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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Papillon No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 198.040 5500641 Engine no. 198.980 5500663 - Beautifully restored by Paul Russell - Fitted with rare original Rudge center-fixed chrome wheels - Original mechanics, known history - Magnificent color combination - No reserve With its tubular chassis, direct-injection 6-cylinder engine, dry sump, Alfin wing brakes, independent wheels and streamlined body, the Mercedes 300 SL was born of racing. The "butterfly" doors that gave the car its name were a marvellous find, not as a result of aesthetic subterfuge, but as a result of the structure of the chassis, which rose high on the sides for maximum rigidity. What was once a constraint became one of the features that would make this car a legend: it deserved it, and enthusiasts were not mistaken. After its presentation in 1954 at the New York Motor Show, the list of buyers of the new Mercedes was a veritable "Who's Who" of celebrities of the time: Pablo Picasso, the Shah of Iran, Prince Ali Khan, Clark Gable, Tony Curtis, King Hussein of Jordan... not to mention car enthusiasts such as Luigi Chinetti and Briggs Cunningham. In 1956, a 300 SL cost 5.4 million francs, compared with 1.6 million for a Porsche 356 1600 Super. As for performance, it made the 300 SL an absolute dominator on the road. At the time, few cars could safely exceed 230 km/h and cover 0 to 100 km/h in less than 9 seconds. As "Auto Sport" magazine put it: "The 300 SL's lines are fabulous and its performance almost unbelievable" - just one example of the rave reviews that accompanied the 300 SL's arrival on the roads of Europe and the USA. Its European Rally Champion titles in 1955 and 1956 helped establish its racing aura. Leaving the factory on August 18, 1955, the Mercedes 300 SL "butterfly" presented here was ordered under number 759 097. It was delivered in white (DB code 50), one of only 152 of the 1,400 300 SL coupes produced. What's more, it was fitted with the option of five Rudge center-fixed wheels, which originally concerned fewer than 400 examples. And even rarer in the case of chrome wheels, a particularly rare feature, especially appreciated by American customers. Remember that the 300 SL exhibited at the 1954 New York Motor Show was fitted with these same chrome wheels. On August 23, 1955, this 300 SL "Papillon" was shipped to the USA for delivery to Mercedes-Benz Distributors Inc. in New York. By the mid-1960s, it was located in Florida, and its successive owners were identified by specialist Éric Lemoine as follows: J. K. Klein, Miami Lakes (Florida) in 1977; Robert Dunigan, San Jose (California) in 1985; Terrel Sarkis (Massachusetts) in 1995; Alex Dearborn, Topsfield (Massachusetts) in 1999; Dick Gale, San Francisco (California) in 2000, then his son Richard Gale in 2009. From 1985, when it belonged to Mr. Sarkis, it underwent a complete restoration over several years, by the "Gullwing Service Company", in Essex, the first restoration workshop created by the talented Paul Russell. All restoration invoices have been compiled in a beautifully bound book. Paul Russell is one of the most renowned restoration companies in the USA, and the first car he worked on was the Mercedes 300 SL "Butterfly", hence the name of his workshop. He has won countless awards at the most prestigious Concours d'Elegance, but his focus is not only on aesthetics, as he himself explains: "A car must not only look good, it must also function properly. We're extremely satisfied when we manage to preserve a classic car at its best, both in terms of performance and beauty." The present 300 SL has benefited from these highly reputed services, with an extremely meticulous overhaul. It was repainted in black (code DB 40) and fitted with beautiful red leather upholstery (code 1079). Over the next ten years, it covered just 758 miles (1,220 km). On April 3, 2011, it was imported into Sweden and registered on June 9 in the name of Staffan Wittmark. Since then, it has passed the 2013 and 2016 technical inspections without a hitch. Today, it presents itself in exceptional condition, as the restoration has suffered absolutely no damage over the years.

