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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 1452
IMPORTANT FRENCH OFFICIAL QUAI D’ORSAY ROYAL STATE VISIT DINNER MENU
IMPORTANT FRENCH OFFICIAL QUAI D’ORSAY ROYAL STATE VISIT DINNER MENU
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€150 - 300
LOT 1453
IMPORTANT FRENCH OFFICIAL QUAI D’ORSAY STATE VISIT DINNER MENU, PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH OFFICIAL QUAI D’ORSAY STATE VISIT DINNER MENU, PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€300 - 600
LOT 1454
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY COLD WAR ERA STATE DINNER MENU, PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY COLD WAR ERA STATE DINNER MENU, PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€300 - 650
LOT 1455
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY ROYAL STATE VISIT DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF VINCENT AURIOL
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY ROYAL STATE VISIT DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF VINCENT AURIOL
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€200 - 400
LOT 1456
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU, PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU, PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
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€450 - 900
LOT 1457
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY IMPERIAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY IMPERIAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
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€500 - 1000
LOT 1458
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE LA CELLE-SAINT-CLOUD ROYAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE LA CELLE-SAINT-CLOUD ROYAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
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€500 - 900
LOT 1459
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY IMPERIAL IRAN STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY IMPERIAL IRAN STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€450 - 900
LOT 1460
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY ROYAL STATE VISIT MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY ROYAL STATE VISIT MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€300 - 600
LOT 1461
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS FRANCO-AFRICAN STATE DINNER MENU
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS FRANCO-AFRICAN STATE DINNER MENU
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€500 - 900
LOT 1462
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€300 - 600
LOT 1463
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€300 - 650
LOT 1464
IMPORTANT FRENCH, CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH, CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€450 - 900
LOT 1465
IMPORTANT FRENCH ÉLYSÉE PALACE ROYAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH ÉLYSÉE PALACE ROYAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€500 - 950
LOT 1466
IMPORTANT FRENCH, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS STATE DINNER MENU — FOURTH REPUBLIC
IMPORTANT FRENCH, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS STATE DINNER MENU — FOURTH REPUBLIC
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€200 - 400
LOT 1467
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF VINCENT AURIOL
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF VINCENT AURIOL
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€300 - 600
LOT 1468
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€300 - 650
LOT 1469
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€350 - 700
LOT 1470
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€350 - 700
LOT 1471
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€350 - 750
LOT 1472
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE CHAMPS STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€500 - 1000
LOT 1473
IMPORTANT FRENCH MUSÉE DU LOUVRE ROYAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
IMPORTANT FRENCH MUSÉE DU LOUVRE ROYAL STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF RENÉ COTY
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€500 - 1000
LOT 1474
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€700 - 1400
LOT 1475
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH QUAI D’ORSAY STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€600 - 1100
LOT 1476
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
IMPORTANT FRENCH CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES STATE DINNER MENU — PRESIDENCY OF CHARLES DE GAULLE
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€450 - 850

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