Natural history

Sat 27 Jul

Large fossil ammonite disc from Madagascar, composition of 30 different ammonites assembled on a polymer support plate, diameter approx. 25cm, thickness 0.7cm, weight650 grams

Strong set of herbarium plates. 30 x 23 cm (scratches, stains, missing parts)

Lot en agate comprenant trois tranches, deux parties de géode, un cendrier et deux vide-poches. De 12 à 26cm.

Lot of five shells, three of which form napkin rings. From 5 to 18cm

Lot including an agate piece, a cut flint and a stone carving of a face. From 11 to 15cm.

Lot of rough amber elements. Weight : 250 g

Lot of shells and corals. 4-8 cm

Lot including two sand roses and a blue stone. From 8 to 30cm.

Mon 29 Jul

A FOSSIL FISH IN LIMESTONE, 11cm x 7cm including matrix. A complete fish in original limestone, fantastic detail throughout this specimen. From Hubei Province - China. Eocene circa 60 million years old.

Mon 29 Jul

A FOSSIL FISH IN LIMESTONE FROM USA, 12cm x 8.5cm A complete fish in original limestone, fantastic detail throughout this specimen. From Wyoming, USA. Eocene circa 55 million years old.

Mon 29 Jul

A POLISHED AMMONITE FOSSIL, 13cm x 10cm A polished Cleoniceras Ammonite from Madagascar. Cretaceous, Albian - Circa 100 million years old.

Mon 29 Jul

A POLISHED AMMONITE FOSSIL PAIR, 16cm x 12cm A polished Cleoniceras Ammonite from Madagascar. Cretaceous, Albian - Circa 100 million years old.

Mon 29 Jul

A COLLECTION OF LONDON SHARK TEETH FOSSILS, Collected in Abbey Wood - London Eocene circa 55 million years old

Mon 29 Jul

A MEGALODON SHARK TOOTH FOSSIL, 6cm x 5cm From Java, Indonesia. Miocene circa 10 million years old

Tue 06 Aug

Deux boîtes d'entomologie, XXe siècle Contenant deux lethocérus maximus (Brésil) pour l'une, et d'un coléoptère pour l'autre 24 x 35 cm et 25 x 25 cm

Tue 06 Aug

Deux boîtes d'entomologie, XXe siècle Contenant des insectes et coléoptères dont mégaloxantha bicolores (Thaïlande), eupatorus gracilicornis, demochroa gratiosa, xylotrupes gideon, anomala grandis... 24 x 35 cm et 36 x 20 cm

Tue 06 Aug

Deux boîtes d'entomologie, XXe siècle Contenant des coléoptères : deux Megasoma Actéon dont l'un aux ailes déployées (Brésil) pour l'une et d'un Eupatorus gracilicornus (Thaïlande, 1937) 24 x 35 cm et 12,5 x 17,5 cm

Tue 06 Aug

Trois boîtes d'entomologie, XXe siècle Contenant de papillons dont morpho didius (Pérou), morpho hecuba (Brésil), troides rhadhamantus (Palawan), graphium androcles (Sud Célèbes), trogonoptera brookiana (Malaisie), cicadidae (Thaïlande)... 30 x 40 cm, 24 x 35 cm, 13 x 13 cm

Tue 06 Aug

Deux boîtes d'entomologie, XXe siècle Contenant un Pseudophyllus titan (Sasuma grasshopper) pour l'une et d'un phasme géant de Malaisie (Heteropteyx dilatata) 20,8 x 28 cm et 30 x 20 cm

Tue 06 Aug

Deux boîtes d'entomologie, XXe siècle Contenant des coléoptères Chrysochroa des îles Célèbes (Indonésie) pour l'une et de Cameron Highlands (Malaisie) pour l'autre 24 x 35 cm

