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GALERIE PIGALLE, AFRICA AND OCEANIA. 1930. Quarto,

0-1 - GALERIE PIGALLE, AFRICA AND OCEANIA. 1930. Quarto, paperback. 15 full-page heliogravure plates. Among those who contributed to the organization of this exhibition were the collectors Paul Guillaume, Tristan Tzara, Picasso, Pierre Loeb, Miré, Derain, Charles Ratton, and others. Legendary catalog of the historic exhibition organized by Tristan Tzara, Charles Ratton, and Pierre Loeb. Ref.: D'un regard l'autre, Musée du quai Branly, 2006. p. 308

Estimation

€200 - 300

"Totokia" ambush club with a heavy head bristling

1 - "Totokia" ambush club with a heavy head bristling with spikes representing the fruit of the pandanus tree, carved wood and sperm whale ivory (Physeter macrocephalus); it features a long, skull-piercing point. Fiji Islands, first half of the 19th century, H. 80 cm, W. 23 cm; shows signs of wear; tip broken off (?). Comparable example: Chartres, Musée des Beaux-Arts, inv. D.99.1.19, reproduced in the catalog Fidji Face à Face, 1838, p. 123. and at the Cinquantenaire Museum in Brussels, reprodu

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

"Totokia," a carved wooden war hammer with a beaut

2 - "Totokia," a carved wooden war hammer with a beautiful black patina; its spherical head, studded with bristling spikes, resembles the fruit of the Pandanus palm, the handle is adorned with triangular geometric incisions; the head and shaft of the club have retained their plant-fiber decoration. Fiji, first half of the 19th century, H. 96 cm. Comparable example: Ligabue Collection, Venice, reproduced in the catalog Fidji Face à Face, 1838. Fergus Clunie in Fijian Weapons and Warfare (Bulleti

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Buli buli club, a carved wooden war club with a mu

3 - Buli buli club, a carved wooden war club with a mushroom-shaped head and an incised handle, Fiji Islands, Polynesia, late 18th century to first half of the 19th century, L. 107 cm

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Vanikau Bulibuli Puzzle. Battle club made of wood

4 - Vanikau Bulibuli Puzzle. Battle club made of wood with inlays of sperm whale ivory (Physeter macrocephalus) and plant fibers; this head-scratcher was crafted by preserving the natural roots at its end, which have been inlaid with sperm whale ivory, and the pommel is adorned with star-shaped inlays of sperm whale ivory, the handle grip is inlaid with geometric zigzag patterns and coils of plant fibers, Fiji Islands, first half of the 19th century, patina from use. H. 113 cm. (some missing inlays)

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Club, vunikau vividrasa, made of carved wood, coco

5 - Club, vunikau vividrasa, made of carved wood, coconut fibers, and pigments, with an old label; Fiji Islands; first half of the 19th century; shows signs of wear. L. 113 cm. Comparable example: Former collections of the Louvre’s Musée de Marine, the Musée d’Archéologie Nationale, and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, Paris, Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac, inv. 72.84.274, reproduced in the catalog Fidji Face à Face, 1838, p. 65.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Cali, finely carved wooden club with a spur, Fiji

6 - Cali, finely carved wooden club with a spur, Fiji Islands, first half of the 19th century, patina from use, earlier indigenous restorations, fragment of a label, L. 109 cm. Comparable example: Ligabue Collection, Venice, reproduced on p. 202, no. 65 in “Power and Prestige: The Art of Pacific War Clubs,” published by SKIRA, Musée du Quai Branly, Jacques Chirac.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Carved wooden war spear with multiple ridges, Fiji

7 - Carved wooden war spear with multiple ridges, Fiji Islands, first half of the 19th century, patina from use, original collector's label, L. 240 cm. Minor chips.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Akau tau flat club or mace, made of wood carved an

8 - Akau tau flat club or mace, made of wood carved and incised over its entire surface with geometric zigzag patterns arranged in compartmentalized registers, featuring a beveled motif at the junction of the handle and the leaf-shaped tip, Tonga Islands, 19th century, L. 118 cm. Shows signs of wear. Akau tau clubs are emblematic of Tongan martial art. These prestigious weapons, renowned for their effectiveness in combat, also attest to the exceptional mastery of Polynesian woodcarvers.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Akau tau club made of finely carved wood, with a g

9 - Akau tau club made of finely carved wood, with a geometric body featuring angular facets tapering to a point, entirely incised with geometric zigzag and grid patterns on the tip, Tonga Islands, 19th century. L. 110.5 cm, patina from use, small losses, damage, and cracks.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Two-handed club, Akau tau, made of finely carved t

10 - Two-handed club, Akau tau, made of finely carved toa wood and wrapped in plant fibers, entirely incised with geometric zigzag, zoomorphic, and anthropomorphic motifs, Tonga Islands, 18th–19th century, L. 106 cm, patina and signs of wear, indigenous restorations. Comparable example: Ligabue Collection, Venice, formerly in the James Hooper Collection (Phelps, 1976: 171, no. 727, reproduced on p. 179, no. 48 in "Power and Prestige: The Art of Pacific Clubs," Published by SKIRA, Musée du Quai B

Estimation

€4,000 - 5,000

Maori Taiaha head-shaped mace-spear, a carved wood

11 - Maori Taiaha head-shaped mace-spear, a carved wooden battle staff with mother-of-pearl inlay; the tip is shaped like a stylized head with eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, New Zealand, L. 168.5 cm; shows signs of wear, minor damage, and some missing sections.

