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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 1437
EARLY 19TH-CENTURY ROSEWOOD AND MARQUETRY BANJO-SHAPED BAROMETER
EARLY 19TH-CENTURY ROSEWOOD AND MARQUETRY BANJO-SHAPED BAROMETER
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€400 - 600
LOT 1438
REGENCY PERIOD ROSEWOOD AND BRASS-INLAID WORKTABLE
REGENCY PERIOD ROSEWOOD AND BRASS-INLAID WORKTABLE
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€1400 - 1800
LOT 1439
CHINESE WOOL RUG
CHINESE WOOL RUG
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€150 - 250
LOT 1440
FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR GAMES BOX — ATTRIBUTED TO NORMAN CROSS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR GAMES BOX — ATTRIBUTED TO NORMAN CROSS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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€200 - 300
LOT 1441
COPPER AND BRASS COLLAPSIBLE CEREMONIAL TRUMPET
COPPER AND BRASS COLLAPSIBLE CEREMONIAL TRUMPET
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€250 - 350
LOT 1442
VIOLIN IN THE MANNER OF JACOBUS STAINER
VIOLIN IN THE MANNER OF JACOBUS STAINER
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€2500 - 3500
LOT 1443
LATE 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL MINIATURE BRASS VIOLIN PLANES
LATE 19TH-CENTURY CONTINENTAL MINIATURE BRASS VIOLIN PLANES
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€200 - 300
LOT 1444
LATE 19TH-CENTURY SWISS ROSEWOOD INLAID MUSIC BOX
LATE 19TH-CENTURY SWISS ROSEWOOD INLAID MUSIC BOX
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€400 - 600
LOT 1445
2 ROW 36 BASE BUTTON ACCORDIAN, 1930
2 ROW 36 BASE BUTTON ACCORDIAN, 1930
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€500 - 800
LOT 1446
MEINELHAMMER ZITHER
MEINELHAMMER ZITHER
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€100 - 150
LOT 1447
THREE FULL-SIZE VIOLINS FOR RESTORATION
THREE FULL-SIZE VIOLINS FOR RESTORATION
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€200 - 300
LOT 1448
FULL-SIZE VIOLIN, WELL-MADE, IN PLAYING CONDITION
FULL-SIZE VIOLIN, WELL-MADE, IN PLAYING CONDITION
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€120 - 180
LOT 1449
NORTH ITALIAN SCHOOL VIOLIN, 19TH CENTURY — LABELLED CARLO ANTONIO TESTORE, MILAN 1733
NORTH ITALIAN SCHOOL VIOLIN, 19TH CENTURY — LABELLED CARLO ANTONIO TESTORE, MILAN 1733
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€800 - 1200
LOT 1450
VIOLIN LABELLED DEGAN OF TURIN, 19TH CENTURY
VIOLIN LABELLED DEGAN OF TURIN, 19TH CENTURY
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€2000 - 3000
LOT 1451
FRENCH “BRETON” VIOLIN
FRENCH “BRETON” VIOLIN
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€3000 - 5000
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

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