Thu 29 Aug

Convolute of vanadinite specimens Found in Mibladen/Morocco, 18 specimens, richly set with highly lustrous vanadinite crystals, partly also with chalcopyrite crystals, total weight approx. 2.24 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Two segments of landscape agate Flat polished stones with typical veining, L 22 and 26 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Smoky quartz step, Arkansas/USA decorative step with well-formed, shiny smoky quartz crystals, probably irradiated to intensify the colouring, length of the crystals max. approx. 10 cm, only minimal damage, dimensions of the step approx. 25 x 25 x 10 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Convolute of halite steps, Bernburg/Saxony-Anhalt Three decorative, well-formed steps with cubic halite (rock salt), crystals with the partial opacity typical of the site, edge length of the crystals max. 29 mm, found in 1985 in Bernburg/Saxony-Anhalt, dimensions of the steps max. approx. 25 x 18 x 13 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Convolute of cuts of Saxon minerals consisting of 21 cut and three untreated agates from St. Egidien, D max. approx. 15 cm, one cut glued and seven further mineral cuts (mainly quartz), L max. approx. 24 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Convolute of Saxon minerals consisting of 28 specimens, including 13 x smoky quartz Bad Brambach, pyrite Schönbrunn/Vogtland, topaz Schneckenstein/Vogtland, barite Pöhla/Erzgebirge, calcite with siderite Schlema-Hartenstein/Erzgebirge, crocoite Callenberg, glass head and pyrite with quartz Saubachriss near Muldenberg/Vogtland, dimensions max. approx. 12 x 8 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Collection of minerals approx. 60 pieces, including: Amethyst/Brazil, solid copper/USA, citrine/Brazil, azurite, malachite, tiger's eye, tourmaline, aquamarine, agates, pyrites, sand roses, rose quartz, garnet, amazonite, gypsum, pyrite rose, antimonite, titanite, fossilised wood, septaria, ammonite, muscovite, labradorite and synthetic corundum pears according to Verneuil, length of the minerals max. approx. 28 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Dendrite slab Solnhofen, flat, irregular marble segment with unique, filigree crystal drawings, l approx. 50 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Extensive fossil collection consisting of several hundred specimens, some with old location labels from the 2nd half of the 19th century, including fossilised sea urchins, ammonites, shells, plant impressions and teeth, mostly from German discovery areas, sorted into 13 boxes, some with interiors, dimensions of boxes approx. 31 x 35 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Large malachite Congo, clustered and partly polished malachite, typical shell-like structure, l 23 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Two crystal obelisks numbered, decorative stands of turned and coloured wood with ornamental cuff and applied faceted smoky quartz and rock crystal, mounted on ebonised bases, h 28 and 29 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Collection Meteorite consisting of polished chondrite disc, Allende/Mexico, approx. 25 x 28 mm, g approx. 5.3 g; polished chondrite, Morocco, approx. 62 x 83 x 12 mm, g approx. 75.0 g; chondrite, Allende/Mexico, approx. 41 x 32 x 36 mm, g approx. 51.4 g; iron meteorite, Canyon Diablo/Arizona, approx. 71 x 36 x 18 mm, g approx. 90.9 g; two iron meteorite discs with pronounced Widmannstätten structures, Jiquipilco/Mexico, approx. 59 x 67 x 5 mm, G approx. 100 g and 52 x 37 x 3 mm, G approx. 28.6 g; iron meteorite, Arizona crater/Winslow/Arizona, approx. 39 x 24 x 7 mm, G approx. 14.7 g; polished and lacquered pallasite disc, Brenham, Kansas, approx. 74 x 45 x 9 cm, G approx. 111.5 g, partly with slight traces of corrosion.

Thu 29 Aug

Tektite collection consisting of tektite, Thailand, approx. 53 x 45 x 20 mm, g approx. 63.8 g; mouldavite, Milikovice/Czech Republic, approx. 35 x 26 x 15 mm, g approx. 14.9 g; unusual spherical tektite with decorative fissuring, approx. 65 x 67 x 62 mm, G approx. 370.3 g and three tektites of undetermined location, max. 60 x 55 x 17 mm, G approx. 144.2 g in total.

Thu 29 Aug

Segment of petrified wood Arizona/USA, flat disc of a petrified tree with typical grain, worked as a clock face, with central hole for hands and clockwork, polished, l 50 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Facetted moldavite Facetted pear stone shape in typical dark bottle green colour, small bump on the rondiste, dimensions approx. 31 x 18 x 10 mm, G approx. 26.74 ct.