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Carved wooden war spear with multiple ridges, comp

12 - Carved wooden war spear with multiple ridges, composed of geometric spindle-shaped elements incised with notches and plant fibers; Fiji Islands, 19th century; L. 295.5 cm; truncated; visible signs of wear and missing sections from its past; beautiful patina from use.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Ceremonial staff (atua rakau) made of carved wood

13 - Ceremonial staff (atua rakau) made of carved wood with a brown patina; the smooth shaft is topped by two stylized figures leaning against each other and forming a hollow space; they have protruding bellies and round heads with pointed chins, showing signs of wear; Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 19th century; L. 170 cm. Minor damage and a missing head; signs of wear at the base. This carving is similar in style to a ceremonial paddle sold at a public auction by Guy Loudmer on June 25–26, 1992.

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Two-handed club, Apa apai, carved from wood with f

14 - Two-handed club, Apa apai, carved from wood with faceted sides and a band of geometric motifs; features a pointed, openwork extension at the base; Tonga, 18th–19th century; length: 106 cm; patina and signs of wear,

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Two clubs, Apa apai, made of wood carved with stri

15 - Two clubs, Apa apai, made of wood carved with striations and geometric patterns; one features plant fibers, and the other has a handle engraved with pointed and zigzag patterns, Samoa or Tonga Islands, 19th century, 128 cm long and 95 cm long, with patina and signs of wear.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Two-handed club, Apa apai, carved from wood with f

16 - Two-handed club, Apa apai, carved from wood with faceted sides and decorated with five bands of geometric motifs, Tonga or Samoa Islands, 19th century, L. 190 cm, patina and signs of wear, damage to the upper portion. A comparable specimen was collected by Adrien Vincendon-Dumoulin (1811–1858) during the Astrolabe’s voyage between 1837 and 1840.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Wooden war puzzle in the shape of a stingray with

17 - Wooden war puzzle in the shape of a stingray with a brown patina, flat, flared head with a protrusion and a convex handle, Oceania. Early 19th century, 19th-century label fragment. L. 63 cm

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Natural wood paddle with a leaf-shaped blade and a

18 - Natural wood paddle with a leaf-shaped blade and a carved, stylized tiki pommel; Rarotonga, Southern Islands, 19th century; L. 146 cm; shows signs of wear.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A paddle-shaped war club made of hardwood; the cyl

19 - A paddle-shaped war club made of hardwood; the cylindrical handle extends into a flat blade. From the Marquesas Islands or Vanuatu? 19th century, L. 217 cm

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Black wooden club shaped like a paddle with a broa

20 - Black wooden club shaped like a paddle with a broad, leaf-shaped end featuring a central ridge; it is decorated with incised engravings of stylized geometric motifs on both sides and has a long cylindrical handle with a tapered tip, Solomon Islands or Vanuatu, 19th century, label fragment, beautiful black patina from use, L. 120 cm.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Kiribati sword, made of light-colored wood and ado

21 - Kiribati sword, made of light-colored wood and adorned with shark-tooth arrowheads connected by plant fibers; Gilbert Islands, 19th century, L. 90 cm, patina from use, a few missing pieces.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Likuvau skirt made from the fibers of the inner ba

22 - Likuvau skirt made from the fibers of the inner bark of the vau (hibiscus), pigments, Fiji Islands, 19th century, H. 28 cm, W. 135 cm. The French collected these garments from women in exchange for beads and other trinkets; these skirts reflect the social status of the woman wearing them.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

Dakai bow made of mangrove wood; its sleek shape a

23 - Dakai bow made of mangrove wood; its sleek shape and the ends where the string is attached are carved with stylized human heads and incised geometric patterns. The shaft is grooved to resemble a leaf. Fiji Islands, 19th century. H. 177 cm. Beautiful patina. One end is missing,

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Wooden spear with a smooth shaft; the tip is carve

24 - Wooden spear with a smooth shaft; the tip is carved with a shuttle motif; Southern Islands, 19th century; L. 256 cm. Beautiful patina from use.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Amuamu battle club in the shape of a paddle, carve

25 - Amuamu battle club in the shape of a paddle, carved from hardwood with a cylindrical handle; the handle features a pointed protrusion with a hole, Samoa, 19th century, L. 113 cm, patina from use, fragment of a label.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Combat mace made of carved wood and plant fibers;

26 - Combat mace made of carved wood and plant fibers; the pommel is flared and incised with grooves, while the other end, which is conical in shape, is bound with braided plant fibers. Southern Islands, 19th century. Wear patina. L. 95 cm

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Scale model of a Maori war canoe made of wood, fib

27 - Scale model of a Maori war canoe made of wood, fibers, mother-of-pearl, and pigments, The bow is carved in the round with a Tiki head grimacing in defiance, its eyes inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl discs; behind it is a second Tiki figure carved with an open mouth and protruding tongue, mirroring this defiant stance, its eyes inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl discs; the hull is entirely carved with geometric, curvilinear, and undulating patterns that echo the surging waves of the oce

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

A mace made of carved hardwood with a cylindrical

28 - A mace made of carved hardwood with a cylindrical handle; the head is carved in the shape of a star, and the other end, shaped like a disc, is incised with floral motifs; Oceania. 19th century, L. 98 cm, dark patina (some points of the star are chipped). Shows signs of wear.

