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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 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
LOT 1501
PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY SEATED DOG MILK JUGS
PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY SEATED DOG MILK JUGS
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€100 - 150
LOT 1502
19TH-CENTURY WICKER AND BAMBOO CHILD'S CRADLE
19TH-CENTURY WICKER AND BAMBOO CHILD'S CRADLE
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€80 - 120
LOT 1503
GLAZED POTTERY “MAYPOLE DAIRY CO. LTD” MILK BOWL
GLAZED POTTERY “MAYPOLE DAIRY CO. LTD” MILK BOWL
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€100 - 150
LOT 1504
19TH-CENTURY OAK REFECTORY TAVERN TABLE
19TH-CENTURY OAK REFECTORY TAVERN TABLE
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€200 - 300
LOT 1505
OAK BRASS-BOUND WHISKEY BARREL
OAK BRASS-BOUND WHISKEY BARREL
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€50 - 80
LOT 1506
19TH-CENTURY PINE SETTLE BED
19TH-CENTURY PINE SETTLE BED
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€800 - 1200
LOT 1507
SET OF SIX CERAMIC CABBAGE LEAF PLATES
SET OF SIX CERAMIC CABBAGE LEAF PLATES
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€100 - 150
LOT 1508
GEORGIAN PINE KITCHEN TABLE
GEORGIAN PINE KITCHEN TABLE
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€200 - 300
LOT 1509
CAST IRON KETTLE
CAST IRON KETTLE
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€50 - 80
LOT 1510
19TH-CENTURY CHILD'S HIGHCHAIR
19TH-CENTURY CHILD'S HIGHCHAIR
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€80 - 120
LOT 1511
PAIR OF CERAMIC SWAN-DECORATED MILK JUGS
PAIR OF CERAMIC SWAN-DECORATED MILK JUGS
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€200 - 300
LOT 1512
19TH-CENTURY SMOKER'S BOW / CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
19TH-CENTURY SMOKER'S BOW / CAPTAIN'S CHAIR
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€150 - 250
LOT 1513
PAIR OF BRONZED METAL CANDLESTICKS WITH SNUFFERS
PAIR OF BRONZED METAL CANDLESTICKS WITH SNUFFERS
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€50 - 80
LOT 1514
UNUSUAL IRISH ARTS AND CRAFTS SIDE CABINET
UNUSUAL IRISH ARTS AND CRAFTS SIDE CABINET
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€250 - 350
LOT 1515
TWO 19TH-CENTURY STEAM IRONS WITH TURNED WOODEN HANDLES
TWO 19TH-CENTURY STEAM IRONS WITH TURNED WOODEN HANDLES
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€50 - 80
LOT 1516
LARGE EARLY DUG OUT VESSEL
LARGE EARLY DUG OUT VESSEL
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€300 - 500

1761 lots

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