1963 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 5191 GT Engine no. 5191 GT - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Complete high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, Luppi - Competition restoration, superb color - Rare model combining prestige and performance - Without reserve The Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso (for "luxury") is sometimes regarded as one of the most beautiful cars of all time, and the superlatives in the period catalog obviously point in that direction, stating, "With impeccable purity of line, the work of the great coachbuilder Pinin Farina, comfortable, distinguished, elegant and rational, this berlinetta satisfies the strictest demands of the most severe clientele, that of Ferrari." And he continues: "Its sturdiness, maneuverability and lightning acceleration make this 'Grand Tourism' a particularly safe car, suitable for high speeds." What more is there to say? Clearly, Ferrari wanted to combine prestige and performance with this model, and the result exceeded expectations. Leaving the factory in 1963, the car we present, chassis 5191 GT, is the 165th of the 350 Lusso produced. Through MG Crepaldi, the official Ferrari distributor in Milan, it was sold in Italy to its first owner, Alfredo Honegger of Bergamo, who registered it BG 102546 in January 1964. He used it for two years before selling it to a Portuguese aristocrat, Francisco Heredia, who registered it in his name at the Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) address in Milan. He would keep it for 16 years before selling it in 1981 to a Milan resident, Alfonso Malvessi. On September 26 and 27, 1981, Malvessi took part in the "Raid Ferrari d'Epoca" held in Modena and, although he was entered with a Dino 206 GT, he appears to have used the Lusso during the event, as number 4. The following year, 1982, it was purchased by Dr. Hans Bernbach of Lugano, Switzerland, who took part in the 1983 "Ferrari Days" in Modena under number 91. He returned in September 1985 for the "80 Anni di Sport con la Ferrari", where he was entered under number 201. This event celebrates the 80th anniversary of the ACI and, although not specifically Ferrari, brings together a large number of the brand's models. A change of hands followed in 2005 with the purchase of the car by an Italian collector living in Switzerland. He is said to have kept it until May 2011, when it was offered for auction at the Concorso d'Eleganza in Villa d'Este. At the time, this Berlinetta Lusso was red with a beige interior. It was sold during the auction to a Swiss collector, who then entrusted it to the Toni Auto workshop in Maranello for restoration. It was there that Staffan Wittmark noticed it and negotiated the purchase in its unfinished state. As his own 250 GT Spider California was being restored at Toni Auto, it was logical that he should leave the Lusso to him to complete the refurbishment. At the time of purchase, the rebuilding of the mechanical part (engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes and electrical system) is practically complete. At this stage, the chassis and body had already been inspected and rectified, but the light grey metallic color chosen by the previous owner did not do justice to the Lusso's pure lines, so Staffan Wittmark, who is particularly sensitive to the color of the cars in his collection, decided to completely rebuild it. After complete stripping, the body was sent to Carrozzeria Cremonini, a recognized specialist based in Lesignana, near Modena, to be prepared and repainted in "Grigio Fumo Metallizzato", the color corresponding to the original color chart. At the same time, wheel trims and body accessories are chromed to "concours" level, and new Borrani RW 3801 spoked wheels add the final touch to the exterior appearance. In the interior, the upholstery had been restored with leather that the owner felt did not match the model's standards, so the whole ensemble was completely redone at the Luppi Tappezzeria workshops in Modena with Connolly Vaumol leather, code VM 3218, which corresponds to the original specifications. Once this work has been completed, the car returns to Toni Auto, where it undergoes final checks and adjustments before being delivered to its owner as a near-perfect car. Of course, it comes with its Ferrari Classiche certification "Red Book", a CD and a large-format photo book describing its history and restoration, as well as its tool kit. For our collector, desi