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

A triangular, carved hardwood Aboriginal ceremonia

29 - A triangular, carved hardwood Aboriginal ceremonial shield with a central opening serving as a handle; it is decorated with incised zigzag patterns highlighted with white clay. Australia, New South Wales or Victoria. L. 76 cm. Showing signs of wear.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Set consisting of three Kanak exchange or currency

30 - Set consisting of three Kanak exchange or currency spears, made of wood and plant fibers. They consist of a long, slender, single-piece shaft, to the center of which is attached a coin composed of threads woven and wound from fibers and bat (flying fox) hair—a fine example of basketry, New Caledonia, 19th century, L. 257 cm, L. 240 cm, and L. 227 cm. Patina from use.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A set of four blackened wooden war spears, consist

31 - A set of four blackened wooden war spears, consisting of long, slender, tapered shafts; two of them have one end carved from a solid block into a barbed design, another features a leaf-shaped tip engraved across its entire surface with lines arranged in a pointed pattern, while the fourth has simply engraved motifs at its tapered ends, along with old collector’s labels. Respective dimensions: L.232 cm, L.238 cm, L.253 cm, L.270 cm. Patina from use.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A bow made of palm wood with a patina from use; th

32 - A bow made of palm wood with a patina from use; the shaft, which has a central ridge, is adorned with a braided plant-fiber binding, and the tapered ends—one of which is carved and engraved with motifs— Oceania, 19th century, L. 178.5 cm (crack at the carved end).

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

A war-themed puzzle in the shape of a stingray, ma

33 - A war-themed puzzle in the shape of a stingray, made of hardwood with a brown patina; it features a flat, flared head with a protrusion and a convex handle; the shaft is decorated with a coil of plant fibers; Oceania. Early 19th century, original 19th-century label; L. 67 cm

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Georges Lacombe (1868–1916). “The Damned Women” —

34 - Georges Lacombe (1868–1916). “The Damned Women” — reclining damned women. Carved wooden bas-relief, circa 1905–1907, monogram in the lower right corner. Dimensions: 60 x 29.5 x 4.5 cm. On the back, old exhibition and shipping labels, including one from the Pont-Aven Town Hall for the “Gauguin and His Friends” exhibition, Georges Lacombe, The Damned Women, catalog no. 98, owned by Mr. Hepp. This work was exhibited in 1907 at the Bernheim Gallery on Rue Richepanse, in an exhibition

Estimation

€8,000 - 10,000

Fragment of a stupa balustrade pillar depicting a

35 - Fragment of a stupa balustrade pillar depicting a female musician playing the flute. Red Mathura sandstone, Kushan period, 1st–2nd century CE. Reverse side decorated with a blooming lotus. Base by Kichizo Inagaki bearing the artist’s stamp on the reverse. H. 32 cm. Provenance: Former Paul Guillaume collection. This sculpture appears in a photograph of Paul Guillaume’s salon at 20 Avenue de Messine, published in Feuilles volantes, supplements to Cahiers d’art, no. 1, 1927. It occupies

Estimation

€8,000 - 10,000

Dan Mask, Ivory Coast. Carved wood with a dark pat

36 - Dan Mask, Ivory Coast. Carved wood with a dark patina. The mouth is slightly open; the cheekbones and temples bear scarification marks. 19th–20th centuries. Height: 19 cm. Scuffs on the patina.

Estimation

€500 - 800

Standing bronze Buddha, Dvaravati period, central

37 - Standing bronze Buddha, Dvaravati period, central Thailand, 8th–11th century. H: 24 cm. Missing parts. Former French collection from the 1960s. Certificate of authenticity by Bernard Gomez, October 2021. Depicted in a frontal, hieratic pose, the Buddha wears the uttarāsaṅga monastic robe, which drapes over the body in long, simple folds. Both hands are raised in the double vitarka mudrā, a symbol of the teaching and transmission of the Dharma. The serene face, the hairstyle with tight curl

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Small seated bronze Buddha, Dvaravati period (Thai

38 - Small seated bronze Buddha, Dvaravati period (Thailand, 7th–9th century). H: 11 cm. Provenance: Former American collection from the 1990s. The Buddha is depicted in the padmāsana posture, with his hands in the double vitarka mudrā, symbolizing the teaching and transmission of the Dharma. His serene face, with half-closed eyes, expresses meditation and spiritual awakening. He wears the saṅghāṭi, leaving his right shoulder bare, in accordance with iconography characteristic of Dvaravati a

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

Votive bronze statue depicting a male deity, South

39 - Votive bronze statue depicting a male deity, South India, Late Chola or Early Post-Chola period, 13th–14th century. H: 22 cm. The figure, standing in a frontal and hieratic pose, is placed beneath a torana bordered with flame-shaped motifs and surmounted by a kīrtimukha. It is depicted with two arms, the hands open toward the front; any attributes have not survived. Given this iconography and comparable Chola models depicting a two-armed male deity, identification as Skanda (Murugan) can be p

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Henri Baptiste LEBASQUE (1865–1937). “Nude on the

40 - Henri Baptiste LEBASQUE (1865–1937). “Nude on the Couch.” Watercolor and pencil on paper. Signed lower left. Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 cm. Provenance: Formerly in the Claude Bussière collection.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Paul COLIN (1892–1985). Study for the poster *La N

41 - Paul COLIN (1892–1985). Study for the poster La Nouvelle Eve. Gouache on paper. Signed in pencil in the lower left corner. Circa 1937. Dimensions: 22.5 x 14 cm (image size). Provenance: Former Claude Bussière Collection.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

Jacqueline MARVAL (1866–1932). “Daphnis and Chloe,

42 - Jacqueline MARVAL (1866–1932). “Daphnis and Chloe, The Rest.” Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Bearing a fragmentary exhibition label from the Druet Gallery on the stretcher: “Marval Mme. Daphnis and Chloe, The Rest.” Dimensions: 38x61 cm.

