Exquisite Automatons and Treasures of Science

Result EUR392,780

Published on 31 October 2020, by Sophie Reyssat

Auction on 20 October 2020 - 14:30 (CEST) - 164 bis, avenue Charles-de-Gaulle - 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

A box with automatons attributed to Frères Rochat and a Maghreb astrolabe top the bidding.

Attributed to Frères Rochat, Geneva, c. 1820, music box with automatons in yellow,... Exquisite Automatons and Treasures of Science

Attributed to Frères Rochat, Geneva, c. 1820, music box with automatons in yellow, rose and green gold with enamel decoration; melody played by means of brass cylinders with pins, hallmark of master goldsmiths Sené & Detalla, 9.2 x 5.7 x 4 cm (approximately 3.62 x 2.24 x 1.57 in).
Result: €392,780

It took two catalogs to present the fine objects in a family collection assembled since the 19 th century. This attracted numerous French and foreign collectors, who were highly active online. 92% of the lots found buyers, making a final total of €2.51 million…

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LA MESURE DES MONDES - ANCIENNE COLLECTION F. - PART ONE : FINE & PRECIOUS WORKS OF ART

Tuesday 20 October 2020 - 14:30 (CEST) - Live

164 bis, avenue Charles-de-Gaulle - 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine

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From the miniature world of automata to the endless horizons measured by scientific instruments, objects collected by a family of enthusiasts celebrate art and knowledge.