Thu 29 Aug

Collection of dendrite agates and moonstones consisting of 25 beautifully marked dendrite agates and five moonstone cabochons, in boxes in collection cassette, dimensions cassette 26 x 22 x 3.5 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Collection of cut gemstones Including 38 ruby cabochons (some as a pair), 19 nephrite cabochons, blue tourmaline cabochon, precious opal cabochon, faceted citrines, aquamarines and faceted kunzites, total weight (estimated) 150 ct, assorted in boxes on tray, tray dimensions 28 x 20 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Extensive collection of gemstones Included as rough stone: Aquamarine, sapphire, topaz, hiddenite, schorl, kyanite, garnet, apatite, processed are present: Ruby, coral, sapphire, precious opal, moonstone, sodalite, lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise, jade, agate and landscape sandstone, various states of preservation, sorted in boxes in wooden cassette, dimensions of cassette 38.5 x 28 x 4 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Cut ammonite Found in Morocco, ground and polished on all sides, dimensions approx. 15 x 19 x 10 cm, weight approx. 2.9 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Pompous opalised ammonite Russia, so-called amolite, cut and polished on both sides, with beautiful vivid play of colours, dimensions approx. 30 x 25 x 8.5 cm, weight approx. 4.9 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Dactyiliceras Found in Schlaifhausen/Franconia, age approx. 180 million years, decorative specimen with numerous individuals of the ammonite species, dimensions approx. 49 x 33 x 7 cm, weight approx. 17.9 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Orthocerate slab Found in Morocco, clearly visible cross-sections of the species belonging to the group of nautiloids (cephalopods), some smaller ammonites can also be recognised, cut on both sides and polished on one side, dimensions approx. 29 x 34 x 2 cm, weight approx. 3.8 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Adular specimen Found in the Swiss Alps, representative specimen with abundant adular setting, edge length of the crystals max. 10 mm, dimensions approx. 30 x 18 x 12 cm, weight approx. 7.2 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

A collection of azurite specimens Found in Tsumeb/Namibia, 13 specimens from the classic site, set with partly highly lustrous azurite crystals, max. size of specimens approx. 8 x 4.5 x 4 cm, total weight approx. 500 g.

Thu 29 Aug

Three amber drops natural opaque segments of honey and almond colouring, L max. 5 cm, G together approx. 38 g.

Thu 29 Aug

Berzelianite Found at Habri mine, Rožná deposit/Czech Republic, massive vein piece of very rare selenium ore with white, opaque calcite ingrowths, cut on one side, dimensions approx. 75 x 50 x 55 mm, weight approx. 340 g.

Thu 29 Aug

Boleit specimen Found in Boleó/Mexico, typical specimen of the rare mineral, cubic dark blue boleite crystals with an edge length of max. approx. 4 mm on clay matrix, dimensions of specimen approx. 5.5 x 4 x 4 cm, weight approx. 90 g.

Thu 29 Aug

Convolute of Coelestine Steps Found in Madagascar, six steps, richly set with water-blue, partly lustrous Coelestine crystals, dimensions step max. approx. 16 x 8 x 7 cm, total weight approx. 5.33 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

A collection of cut gemstones Including faceted amethysts (approx. 140 ct), faceted citrines (approx. 20 ct), carnelian (approx. 485 ct), blue quartz (approx. 390 ct), lapis lazuli (approx. 350 ct), chrysoprase (approx. 95 ct), chrysoprase with inclusions (approx. 510 ct) and heliotrope (approx. 440 ct), assorted in boxes on trays, tray dimensions 28 x 20 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Iron blossom Found at Erzberg, Styria/Austria, representative specimen with the typical formation of the mineral, dimensions approx. 34 x 25 x 8 cm, weight approx. 3.0 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Flint ball Found on the island of Rügen, ball cut from a massive piece of flint in grey colour with beautiful lustre, D approx. 13 cm, minor growth marks, G approx. 2.58 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Fluorite specimen Possibly Halsbrücke near Freiberg or Pöhla, intensely yellow-coloured fluorite crystals with an edge length of up to 11 mm and coloured copper pyrite on a chalcedony coating, size of specimen approx. 5.5 x 7.5 x 5 cm, weight approx. 200 g.

Thu 29 Aug

Fluorite step Probably found in the Villabona area, Asturias/Spain, decorative step with honey-yellow fluorite crystals with an edge length of approx. 15 cm, dimensions approx. 22 x 21 x 17 cm, weight approx. 7.7 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

A collection of solid copper Found in Michigan/USA, seven pieces with partly crystallised copper and matrix, l approx. 19.5 cm, total weight approx. 2.07 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Paraiba agate Found at Garguelo farm, Paraiba/Brazil, uncut, h 27 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Two pyrite specimens Found in Peru, crystal aggregate with slightly curved crystal faces, dimensions approx. 11 x 15 x 6 cm, plus part of a magnificent crystal, dimensions approx. 7 x 6 x 7 cm, enclosed smaller piece.