Estimation

€5,500 - 6,000

André DERAIN (1880–1954). “Seated Nude.” Pencil on

43 - André DERAIN (1880–1954). “Seated Nude.” Pencil on paper. Bears the studio stamp in the lower right corner. On the back is a sales label: Study from the office of Mr. Paul Renaud, auctioneer, Paris 9th arrondissement. Dimensions: 26.5 x 20 cm (visible area). Provenance: Former Claude Bussière Collection.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

Maurice de VLAMINCK (1876–1968) Landscape in the S

44 - Maurice de VLAMINCK (1876–1968) Landscape in the Snow, oil on canvas, signed lower left, and countersigned on the back with the inscription “To G. Guettier, With warm regards, Vlaminck,” 33.5 x 41.5 cm. Georges Guettier was Maurice de Vlaminck’s notary and friend. Included is a handwritten letter from Vlaminck dated February 16, 1944, regarding a lunch at La Tourillière with his notary, as well as two books inscribed by the painter Vlaminck to Georges Guettier: "La Tête tournée," Maur

Estimation

€20,000 - 30,000

Fikret MOUALLA SAYGI (1905–1968). “Passersby, a Pa

45 - Fikret MOUALLA SAYGI (1905–1968). “Passersby, a Parisian Street Scene.” Gouache on paper. Signed lower left and dated “5.” Dimensions: 37 x 54.5 cm (image area). Provenance: Formerly in the Claude Bussière collection.

Estimation

€18,000 - 20,000

Jean CROTTI (1878–1958). Head of a Young Girl, cir

46 - Jean CROTTI (1878–1958). Head of a Young Girl, circa 1945. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Dimensions: 25 x 27 cm. This work is reproduced in the catalog raisonné: Jean-Carlo Bertoli, Jean Crotti: Paintings 1900–1958, Catalog Raisonné, Milan, Les Cinq Continents, 2017, page 259, no. 45-01, described and reproduced.

Estimation

€2,500 - 3,500

Jean CROTTI (1878–1958). Abstract composition. Oil

47 - Jean CROTTI (1878–1958). Abstract composition. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Dimensions: 59 x 72 cm. Provenance: Boisgirard-Antonini Auction, December 4, 2013, lot 88. A certificate of authenticity by Piotr Kasznia, dated December 18, 2013, will be provided to the buyer.

Estimation

€4,000 - 6,000

Sicilian-Arabic box made of ivory and gilded brass

48 - Sicilian-Arabic box made of ivory and gilded brass. Sicily, 12th century. H: 10.2, W: 18, D: 12 cm. Total weight: 900 g. CITES No. FR2607200345K. Presumed provenance: Church of Valais, Rutschi Collection, Kofler-Truniger Collection, Brimo de La Roussilhe Collection, private collection in the Sarthe region. Bibliography: H. Schnitzler, F. Volbach, P. Bloch, Skulpturen – Elfenbein. Perlmutter. Stein. Holz. Europaisches Mittelalter, I, Sammlung E. und M. Kofler-Truniger Luzern, Stuttgart, 196

Estimation

€30,000 - 40,000

A wall-mounted Christ figure made of repoussé copp

49 - A wall-mounted Christ figure made of repoussé copper, chiseled, and decorated with champlevé enamel. The eyes are made of glass beads. Christ is depicted wearing a crown and a long perizonium. Traces of gilding. Limoges, 13th century. Height: 17 cm. Wear and missing pieces.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Cuzco School, 18th century. The Archangel with an

50 - Cuzco School, 18th century. The Archangel with an Arquebus. Oil on canvas. Gilded wooden frame from the early 18th century. Dimensions: 109 x 70 cm overall. Canvas slightly shrunk. Holes and areas where paint is missing.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

[RAPHAEL]. Second Part of Raphael's Loggias in the

51 - [RAPHAEL]. Second Part of Raphael's Loggias in the Vatican, containing 13 vaults and their respective paintings.

Estimation

€4,000 - 5,000

A cabinet on a folding table featuring a palace fa

52 - A cabinet on a folding table featuring a palace façade design across two registers adorned with columns, pediments, balusters, and medallions, reminiscent of Sansovino’s architecture. Imitations of semi-precious stones, marble, and lapis lazuli are rendered in wallpaper and stained glass. Entirely covered in studded leather. Small metal studs and a small wheel alternate with gilded fillets and arabesques, while a Fortuna Marina is stamped on all four sides. The open lid reveals a black-and-go

Estimation

€7,000 - 8,000

Attributed to Paolo VERONESE (Verona, 1528–Venice,

53 - Attributed to Paolo VERONESE (Verona, 1528–Venice, 1588). The Young Falconer. Larch panel. Height: 216 cm. Width: 115 cm. Previous restorations. Our large, previously unpublished panel served as a door in a villa in the Venetian countryside, either as a pendant or as part of a pair with the one at the Bemberg Foundation in Toulouse (ill. 1), which also depicts a falconer—an older man—with his dog [1]. The two figures are depicted in the act of setting off, descending a step. They emerge fr

Estimation

€300,000 - 500,000

An important German cavalry wheellock pistol with

54 - An important German cavalry wheellock pistol with a long frame and a spherical stock. The barrel is made of sturdy iron, with a rifled muzzle that transitions to a round bore, slightly flared toward the muzzle. The fluted sections bear the initials “P” and “D,” corresponding to the mark of Peter Danner, an arquebusier active in Nuremberg in the late 16th century, as well as the city of Nuremberg’s half-eagle hallmark. Iron lock with an external wheel, flat body, and its wheel cover; a