1973 Dino 246 GTS No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 03706 Engine no. 8837 - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Sold new in France, where it remained until 2013 - Complete high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC, Maieli - Entirely original mechanics - Extremely rare European GTS - No reserve The Dino 246 GT is a real milestone in Ferrari history, being the brand's first production model to feature a mid-rear engine. What's more, it was named "Dino" after the son of Enzo Ferrari, who died prematurely in 1956 while working on a V6 project. As a tribute, this type of engine was subsequently named after him. The Dino's V6 is unique in that it was manufactured by Fiat. In fact, to homologate this engine for Formula 2, it was necessary to produce more than 500 units per year, a quantity that exceeded the capacity of the Ferrari factory. Hence the idea of equipping a Fiat sports car, the Fiat Dino, with a less powerful version. In the Ferrari version of the Dino, this 65°, four-stroke V6 began its career in 2L form for the Dino 206 GT unveiled in 1968. In addition to its original powertrain, the shape of this little berlinetta is a masterpiece of balance and fluidity. At the 1969 Turin Motor Show, a 2.4-liter version, the 246 GT, brought the model to maturity, with more torque and driving comfort on a slightly longer wheelbase. And finally, at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show, the 246 GTS was presented, with its removable "targa"-style roof, the culmination of this "little Ferrari". The Dino 246 GTS in the W collection is one of the very first examples produced, being the ninth of the 1,282 Dino 246 GTSs built between 1972 and 1974. Its original color is "Rosso Dino" (code 20-R-350), with a black vinyl interior (code 16). It was sold new in France through importer Charles Pozzi to a Mr. Chazal, in whose name it was registered on February 20, 1973. Dating from April 6, 1981, the second known registration, 2476 EB 94, corresponds to the Val-de-Marne department. On July 8, 1988, it changed its registration once again, to 146 WC 31, in the name of a J. Meneghetti, in Haute-Garonne. In July 2013, this car was withdrawn from circulation and put into storage before being sold on June 23, 2014, via Modena Sport, official Ferrari and Maserati representative in the Toulouse suburbs, to Silvano Toni, of Maranello, the town where Ferrari is based. Silvano Toni then used his own company, Toni Auto, to embark on a complete restoration of the car. Once all the mechanical parts had been removed, he entrusted the hull to RBBC of Modena, who had the defects rectified by a former Scaglietti sheet metal worker who had worked on the Dino at the time. Following this, the body is sent to Carrozzeria Cremonini, also in Modena, where it is primed and painted before a careful hand-polishing. Silvano Toni decided to replace the rather conspicuous red with a more discreet "Grigio Fumo", a smoky grey that marries perfectly with the elegantly curved lines of the 246 GTS. It then receives new upholstery in beige Connolly Vaumol leather (code VM 3218), as well as black wool carpeting. All the companies involved in the refurbishment are unanimously recognized for their competence in their speciality. Once the restoration is complete, the car's first public outing will be the meeting organized on September 9 and 10, 2017 at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, for Ferrari's 70th anniversary. In the meantime, it has been purchased by Staffan Wittmark, who was charmed by the color combination, and takes delivery on September 27, 2017. Camped on its beautiful Cromodora rims, this Dino 246 GTS has undergone Ferrari Classiche certification. As with the other cars in the W Collection, a large-format book illustrated with high-quality photos has been specially published to present the history and restoration of this remarkably restored example, in a presentation that meets the particularly demanding criteria of its owner. Swedish title Chassis no. 03706 Engine no. 8837 - Certified by Ferrari Classiche - Sold new in France, where it stayed until 2013 - Full, high-quality restoration by Cremonini, Toni Auto, RBBC and Maieli - All matching numbers and completely restored mechanically - Extremely rare European GTS - No reserve The Dino 246 GT was truly a milestone in Ferrari's history, as it was the company's first mid-rear engined model. Moreover, it bore the name 'Dino', the first name of Enzo Ferrari's s