Thu 29 Aug

Pompous quartz specimen probably of alpine origin, crystallised on both sides with rock crystals and chloride inclusions/coating as well as calcite, length of the crystals max. approx. 5 cm, partly formation as double ender, dimensions of the specimen approx. 26 x 22 x 12 cm, weight approx. 5.5 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Large sulphur crystal specimen Found in Caltanissetta/Sicily, sulphur on aragonite, L 37 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Large sulphur specimen Found in Caltanissetta/Sicily, overgrown with intense yellow crystals on a light-coloured ground, typical piece from the well-known find spot in Sicily in Italy, partially bumped, dimensions approx. 38 x 32 x 9 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Stephanite, proustite and calcite Found at shaft 207, Schlema/Erzgebirge, beautiful high-contrast specimen covered with dark, partly bulbous stephanite crystals, proustite crystals and calcite, dimensions of specimen approx. 11.5 x 4 x 6 cm, weight approx. 320 g, enclosed old location note.

Thu 29 Aug

Green tourmaline Found in Brazil, tourmaline on rock crystal, L 19 cm.

Thu 29 Aug

Zircon specimen Found in Perth/Australia, compact piece with numerous enclosed elongated crystals, dimensions of specimen approx. 8 x 4.5 x 5 cm, G approx. 171 g.

Thu 29 Aug

Meteorite Shikote-Alin Russia, fell in 1947, total weight approx. 23,000 kg, plate-shaped, orientated specimen, about 8,500 pieces of this impact are known, L 15.5 cm, weight approx. 2,610 kg.

Thu 29 Aug

Stone meteorite NWA 1499/Sahara found October 2001, stone L5 Chondrite, partially polished, l 12 cm, g approx. 974 g.

Set of three Mammoth vertebrae (Elephas primigenius) Pleistocene era North Sea

Sat 07 Sep

CHATY in Vallauris. Gilded metal "sun" mirror, the curved witch mirror, signed on the reverse "CHATY VALLAURIS A.M.". 1960's (diameter: 84 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Victor PAILLARD. Gilt bronze lamp base decorated with four musical putti, the base with pearl frieze, scrolled quadripod base. Signed "Victor Paillard fondeur de bronzes A PARIS" under a putti and VP under the base (H. 40 cm).

Sat 07 Sep

Attributed to CHATY in Vallauris. Gilded metal "sun" mirror, the curved witch mirror, unsigned on the reverse. 1960s (total diam.: 85 cm, mirror diam.: 22 cm) (one bracket detached, oxidation on reverse).

Sat 07 Sep

Roger CAPRON (1922-2006). Coffee table in black-lacquered wrought iron, top in ceramic tiles decorated with a sun, signed. Circa 1960 (39 x 121 x 41 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Roger CAPRON (1922-2006). Pine coffee table, rectangular shape with curved short sides, white ceramic-tiled top decorated with embossed leaves, cylindrical legs, signed (33 x 130 x 61.5 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Roger CAPRON Roger (1922-2006). Circular coffee table, Herbier model, top decorated with ceramic tiles with leaf imprint motifs (H: 33 cm, diam: 77.5 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Christian TECHOUEYRES for MAISON JANSEN. Palm tree" wall lamp, bamboo and brass (46 x 45 x 25 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Robert GUILLERME (1913-1990) and Jacques CHAMBRON (1914-2001) - Edition Votre Maison. Three-part nesting table in stained oak, each covered with polychrome ceramic tiles (Size of largest: 53 x 60 x 32.5 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Robert GUILLERME (1913-1990) and Jacques CHAMBRON (1914-2001) - Edition Votre Maison. Stained oak corner lamp forming a coffee table, top adorned with nine ceramic tiles, ceramic dust cover, original textile shade (155 x 72.5 x 72.5 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Black lacquered metal and rattan magazine rack. 1960s (H: 49 cm, W: 40 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Robert GUILLERME (1913-1990) and Jacques CHAMBRON (1914-2001) - Edition Votre Maison. Suite of 3 stained oak armchairs, covered in raspberry wool (each H. 89 cm, L : 63 cm) (qq stains)

Sat 07 Sep

Gianni ROSSETTI - LA CIVIDINA Edition. Set of lounge furniture, Jango model, including two benches and two armchairs, green fabric upholstery, chromed metal legs and a coffee table with circular top in brown melamine (Dim. benches: 70 x 125 x 62 cm; H. coffee table: 46 cm).

Sat 07 Sep

Chrome-plated metal arc-shaped floor lamp with circular base. Italian work (H. 205 cm) (missing shade fastener and screw cover on shaft).