Estimation

€10,000 - 12,000

A jug, or “trompeur” pot, on a green-glazed terrac

55 - A jug, or “trompeur” pot, on a green-glazed terracotta pedestal. The ovoid body is decorated with gadroons separated in the middle by a concentric line. Both sides of the body are adorned with coats of arms bearing the arms of France, one flanked by palm leaves and the other by cornucopias. The spout is decorated with a mascaron. The handle is rectangular. Saintonge, La Chapelle-des-Pots, circa 1600. Height: 22 cm. Wear and chips. The spout has been reattached. Ref. A very similar specimen

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

A combination of two textiles: 1/ A polychrome orf

56 - A combination of two textiles: 1/ A polychrome orfroi embroidered with silk and metallic threads, featuring a depiction of a saint beneath Gothic niches. England, late 15th century. Dimensions: 48x54 cm. Signs of wear. 2/ Chasuble adorned with a band of polychrome orfroi embroidered with silk and metallic threads, featuring a depiction of the Holy Family and a scene from the Annunciation to the Shepherds. Southern Netherlands, late 15th century. Dimensions of the chasuble: 110x80 cm. Signs of we

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

[RELIGIOSA] Saint Christopher of Buxheim—Embossed

56-2 - [RELIGIOSA] Saint Christopher of Buxheim—Embossed Reliquary Case. A luxurious reliquary case designed to hold a devotional engraving. This is most likely a custom-made case from the 18th century, designed to hold a copy of the famous engraving of Saint Christopher of Buxheim, measuring 14.5 x 10 cm, which was in circulation in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.A two-piece, interlocking case with a faux-marble interior lining. The front cover is magnificently embossed with a gold-plated de

Estimation

€300 - 500

Wrought iron and openwork dragon. It is depicted w

57 - Wrought iron and openwork dragon. It is depicted with outstretched wings, chiseled scales, and a multi-lobed tail tip. Italy, late 15th century. H. 24 cm; L. 61 cm. Provenance: Former Roger Magnier Collection, Picard Tajan auction, November 15, 1988.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

MEDICI (FRANCESCO DE, 1541–1587, 2nd Grand Duke of

58 - MEDICI (FRANCESCO DE, 1541–1587, 2nd Grand Duke of Tuscany). Autograph letter signed “Principe de Fiorenza di Siena,” addressed to Giulio de’ Medici in Arezzo, Florence, July 4, 1564, in Italian, approving his plan for a supervisory or inspection tour of the “lavori,” offering him advice on the preservation of grain reserves in all the fortresses, and recommending that he clear out and replenish the stocks of salted meat as he had done in previous years. Ink on paper, one page, in-4�

Estimation

€300 - 500

Carved and polychrome oak statue of Saint Quentin.

59 - Carved and polychrome oak statue of Saint Quentin. The saint is depicted seated on the chair of his martyrdom. Rhineland, late 15th century. H. 95, W. 36, D. 28 cm. Damage, missing parts, and woodworm. Wrought-iron mounting ring on the back. Provenance: Tajan auction, January 30, 1998, lot 30.

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

A Masonic mirror made of carved, stuccoed, gilded,

60 - A Masonic mirror made of carved, stuccoed, gilded, and polychrome-painted wood. It is adorned with a double frame of ovals and cord motifs joined by squares decorated with stars. It is surmounted by an urn from which a laurel garland cascades down on either side. Below the mirror, a panel features a memento mori within a medallion. 18th century. Dimensions: 126x35 cm. Wear and missing pieces

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

OFFICER’S HELMET OF THE KING’S GENDARMES. Restored

61 - OFFICER’S HELMET OF THE KING’S GENDARMES. Restored during the reign of Louis XVIII, circa 1814–1815. Two-piece helmet made of hot-molded black leather, sewn lengthwise. Visor and neck flap in black patent leather. The visor, slightly pointed at its center, is edged with a gilded brass band secured by rivets; its reverse side is waxed green. The neck flap is black and waxed on the inside. Extensive trim of stamped and gilded brass. A front plate of overgilded brass, embossed with the arms o

Estimation

€8,000 - 10,000

“Napoleon’s Clemency Toward Madame de Hatzfeld.” A

62 - “Napoleon’s Clemency Toward Madame de Hatzfeld.” An important, mysterious clock in finely chiseled bronze, patinated and gilded with matte and burnished gold; the concealed movement is set within a pillar-shaped trumeau adorned with a mercury-gilded tin panel from which the hands and Roman numeral hour markers emerge. The green marble pedestal, resting on four claw feet, supports a sculptural group depicting Napoleon I asking Princess Hatzel to burn her husband’s letter proving his betra

Estimation

€10,000 - 12,000

Early 19th-century French school. “Portrait of Nap

63 - Early 19th-century French school. “Portrait of Napoleon II as a Child.” Oval-shaped painted miniature. Pen inscription on the reverse: “Prince of Parma[...]”. Dimensions: 4 x 3.4 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 500

Edouard DETAILLE. “Horsemen.” A set of two waterco

64 - Edouard DETAILLE. “Horsemen.” A set of two watercolors with gouache highlights on cut-out paper. Mounted under glass with a letter addressed to the recipient, Mr. Meunier, by the artist’s brother: “Thursday—My dear friend, I am currently busy with our business, which will require me to return to Paris for a few days. I am having these two small drawings by my brother sent to you until I can offer you something more substantial, which will not be long in coming. I send you my warmest re

