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A collection of exceptional pieces that have found a new home in private collections and museums.
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Glassware & Crystal
Soliflore Vase Art Deco Charder Le Verre Français - Charles Schneider
Sold in September 2026
This superb multilayered glass soliflore vase is an iconic creation from the Schneider glassworks in Épinay-sur-Seine, signed with the commercial brand 'Charder' (a contraction of Charles Schneider) around 1927-1928. Its slender, berluze-like shape features a magnificent acid-etched decor of stylized flowers, revealing contrasting plum-colored motifs on a powdered background with orange and yellow hues. Displaying elegant organic forms typical of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco transition, this period piece is in very good condition, with no chips or cracks. It is a sought-after and highly collectible model that testifies to the technical mastery and chromatic richness of one of the greatest French glass masters of the early 20th century.
African Art
Burtu Hunting Mask - Hornbill Skull - Hausa (Niger/Nigeria)
Sold in August 2026
Authentic 'Burtu' hunting lure from the Maradi region, used by Hausa hunters to approach game by mimicking the bird's movements. This naturalistic object originally consisted of a real hornbill skull with its beak, displaying a patina of use and traditional bindings. A fascinating collector's item testifying to the ingenuity of West African hunting techniques and magical rituals. Dimensions: H. 36 cm x W. 28 cm
African Art
Katanga Cross - Copper Handa Coin (17.5 cm - 1 kg)
Sold in April 2026
Authentic cast copper currency bar originating from the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This Type X specimen exhibits a characteristic old patina with one smooth side and one granular side, resulting from sand casting. An iconic object in African monetary history, this 1 kg piece is a historical cornerstone for any collector of African art or colonial militaria.