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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 958
CAPT. GREENVILLE COLLINS, ST. GEORGE'S CHANNEL NAUTICAL CHART, LATE 17TH CENTURY
CAPT. GREENVILLE COLLINS, ST. GEORGE'S CHANNEL NAUTICAL CHART, LATE 17TH CENTURY
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€200 - 300
LOT 959
18TH-CENTURY MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE ELBOW CHAIR, CIRCA 1790
18TH-CENTURY MAHOGANY HEPPLEWHITE ELBOW CHAIR, CIRCA 1790
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€200 - 300
LOT 960
PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE CANDELABRA, 19TH CENTURY
PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE CANDELABRA, 19TH CENTURY
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€800 - 1200
LOT 961
BLACK FOREST CARVED HOUSE-FORM DECANTER SET
BLACK FOREST CARVED HOUSE-FORM DECANTER SET
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€1000 - 1200
LOT 962
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY KPM PORTRAIT PLAQUES
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY KPM PORTRAIT PLAQUES
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€2000 - 3000
LOT 963
BERNARD BUFFET (1928–1999) — ŒUVRE GRAVÉ 1952–1986 — MOURLOT — LITHOGRAPH ON ARCHES PAPER, 1967
BERNARD BUFFET (1928–1999) — ŒUVRE GRAVÉ 1952–1986 — MOURLOT — LITHOGRAPH ON ARCHES PAPER, 1967
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€150 - 250
LOT 964
WALNUT-CASED LIQUEUR SET
WALNUT-CASED LIQUEUR SET
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€300 - 500
LOT 965
VICTORIAN BRASS COAL HELMET
VICTORIAN BRASS COAL HELMET
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€50 - 80
LOT 967
PAIR OF LARGE 19TH-CENTURY ORMOLU AND BRONZE URNS
PAIR OF LARGE 19TH-CENTURY ORMOLU AND BRONZE URNS
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€5000 - 8000
LOT 968
PAIR OF FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED THREE-DRAWER LAMP TABLES
PAIR OF FRENCH KINGWOOD AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED THREE-DRAWER LAMP TABLES
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€800 - 1200
LOT 969
PUB ADVERTISING MIRROR, PHOENIX BREWERY, O’CONNELL’S ALE, DUBLIN
PUB ADVERTISING MIRROR, PHOENIX BREWERY, O’CONNELL’S ALE, DUBLIN
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€800 - 1200
LOT 970
POYNAUS CAMEO GLASS VASE
POYNAUS CAMEO GLASS VASE
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€100 - 150
LOT 971
LARGE 19TH-CENTURY MARBLE TOP GILT CONSOLE TABLE
LARGE 19TH-CENTURY MARBLE TOP GILT CONSOLE TABLE
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€4500 - 5500
LOT 972
19TH-CENTURY ENGLISH MAHOGANY APOTHECARY BOX
19TH-CENTURY ENGLISH MAHOGANY APOTHECARY BOX
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€300 - 500
LOT 973
19TH-CENTURY GILT BRONZE AND MALACHITE JEWELLERY CASKET
19TH-CENTURY GILT BRONZE AND MALACHITE JEWELLERY CASKET
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€400 - 600
LOT 974
19TH-CENTURY COPPER BED WARMER
19TH-CENTURY COPPER BED WARMER
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€50 - 80
LOT 975
WATERCOLOUR STUDY OF PENGUINS, PREPARATORY DESIGN FOR ‘THE NUGGET’ SHOE POLISH ADVERTISING
WATERCOLOUR STUDY OF PENGUINS, PREPARATORY DESIGN FOR ‘THE NUGGET’ SHOE POLISH ADVERTISING
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€150 - 250
LOT 976
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY ORMOLU AND MARBLE CANDELABRA
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY ORMOLU AND MARBLE CANDELABRA
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€200 - 300
LOT 977
GEORGIAN III MAHOGANY AND BRASS-BOUND CELLARETTE
GEORGIAN III MAHOGANY AND BRASS-BOUND CELLARETTE
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€500 - 800
LOT 978
TEKKA ENZI TURKMENISTAN CARPET, 20TH CENTURY
TEKKA ENZI TURKMENISTAN CARPET, 20TH CENTURY
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€4000 - 6000
LOT 979
19TH-CENTURY ITALIAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A BOY
19TH-CENTURY ITALIAN BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A BOY
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€700 - 900
LOT 980
18TH-CENTURY SILVER-MOUNTED LEATHER-BOUND JEWELLERY CASKET
18TH-CENTURY SILVER-MOUNTED LEATHER-BOUND JEWELLERY CASKET
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€200 - 300
LOT 981
LAST SUPPER LENTICULAR IMAGE
LAST SUPPER LENTICULAR IMAGE
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€50 - 80
LOT 982
16TH-CENTURY CARVED HEAD OF CHRIST
16TH-CENTURY CARVED HEAD OF CHRIST
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€1000 - 1500
LOT 983
EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND CHECKERED INLAID SIDEBOARD
EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND CHECKERED INLAID SIDEBOARD
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€200 - 300
LOT 984
GERALD G. BEATTIE (20TH / 21ST CENTURY)
GERALD G. BEATTIE (20TH / 21ST CENTURY)
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€150 - 250
LOT 985
ITALIAN CAPODIMONTE BLANC-DE-CHINE URN-STEMMED TABLE LAMP
ITALIAN CAPODIMONTE BLANC-DE-CHINE URN-STEMMED TABLE LAMP
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€100 - 150
LOT 986
GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID GAMES TABLE
GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID GAMES TABLE
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€800 - 1200

1761 lots

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