Estimation

€400 - 500

[BINDING] [PROVENANCE] History of Julius Caesar by

65 - [BINDING] [PROVENANCE] History of Julius Caesar by Henri Plon, Paris, 1865—An exceptional copy of the first volume alone of this history of Caesar in a sumptuous binding featuring the coat of arms of Napoleon III, crafted in tortoiseshell and gold, with the front cover decorated with a portico featuring columns, imperial eagles, and the emperor’s crowned coat of arms, surrounded by the military insignia of the Roman armies. Smooth spine adorned with a monogram surmounted by the emblematic ��

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

[MANUSCRIPT] [RELIGION] [DEMONOLOGY] Jean-Joseph S

66 - [MANUSCRIPT] [RELIGION] [DEMONOLOGY] Jean-Joseph SURIN - Spiritual Dialogues Between the Spiritual Director and the Soul on the Principal Points of the Devout Life

Estimation

€300 - 500

[MANUSCRIPT] [SWITZERLAND] [MOUNTAINEERING] Rose &

67 - [MANUSCRIPT] [SWITZERLAND] [MOUNTAINEERING] Rose & Espine, or the True and Chronicled Chronicle of the Illustrious and True Adventures of Two Poor Pilgrims in the Oberland, with a Most Luminous and Honest Description of the Said deeds and actions, narrated under the shade and protection of beautiful portraits and gallant paintings for the full enjoyment and proper digestion of all blessed readers

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Handwritten autograph letter from Auguste RODIN to

68 - Handwritten autograph letter from Auguste RODIN to Jean-Paul Laurens, on letterhead from 182 Rue de l’Université and dated September 21, 1913: “My dear Master, I would have been happy to do you a small favor, but you have taken care of it yourself. I think you have created something beautiful with your memory—so affectionate, so…—of your dear departed wife. With all my heart, your Aug. Rodin.” This handwritten letter by Auguste Rodin is a response to a request from Jean-Paul Laurens

Estimation

€300 - 500

In the style of Eugène CORNU (1827–1899). Onyx pla

69 - In the style of Eugène CORNU (1827–1899). Onyx planter with Orientalist-style ornamentation in chiseled, cut, and gilded bronze. The body, decorated with moldings, is encircled by a frieze of stylized foliage and ovals on red lacquer. It features two stylized handles with openwork arabesque decoration and rests on four patinated and gilded bronze feet shaped like elephant heads. Dated to the mid-19th century. H. 24, L. 46, D. 26 cm. Signs of wear and a chip above one foot.

Estimation

€3,500 - 4,000

Emile GALLÉ (1846–1904), attributed to. Large balu

70 - Emile GALLÉ (1846–1904), attributed to. Large baluster-shaped vase with enamel decoration featuring a praying mantis and lotus flower branches on a gold background. Unsigned. Height: 34 cm. Diameter: 17 cm at the neck.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

[MANUSCRIPT] [FINE ARTS] Félix FENEON - Les hommes

71 - [MANUSCRIPT] [FINE ARTS] Félix FENEON - Les hommes d’aujourd’hui - Paul Signac An exceptional, complete manuscript of a draft version of the famous text on Signac’s work by the visionary art critic Félix Fénéon. A document of great importance, in a period binding of cardboard and marbled paper, with a smooth spine and gilt title; some damage to the spine. 18 pages, front side only, all mounted on tabs at the time; signed by Félix Fénéon on the last page. Hinges slightly weakened; so

Estimation

€1,500 - 2,000

DAUM. Baluster vase with handles. A multilayered g

72 - DAUM. Baluster vase with handles. A multilayered glass piece featuring an acid-etched design, painted, enameled, and gilded with a flock of storks flying over a landscape of marshes and water lilies on a frosted, translucent background with green hues. It features three hot-applied handles. Signed on the reverse in gold: “Daum Nancy” with the Cross of Lorraine. Circa 1894. Height: 27.5 cm. Traces of lime deposits at the base.

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

Set of silverware, Lisbon, 19th century, consistin

73 - Set of silverware, Lisbon, 19th century, consisting of: 1/ Large silver terrine or pot-à-oille presented with its vermeil lining. Featuring a rich rocaille design, it rests on four console feet whose foliage patterns extend up the body; it is adorned with two cartouches featuring a screwed-on monogram, the scalloped lid features four cartouches and, at the rim, a twisted frieze with rocaille decoration of leaves, fruits, flowers, and a seashell. 19th century, Portugal, Lisbon; city hallmarks: L

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

ODIOT, oval silver centerpiece, signed “Odiot à Pa

74 - ODIOT, oval silver centerpiece, signed “Odiot à Paris,” bearing the master’s mark and the Minerva 1st title hallmark, and numbered 9813. It rests on four legs decorated with ovals and topped with leaf-and-pearl-adorned clasps; the base, encircled by a large frieze of laurel leaves and crossed ribbons, echoes the decoration of the main body, which consists of a garland of ribboned laurel leaves and fruits, interrupted in the center of each side by a coat-of-arms panel framed by foliage and

Estimation

€15,000 - 20,000

Large silver (950/°°°) goblet on a pedestal, featu

75 - Large silver (950/°°°) goblet on a pedestal, featuring an openwork design of winged figures holding garlands, upon which rest an alternating pattern of medallions bearing numerals encircled by a crown, roosters, and a raven. The body is flanked by two lion-muzzle handles holding a movable ring. Blue glass interior. Austria, Vienna—Master silversmith: Josef-Carl KLINKOSCH. Diana hallmark within a polylobe. Blue glass interior. Silver weight: 2,350.5 g; H. 16.5 cm; diam. 37.5 cm. Dents presen

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

ODIOT Paris. Two round and oval silver serving pla

76 - ODIOT Paris. Two round and oval silver serving plates (950/1000) with hallmarks. The edges are scalloped and openwork, decorated with ribbon-like bands.