1956 Porsche 356 A Speedster No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 82303 Engine no. P*35666 - Iconic, playful model - Superb old-fashioned restoration - Attractive color combination - No reserve Leaving the factory in May 1956, this car was sent to the famous Porsche importer in New York, Max Hoffman, a key figure in the creation of the 356 Speedster, for delivery to its first owner. As the original Porsche certificate indicates, it was white with a red imitation interior. In 1993, it returned to Germany to a Mr. Oberberg and underwent a complete restoration of the highest quality, with stripping of the bodywork and new paintwork in the superb "Stone Grey" shade, which blends perfectly with its racy lines. It then passed into an important English collection, before being purchased in 2009 from English dealer Edmond Harris by Staffan Wittmark, who particularly appreciates this color for 356s. The quality of the restoration has enabled it to stand the test of time magnificently, and today the bodywork is impeccable, with superb alignments. The car is fitted with chrome wheels and a new black soft top. The original engine (n°61775) having probably been damaged, it was replaced at the time of restoration by a block in better condition (numbered P*35666) which occupies the impeccably clean rear compartment. A tool kit is attached to the front spare wheel. The beautifully refurbished interior features beautifully crafted red bucket seats, a rare special factory steering wheel and a modern car radio. In 2020, this car was entrusted to Porsche Haninge for an overhaul totaling some €5,000. Low, sporty and minimalist, the 356 Speedster is one of the most attractive and sought-after versions of the famous Porsche. It was a favorite among Hollywood stars, starting with James Dean, who had a particular fondness for it. Thanks to a top-quality restoration, it will provide its new owner with the exhilarating sensations that so seduced the celebrities of the time. Swedish title Chassis no. 82303 Engine no. P*35666 - Iconic model, fun to drive - Superb older restoration - Attractive colour combination - No reserve After leaving the factory in May 1956, this car was sent to the famous Porsche importer in New York, Max Hoffman, a key figure in the creation of the 356 Speedster, for delivery to its first owner. As its Porsche certificate from the time indicates, it was then white with a red leatherette interior. In 1993, it returned to Germany, to a Herr Oberberg, and underwent a complete bare-metal restoration to a high standard; the body was repainted in the superb shade of 'Stone Grey' which goes perfectly with its racy lines. It then joined a major English collection before being bought in 2009 from the English dealer Edmond Harris by Staffan Wittmark, who particularly liked this colour for the 356. The quality of the restoration has enabled it to withstand the ravages of time magnificently, and today the body is immaculate, with superbly aligned panels. The car is equipped with chrome wheels and a new black hood. The original engine (no. 61775) was probably damaged and was therefore replaced during the restoration by a block in better condition (no. P*35666), which has taken its place in the spotlessly clean rear compartment. A tool kit is attached to the spare wheel, in the front. The interior has been very well restored, with beautifully made red bucket seats, a rare special factory steering wheel and a modern radio. In 2020, the car was sent to Porsche Haninge for a service costing some € 5,000. Low-slung, sporty and relatively spartan, the 356 Speedster is one of the most attractive and sought-after versions of this famous Porsche. It was a hit with Hollywood stars, not least James Dean, who was fond of the model. Thanks to its high-quality restoration, this example will offer its new owner the same exhilarating drive that so appealed to celebrities back in the day.

