTURY SATINWOOD AND MARQUETRY DISPLAY CABINET
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€4500 - 5500
LOT 222
MOROCCAN BONE-INLAID OCTAGONAL-SHAPED TABLE
MOROCCAN BONE-INLAID OCTAGONAL-SHAPED TABLE
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€400 - 600

264 lots

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