Sat 07 Sep

Macassar ebony veneer desk, two doors revealing six drawers and a drawer in the waist, checkerboard top, one key Years 1930 (74 x 140 x 82 cm) (minor wear)

Sat 07 Sep

Attributed to Jacques ADNET (1900-1984). Brass and saddle-stitched leather coffee table, translucent glass top, pivoting drawer with pull ring (47 x 61 x 38 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

LOUIS KALFF (1897-1976) for PHILIPS. Pair of wall lights in teak and white opaline glass, "Auray" model, circa 1960 (H: 32 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Large Venetian glass mirror, bevelled mirror, engraved foliate decoration, openwork pediment (116 x 66 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Pair of torches in chased and gilded bronze, one representing a faun, the other a bacchante on a dolphin. Quadrangular base in veined white marble. 19th century. Electrically mounted later. (H. 30 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Quadrangular mirror in wood and gilded stucco, the pediment decorated with a trophy with intertwined torches and a laurel wreath. Louis XVI style (131 x 46 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Barometer mercury thermometer in wood and gilded stucco, topped by a lyre, eglomized glass dial. Mid-19th century (H: 83 cm, W: 43 cm) (small missing parts)

Sat 07 Sep

Three-leaf screen in carved openwork wood and mother-of-pearl inlays, decorated with moucharabieh and star motifs. Syrian work (each leaf: 171.5 x 50 cm) (some missing parts, worm holes)

Sat 07 Sep

Half-moon marquetry chest of drawers decorated with a bouquet of flowers, opening to three drawers, bronze ornamentation and belt adorned with polychrome porcelain plaques decorated with flowers, uprights and fluted legs, white marble top, two keys. Louis XVI style, maker : Mariner (93 x 128 x 50 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Pair of wall brackets in black lacquered and gilded wood, decorated with scrolls and shells (60 x 40 x 40 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Mahogany veneered flap desk opening to four drawers, bronze ornamentation decorated with palmettes and winged goddesses, black marble top, one key. Louis-Philippe period, bronzes in the Empire style (140 x 96 x 40 cm) (small missing parts and accidents)

Sat 07 Sep

Violin-shaped middle table in blackened wood and Boulle brass marquetry on a tortoiseshell background, the top decorated with scrolls and arabesques, the waist opening to a drawer, chased and gilded bronze ornamentation representing a mask of Apollo and espagnolettes. Napoleon III style (78 x 131 x 77 cm) (missing, lingotière detached on the right-hand side)

Sat 07 Sep

Rosewood marquetry table decorated with flowers and foliage, with chased and gilded bronze ornamentation, the scrolled top encircled by a moulding, the curved legs opening to a drawer on one side. Louis XV style (75 x 128 x 79 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Pair of chased ormolu three-light candelabra, decorated with foliage, scrolls and laurel torus, the fluted shaft, the circular base decorated with a foliage frieze. Louis XVI style (H: 49 cm) (missing a fixing screw and a flower, bases pierced for electricity)

Sat 07 Sep

Mahogany veneered chest of drawers opening with five drawers on four rows, bronze trim decorated with lyres and acanthus leaves, toupie-shaped front legs, black marble top (83 x 127 x 54 cm) (one corner of the marble top damaged, veneer chips)

Sat 07 Sep

Mahogany and mahogany veneer chiffonier opening to six drawers, bronze ornamentation with Egyptian busts, lion masks holding rings and griffins, white marble top, no key. Empire style, late 19th century (144 x 96 x 44 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Desk in blackened wood, decorated with chased and gilded bronzes, top encircled by a gilded bronze mould, tapered and fluted base on casters, spacer with a cassolette in the center. Second half of the 19th century (77 x 130 x 72 cm) (small missing parts)

Sat 07 Sep

Blackened wood and Boulle brass marquetry on a red tortoiseshell background, opening to a door decorated with an oval medallion surrounded by four spandrels, chased and gilded bronze ornamentation. Napoleon III style (107 x 115 x 50 cm) (missing parts and accidents)

Sat 07 Sep

Veneered and marquetry chest of drawers, opening with two drawers without rails and decorated with a music trophy. The uprights simulate fluting and the base is curved. Marble top. Transition style, 19th century (85 x 101 x 49 cm)

Sat 07 Sep

Gilded bronze chandelier with 12 arms on two rows, decorated with scrolls and piaster falls (H: 72 cm, Diam.: 53 cm)

VANITY Representation of a human skull in bone. Work from the mid-19th century. Height: 4 cm

Mon 07 Oct

Set containing four exotic Buprestidae and one Goliathus Goliatus. Presented in a box without glass. Dimensions of the largest: 10.5 x 5 cm.