Estimation

€2,400 - 3,000

Pair of silver candlesticks. The column-shaped sha

77 - Pair of silver candlesticks. The column-shaped shaft rests on a flared, molded base decorated with coats of arms supported by two griffins and surmounted by a helmet. Silver hallmark: 84 zolotniks; city hallmark: Saint Petersburg; assayer’s mark: MK for Mikhail Mikhailovich Karpinsky; and maker’s mark, partially legible. H. 23.5 cm. Base weighted with wax. Gross weight: 1481.3 g. Slight dents.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Silver basin and jug decorated with coats of arms

78 - Silver basin and jug decorated with coats of arms supported by two griffins and surmounted by a helmet. The handle of the removable jug is decorated with a palm frond. Silversmith’s mark: Christian Andreas Jantzen; 84 zolotniks hallmark; assayer’s mark: M.K. 1833. Weight of the jug: 1,407.7 g; weight of the basin: 2,123 g; total weight: 3,530.7 g. Jug: H. 24 cm; basin: H. 10, L. 35.5, D. 28 cm. Dents.

Estimation

€7,000 - 8,000

ODIOT. Silver (950/1000) and crystal table set. Th

79 - ODIOT. Silver (950/1000) and crystal table set. The mount is decorated with ribbon-like bands, pearls, and seed beads. The set consists of an oil cruet, a vinegar cruet, a mustard cruet, a salt shaker, and two crystal bottles decorated with small flowers. Minerva hallmark and silversmith’s mark. Weight of silver: 956g.

Estimation

€1,000 - 1,500

Pierre Nicolas Sommé, Paris 1778: Silver cutlery s

80 - Pierre Nicolas Sommé, Paris 1778: Silver cutlery set comprising a set of 12 table spoons and 9 table forks, “filets contours” pattern; the spatula is engraved with a crowned coat of arms flanked by palm leaves; 18th-century French hallmarks, maker’s mark and finial: Paris, 1775–1781, date letter: a crowned P for 1778, silversmith’s mark: PNS for Pierre Nicolas Sommé, who became a master silversmith in 1768, total weight: 1855g 58. (Minor wear and tear on the spoon bowls and prongs.)

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Silver cider cup. The thumb rest is cut out and en

81 - Silver cider cup. The thumb rest is cut out and engraved with a figure roasting two hearts on a spit and the motto: “IEN FAIS DES ROTIES.” The body is engraved with the letters “L.A.S.” Rouen, 18th-century hallmarks. Weight: 153.9 g.

Estimation

€1,800 - 2,000

Silver (950/°°°) travel stove, fluted, guilloché-e

82 - Silver (950/°°°) travel stove, fluted, guilloché-engraved, and adorned with an interlaced monogram surmounted by a count’s crown. Hallmarks: Minerva 1st title and master silversmith. Weight: 346 g. Dimensions when closed: H 4.5, W 8, D 6 cm. Slight dents

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

Louis LOT. Solid silver transverse flute, stamped

83 - Louis LOT. Solid silver transverse flute, stamped "L.L. LOT PARIS 8332, patented." Hallmarks: boar’s head and goldsmith’s mark. Weight: 407.6 g. Length: 67.5 cm. In its case.

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

A medieval-style vermeil (gold-plated silver) chal

84 - A medieval-style vermeil (gold-plated silver) chalice consisting of a poly-lobed base decorated with foliage and a row of pearls, accented by three four-lobed medallions in polychrome enamel depicting the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, as well as a cross made of pearls on a blue background, all alternating with three figures in relief. The shaft is adorned with a knot whose six ends are enameled. The flared bowl features a band adorned with a Latin Eucharistic inscription and rests on a false bowl

Estimation

€800 - 1,200

Vermeil chalice, paten, and small ladle; the chali

85 - Vermeil chalice, paten, and small ladle; the chalice consists of a hemispherical bowl secured with a screw-on base, featuring an engraved design of fleurs-de-lis alternating with purple and yellow gemstones and the inscription "SANGUIS XHRISTI." It rests on a foot adorned with a knot featuring an alternating pattern of fleurs-de-lis and violet and yellow gemstones, and a frieze of hearts; the base’s flange features a chiseled design on one side depicting a scene of the Crucifixion and on the

Estimation

€2,500 - 3,000

A wide-band dome ring in white gold (eagle-head ha

86 - A wide-band dome ring in white gold (eagle-head hallmark) set in the center with a large natural oval-cut sapphire weighing 14.29 ct (14.43 x 11.23 x 9.04 mm), pavé-set with 100 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 5 carats (crystallization characteristics: straight growth zones, straw-like wings); gross weight: TDD.54 (minor scratches on the girdle). Gemmology certificate from the GEM PARIS laboratory dated November 23, 2025.

