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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 422
EARLY IRISH 18TH-CENTURY WALNUT FOLD-OVER GAMES TABLE
EARLY IRISH 18TH-CENTURY WALNUT FOLD-OVER GAMES TABLE
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€2500 - 3500
LOT 423
F. BIGGS, ABSTRACT FIGURAL STUDY
F. BIGGS, ABSTRACT FIGURAL STUDY
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€150 - 250
LOT 424
LATE 19TH-CENTURY ENGLISH CASED BRASS TELESCOPE
LATE 19TH-CENTURY ENGLISH CASED BRASS TELESCOPE
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€250 - 350
LOT 425
PAIR OF DESIGNER LEATHER AND CHROME ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF DESIGNER LEATHER AND CHROME ARMCHAIRS
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€1200 - 1800
LOT 426
B. JONES, OIL ON CANVAS
B. JONES, OIL ON CANVAS
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€600 - 900
LOT 427
19TH-CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
19TH-CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
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€200 - 300
LOT 428
LARGE ITALIAN SPECIMEN MARBLE TABLETOP
LARGE ITALIAN SPECIMEN MARBLE TABLETOP
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€1200 - 1800
LOT 429
19TH-CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL
19TH-CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL
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€140 - 180
LOT 430
PAIR OF LARGE ROYAL DUX FIGURES
PAIR OF LARGE ROYAL DUX FIGURES
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€800 - 1200
LOT 431
REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CABINET
REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CABINET
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€150 - 250
LOT 432
LATE 19TH-CENTURY WALNUT PEDESTAL WRITING DESK
LATE 19TH-CENTURY WALNUT PEDESTAL WRITING DESK
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€800 - 1200
LOT 433
19TH-CENTURY ORMOUL MANTEL CLOCK
19TH-CENTURY ORMOUL MANTEL CLOCK
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€200 - 300
LOT 434
BOULLE AND TORTOISESHELL INLAID BIJOU TABLE
BOULLE AND TORTOISESHELL INLAID BIJOU TABLE
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€1200 - 1500
LOT 435
FINE KURDISH, POSSIBLY BIDJAR, NORTH-WEST PERSIAN CARPET
FINE KURDISH, POSSIBLY BIDJAR, NORTH-WEST PERSIAN CARPET
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€3000 - 5000
LOT 436
19TH - CENTURY JAPANESE IMARI BOWL
19TH - CENTURY JAPANESE IMARI BOWL
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€80 - 120
LOT 437
REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY SOFA TABLE
REGENCY PERIOD MAHOGANY SOFA TABLE
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€800 - 1200
LOT 438
TIM HAIRS, SET OF 4 LEAPING FISH LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
TIM HAIRS, SET OF 4 LEAPING FISH LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
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€100 - 150
LOT 439
J. SAMSON (ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY), BRONZE FIGURE OF A CLASSICAL YOUTH
J. SAMSON (ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY), BRONZE FIGURE OF A CLASSICAL YOUTH
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€400 - 500
LOT 440
PAIR OF EDWARDIAN PERIOD MAHOGANY CORNER CHAIRS
PAIR OF EDWARDIAN PERIOD MAHOGANY CORNER CHAIRS
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€300 - 500
LOT 441
PAIR OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHIC PANELS, MAINISTER LAOISE / FADO FADO
PAIR OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHIC PANELS, MAINISTER LAOISE / FADO FADO
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€100 - 150
LOT 442
PAIR OF ASHWORTH IRONSTONE MEAT PLATTERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
PAIR OF ASHWORTH IRONSTONE MEAT PLATTERS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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€250 - 350
LOT 443
REGENCY GILT FRAMED OVERMANTEL MIRROR
REGENCY GILT FRAMED OVERMANTEL MIRROR
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€1800 - 2400
LOT 444
19TH-CENTURY ROSEWOOD BOOK SLIDE
19TH-CENTURY ROSEWOOD BOOK SLIDE
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€100 - 150
LOT 445
DRESDEN PORCELAIN TRAY
DRESDEN PORCELAIN TRAY
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€150 - 250
LOT 446
PAIR OF LATE 19TH-CENTURY SATINWOOD PIER MIRRORS, ATTRIBUTED TO HICKS OF DUBLIN
PAIR OF LATE 19TH-CENTURY SATINWOOD PIER MIRRORS, ATTRIBUTED TO HICKS OF DUBLIN
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€800 - 1200
LOT 447
SET OF FIVE MID-18TH-CENTURY HAND-COLOURED BIRD ENGRAVINGS ON LAID PAPER
SET OF FIVE MID-18TH-CENTURY HAND-COLOURED BIRD ENGRAVINGS ON LAID PAPER
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€500 - 800
LOT 448
MODEL ROWING BOAT COFFEE TABLE
MODEL ROWING BOAT COFFEE TABLE
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€200 - 300
LOT 449
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CARVED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CARVED GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS
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€1400 - 1800

1761 lots

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