1983 Porsche 911 SC cabriolet No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. WP0ZZZ91ZDS151530 - Outstanding original condition - 35,224 km original only - Two owners since new, very complete file - Without reservation Thanks to its well-preserved condition and low mileage, this car is one of the most beautiful 911 SC cabriolets still in existence. It was sold new in July 1983 to a Mr Karlsson, who in turn sold it directly to Staffan Wittmark, who was impressed by its condition, and it has only 35,227 original km. Technical inspection reports since 1983 show that the car has been regularly used, covering around 1,000 km per year. Its magnificent original condition is in keeping with this history. Splendid in its Grand Prix white hue, the bodywork shows only a few traces of impact at the front, with impeccably aligned windows. The front and rear compartments are superb, with an inflator, tool kit and battery cutter at the front. The soft top, which may have been redone, is in good condition, with a rear window that's neither warped nor marked. Inside, the seats are remarkably well preserved, and the equipment includes air conditioning (original option) and a Blaupunkt radio. The car is accompanied by a comprehensive documentation package: original purchase invoice in Mr. Karlsson's name, service booklet (the first page of which has never been filled in), owner's manual in German, additives in Swedish, all MOT reports since 1983... This is a 911 SC cabriolet in remarkable condition, with interesting options such as air conditioning and Bosch fog lamps, and a perfectly clear history for a low mileage, which will enable its next owner to approach the sensations that the buyer of such a model could experience when it was new. Swedish title Chassis no. WP0ZZZ91ZDS151530 - Remarkable original condition - Only 35,224km from new - Two owners from new, comprehensive file - No reserve Thanks to its condition and low mileage, this is one of the loveliest 911 SC cabriolets still in existence. It was sold new in July 1983 to a Mr Karlsson, who in turn sold it directly to Staffan Wittmark, who was won over by its condition, and it has done only 35,227km from new. The safety inspection reports since 1983 show that the car has seen regular use, covering about 1000km a year. Its magnificent original condition is commensurate with this history. Resplendent in its colour of Grand Prix White, the body has impeccably aligned panels, with only a few chips on the front. The front and rear compartments are superb, with the tyre compressor, tool kit and a battery cut-out switch at the front. The hood, which may have been restored, is in good order, and the rear screen is clear and unmarked. The interior is just as good, with remarkably well preserved seats and equipment including air-conditioning (an option fitted from new) and a Blaupunkt radio. The car comes with extensive documentation: the original sales invoice in the name of Mr Karlsson, the service booklet, the first page of which has never been filled in, an owner's manual in German, with a Swedish supplement, and a full set of safety inspection reports since 1983 ... It is therefore a 911 SC cabriolet in remarkable condition, with attractive options such as air-conditioning and Bosch fog lamps, with a perfectly clear history to go with its low mileage, which will allow its new owner to come close to the sensations the buyer of a model like this would have experienced when it was new.

1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. WP0ZZZ96ZMS400084 - Exceptional original condition - 32,763 original km only - Attractive options, sunroof, air conditioning - No reserve This car is in remarkable original condition, thanks to its low mileage (32,763 original km) and the care taken by its four successive owners. Delivered new in September 1990 in Sweden by Porsche Karlstad, it is painted in a shade of "Indischrot" red which, in the eyes of the current owner, is the best match for this generation, and was in fact one of the launch colors. The bodywork is superb in its probably original paintwork, and the alignments are in line with the manufacturer's requirements. In excellent condition, the front compartment shows no signs of impact, and includes its tool kit and the car's color label. The original black leather interior is impeccable, with superbly preserved seats and carpets and a flawless dashboard. In addition to air conditioning and a desirable sunroof, this Carrera 2 benefits from Porsche's semi-automatic Tiptronic gearbox. It is sold with a service booklet stamped with all revisions, an owner's manual, an invoice for the last overhaul carried out in 2020 at Porsche Haninge, various technical inspection reports, a spare set of keys and a booklet recording all the car's outings since new. In its extremely well-preserved condition, the example we are presenting is a credit to the qualities of this reliable, high-performance model. - Exceptional original condition - Only 32,763km from new - Interesting options, sunroof, air-conditioning - No reserve This car is characterized by its remarkable original condition, which can be accounted for by its low mileage (32,763km from new) and the care lavished on it by its four successive owners. Delivered new in September 1990 by Porsche Karlstad in Sweden, it is finished in 'Guards Red', the colour which, in the eyes of its current owner, goes best with this generation of 911 and which was, moreover, one of the colours offered at launch. The bodywork looks superb in this paint, which is probably original, and the panel alignment meets the manufacturer's standards. In excellent condition, the front compartment shows no signs of accident damage, and the tool kit and sticker indicating the paint code are present. The black leather interior is impeccable, with superbly well preserved seats and carpets and a faultless dashboard. As well as air-conditioning and the desirable sunroof, this Carrera 2 has Porsche's semi-automatic Tiptronic transmission. It will be sold with its fully-stamped service book and owner's manual, an invoice for the last service carried out in 2020 by Porsche Haninge, various safety inspection reports, both sets of keys and a booklet listing all the trips made by the car since new. The example we are presenting, in such extremely well preserved condition, does justice to the qualities of this reliable high-performance model.