Estimation

€20,000 - 30,000

Art Deco cocktail ring with a platinum setting (do

87 - Art Deco cocktail ring with a platinum setting (dog's head) set with a large green jadeite cabochon (22.10 x 16.6 x 8.23 mm), flanked by small vintage-cut diamonds and small cabochon sapphires forming a tortoiseshell pattern, French craftsmanship from the 1920s–1930s, master jeweler’s hallmark partially legible, weight: 11.3 g TDD.53

Estimation

€3,000 - 4,000

TUDOR. Men’s Oyster Prince Submariner wristwatch,

88 - TUDOR. Men’s Oyster Prince Submariner wristwatch, 200 m. Ref. 7924, circa 1960. Automatic movement, displays hours, minutes, and seconds. Black dial, gold hands. Stainless steel case. The back of the steel case is engraved with “Original Oyster case by Rolex Geneva.” Case diameter: 37 mm; height: 15 mm. Scratched bezel, signs of wear. Movement needs servicing. Attached diving-style fabric strap. Renamed “Big Crown” by collectors in reference to its 8-mm winding crown, the 7924 model wa

Estimation

€22,000 - 25,000

MAUBOUSSIN. Pocket-sized beauty case in silver, go

89 - MAUBOUSSIN. Pocket-sized beauty case in silver, gold, and lacquer. Case features two powder compartments, a lipstick case, and a mirror slot. Mixed Argor and silversmith’s hallmarks. Total gross weight: 120.5 g. Dimensions: 8x5x1 cm. The mirror is missing; there is a small chip in the lacquer.

Estimation

€300 - 400

Flexible ribbon bracelet in three shades of gold,

90 - Flexible ribbon bracelet in three shades of gold, decorated with herringbone and clover motifs. Owl hallmark, 750/1000, and Italian hallmark from Vicenza “125 VI.” Made circa 1950–1960. Length: 19.5 cm, Width: 3.5 cm. Weight: 101.8 g.

Estimation

€6,000 - 8,000

César BALDACCINI, known as CÉSAR (1921–1998). Comp

91 - César BALDACCINI, known as CÉSAR (1921–1998). Compression-style pendant in silver with a yellow gold inlay. Retractable bail. Artist’s signature and hallmark. Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 2 cm.

Estimation

€2,000 - 3,000

Antoniucci VOLTIGERNO, also known as Antoniucci VO

92 - Antoniucci VOLTIGERNO, also known as Antoniucci VOLTI (1915–1989). Nude figure lying on his back. Bronze with a midnight blue patina, signed and dated 5/8. Bears the foundry mark “Susse Fondeur Paris cire perdue” on the pedestal. On the reverse, in relief, the coat of arms featuring the double-headed eagle “Resyrgam.” H. 11 W. 20 D. 9 cm Provenance: private collection, Montpellier.

Estimation

€2,500 - 3,000

Pierre ALECHINSKY (born in 1927). *In the Copse*.

93 - Pierre ALECHINSKY (born in 1927). In the Copse. Indian ink and watercolor on paper. Titled, signed, and dated 2012 at the bottom. Dimensions: 39x26 cm (image area). A certificate of authenticity from Pierre Alechinsky and Frédéric Charron, dated 2019, will be provided to the buyer.

Estimation

€7,000 - 8,000

Joe COLOMBO (1930–1971). “Elda” armchair with a sw

94 - Joe COLOMBO (1930–1971). “Elda” armchair with a swiveling fiberglass shell and black leather. Designed in 1963. Circa 1970. H 92, W 96, D 95 cm. Some wear and scratches on the shell. A model held in the collections of the Centre Pompidou under inventory number AM 1993-1-806.

Estimation

€800 - 1,000

Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025). Pair of floor la

95 - Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025). Pair of floor lamps created for the interior design of the BMCE Bank Headquarters, 2000. The tripod base is made of chrome-plated and brushed metal. H. 195 cm. Direct provenance: The professional studio of designer Ronald Cecil Sportes. Ref. Model reproduced in context in the designer’s monograph, Ronald Cecil Sportes - Classic not Plastic, published by Serge Malik Ld, in the chapter on the BMCE Bank Headquarters, 2000, p. 372.

Estimation

€2,000 - 4,000

Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025). Pair of floor la

96 - Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025). Pair of floor lamps created for the interior design of the BMCE Bank Headquarters, 2000. The tripod base is made of chrome-plated and brushed metal. Height: 195 cm. Direct provenance: The professional studio of designer Ronald Cecil Sportes. Ref. Model shown in context in the designer’s monograph, Ronald Cecil Sportes—Classic Not Plastic, published by Serge Malik Ld, in the chapter on the BMCE Bank Headquarters, 2000, p. 372.

Estimation

€2,000 - 4,000

Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025). Two vases on bas

97 - Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025). Two vases on bases created for the interior design of the BMCE Bank Headquarters, 2000. The four-legged base is made of brushed chrome-plated metal, with legs mounted on casters. Dimensions: 110 x 105 x 32 cm. Signs of wear. Direct provenance: The professional studio of designer Ronald Cecil Sportes. Ref. Model reproduced in the designer’s monograph, Ronald Cecil Sportes - Classic not Plastic, Serge Malik Ltd. publisher, chapter on the BMCE Bank Headquarte

Estimation

€1,500 - 3,000

Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025) A set of three va

98 - Ronald Cecil SPORTES (1943–2025) A set of three vases on a base with glides, created for the interior design of the BMCE Bank Headquarters in 2000. The four-legged base is made of brushed chrome-plated metal. Dimensions: 110 x 105 x 32 cm. Signs of wear. Direct provenance: The professional studio of designer Ronald Cecil Sportes. Ref. Model reproduced in the designer’s monograph, Ronald Cecil Sportes - Classic not Plastic, Serge Malik Ltd. publisher, chapter on the BMCE Bank Headquarters,

Estimation

€2,000 - 4,000

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