1971 Porsche 911 2.4 S No reserve Swedish registration Chassis n° 9112300634 Engine no. 6320961 - High-quality restoration, magnificent interior - Sought-after model with external oil trap - Original engine, original colors - Matching luggage set by Ferraresi - No reserve This Porsche 911 S 2.4L stands out for the quality of its restoration and its beautiful interior finish. Sold new in Italy, in Varese, it belonged from 1980 to 2013 to the same owner, Mr. E. Sassi, from Alessandria. It was probably he who had it restored before selling it to a Mr Invernizzo, from Tortona, who in turn sold it to an English specialist, Fine Cars. It was from the latter that Staffan Wittmark acquired the car in 2014. This is an enviable version with an external oil trap. It should be remembered that this arrangement accompanied the removal of the oil tank at the time, but that its confusion with the fuel flap led Porsche to quickly do away with it. Survivors with this feature are rare and sought-after today. Thanks to its high-level restoration, the bodywork of this car, in its original black hue, is superb, with beautifully aligned sashes and impeccable paintwork, even if black is unforgiving of flaws. The engine compartment looks original, and the front trunk is representative of the quality of the restoration. It contains the tool kit as well as a set of travel bags in the same fabric as the seats, made by Ferraresi Interni Auto, one of Italy's leading saddlers based in Ferrara, who undoubtedly restored the car's interior. Magnificent, the cabin is upholstered in light-brown leather with matching fabric, providing a luminous atmosphere. All in all, it's practically brand new and looks as if it's never been used. This car is accompanied by an interesting historical file, with a Porsche certificate of origin, a set of documents and invoices relating to its life in Italy, including a copy of the old registration document, and an owner's manual. The car was last serviced by Porsche Haninge in 2020. With its magnificent restoration and sought-after vintage, this is a choice piece for any enthusiast of this German classic. - High-quality restoration, magnificent interior - Sought-after model with outside oil filler - Original engine and colours - Set of luggage to match upholstery by Ferraresi - No reserve This Porsche 911 2.4 S is set apart by the quality of its restoration and exquisite interior finish. Sold new at Varese in Italy, from 1980-2013 it belonged to the same owner, E. Sassi from Alessandria. It was probably Sassi who had the car restored before selling it to a Sig. Invernizzo, from Tortona, who in turn sold it to an English specialist, Fine Cars. It was from them that Staffan Wittmark bought it in 2014. It is a desirable version with the wing-mounted oil filler flap. This arrangement went with the relocation at the time of the oil tank, but it could be confused with the fuel filler flap and quickly led Porsche to scrap it. The surviving cars with it are now rare and sought after. Thanks to its high-quality restoration, the bodywork of this car, finished in its original black, is magnificent, with superbly aligned panels and immaculate paint, even though black does not forgive any faults. The engine compartment appears original, while the boot at the front is representative of the standard of the restoration. It contains the tool kit as well as a set of travel bags in the same fabric used for the seats made by Ferraresi Interni Auto, one of the top Italian trimmers, based in Ferrara, who in all probability restored the interior of the car. The magnificent passenger compartment is trimmed in light brown leather with matching cloth, giving it a light and airy feel. The whole car is virtually new and gives the impression that it has never been used. The car comes with an interesting history file with a certificate of origin from Porsche, a set of documents and invoices from its time in Italy (including a copy of its former registration certificate) and an owner's manual. The last service was carried out by Porsche Haninge in 2020. Superbly restored and from a sought-after model year, this is a prime example for any lovers of this German classic.

Invader (né en 1969) - Répétition, Variation, Évolution 2017 Silkscreen on paper 88 x 65.5 cm Provenance: > Atelier Orbis Pictus Club, Paris (stamp on back) Sold on re-bid following unpaid bid from Mr. Lionel Gérard, Crissier (Switzerland)

1957 Chevrolet Corvette No reserve Swedish circulation permit Chassis no. E57S105992 - Attractive shape for this 1957 vintage - Powerful V8 - Well-preserved restoration - No reserve Sold new in the United States, this Corvette convertible arrived in Europe in the late '80s, then in 1998 in Sweden. It underwent a complete overhaul in 2015, and it was the following year that Staffan Wittmark acquired it, seduced by the design of this sports car from across the Atlantic. In fact, it's the only American car in his collection. In December 2023, it was entrusted to the SRO workshop in Le Castellet, France, for a complete overhaul of the fuel system, including tank and carburetor flushing, pump overhaul, replacement of fuel lines and fuel gauge. On this occasion, the coolant was drained, the radiator having been rebuilt shortly beforehand. Today, the car has the appearance of an old restoration with a beautiful patina. The interior is in fine condition, with its red seats, the small lever for the four-speed manual gearbox and the impressive dashboard with instruments spread across the entire surface, on either side of an old-fashioned-looking car radio. A cup holder has been added to the central armrest. The engine compartment appears to be as original as possible, and the car has seen very little use in recent years. The 1957 version is particularly attractive in terms of styling, and its V8 engine gives it the power to hold its own. This convertible is a fine example of the classic Chevrolet response to the flood of European sports cars in the USA in the early '50s. - Appealing design of this 1957 model - Powerful V8 - Well-preserved older restoration - No reserve Sold new in the United States, this Corvette convertible arrived in Europe at the end of the 1980s, and in Sweden in 1998. It underwent a complete overhaul in 2015 and was acquired the following year by Staffan Wittmark, who was won over by the design of the American sports car. It is, moreover, the only American car in his collection. In December 2023, it was sent to the SRO workshop at Le Castellet for a complete rebuild of the fuel system: the fuel tank and carburettor were flushed and cleaned, the pump repaired, and the fuel lines and gauge replaced. At the same time, the coolant was drained, the radiator having been rebuilt shortly before. Today, the car has the appearance of an older restoration with an attractive patina. The interior is in fine condition, with its red seats, the little lever for the four-speed manual gearbox and the impressive dashboard with its array of instruments spread across its entire width, on both sides of a classic-looking radio. A cupholder has been added to the center armrest. The engine compartment appears to be to the original specification and the car has seen very little use in recent years. The styling of the 1957 version is especially attractive and its V8 engine gives it the power to lead the pack. This convertible is a fine representative of this great classic, which was Chevrolet's response to the flood of European sports cars reaching the States at the start of the 1950s.

1969 Porsche 911 2,0L E Targa No reserve Swedish registration Chassis n° 119210063 Engine no. 6290148 - Pure form of early versions - Superb restoration - Original engine - Original Polo Red (6802) color - No reserve The first owner of this Porsche 911 E, Mr. Philip Newman, was based in Indiana, USA. He originally received this 2.0L Targa, Polo Red (6802), in November 1968. As the copy of its old Italian registration shows, this car was in Italy from 1990 to 2013 and, during this stay, underwent a complete restoration under the direction of Porsche Padova, which entrusted the sheet metal work and painting to another specialist, and the engine overhaul to a Sig. Veradini. Invoices for mechanical work totalling €17,000 are on file. In 2013, the car was exported to Germany, then purchased by Stentenbach Classics, a leading specialist in early 911s, who sold it to Staffan Wittmark in 2016. In 2021, it was taken over by Porsche Haninge for an overhaul and has not been driven since. This car is equipped with its original injection engine (the "E" stood for "Einspritzung", injection in German), developing almost 140 hp. Thanks to its top-quality restoration, the car is in superb condition in terms of sheet metal, paintwork, mechanics and interior. The car retains its original Polo Red (6802) paintwork, which Staffan Wittmark wanted in his collection to contrast with his two orange 911s. The black imitation seats with "Pepita" fabric seats are as good as new, and the wood-rimmed steering wheel, which looks as if it belongs there, has been re-varnished. The dashboard has been restored and suffers only from a small crack in the cap. This Porsche 911 E is interesting because it benefits from the original 911 shape, without front spoiler, combined with a longer wheelbase for more stable handling, and a fuel-injected engine with excellent performance. The magnificent condition of the example we're presenting is in keeping with this enviable model, which is light, lively and enduring. - Pure shape of the first versions - Superb restoration - Original engine - Original Polo Red colour (6802) - No reserve The first owner of this Porsche 911 E, Philip Newman, was based in Indiana, in the USA. He took delivery of this 2.0 Targa, originally in Polo Red (6802), in November 1968. As can be seen from the copy of its former Italian title, the car was in Italy from 1990-2013, and during its time there it was completely restored under the direction of Porsche Padua, who contracted work on the body and paint to another specialist, and the reconditioning of the engine to a Sig. Veradini. The file contains bills for mechanical work for 17,000 €. In 2013, the car was exported to Germany and then bought by Stentenbach Classics, a leading specialist in the first 911s, who sold it in 2016 to Staffan Wittmark. In 2021, it was serviced by Porsche Haninge and has not been driven since. The car is fitted with its original fuel-injected engine (the 'E' stands for 'Einspritzung', German for injection), developing nearly 140bhp. Its very high quality restoration ensures that it is presented in superb condition in terms of its bodywork, paint, interior and mechanical components. It has kept its original Polo Red (6802), which Wittmark wanted to have in his collection as a contrast to his two orange 911s. The black leatherette seats with center sections in 'Pepita' cloth are like new and the wood-rimmed steering wheel, apparently from period, has been revarnished. The dashboard has been restored and has only a small split on the top. This Porsche 911 E is of interest because it combines the original shape of the 911, without a front spoiler, with the longer wheelbase that makes for more stable handling and a fuel-injected engine with excellent performance. The magnificent condition of this example is a match for this desirable model, which is light, agile and durable.

1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5L Cabriolet No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. WDB 111 027 12 003452 - High-quality restoration - Electric windows, air conditioning - Particularly elegant color combination - Without reserve This Mercedes 280 SE 3.5L is without doubt one of the finest survivors of this exceptional model. It has benefited from a complete restoration by Clark & Carter Restorations, an extremely reputable specialist based in Braintree, north-east London, whose restorations have won numerous awards at the most prominent concours d'élégance such as Pebble Beach. On this car, the quality of the sheet metal work is close to perfection, as is the "Beige Grau" (code DB728) metallic paintwork, applied with extreme care. The engine compartment is as good as new, and houses the famous 200hp V8 that gives this comfortable car sports-car performance. The interior is of the same high quality, with virtually new "Saddle Brown" leather seats and a dashboard whose re-varnished wood and leather trim show no signs of wear. The door panels are equally impeccable, as is the perfectly taut burgundy-brown soft top. This car, which comes with its original owner's manual, has the advantage of being fitted with electric windows, a Becker radio and an automatic gearbox, for enhanced driving pleasure. This rare model (just over 1,200 were built between 1969 and 1971) is considered one of the finest Mercedes ever produced. In near-perfect condition, this car will be just as at home on country roads for a stroll in the sun as on the lawns of rallies or concours d'élégance, where it is sure to attract the eyes of the most demanding connoisseurs. Swedish title Chassis no. WDB 111 027 12 003452 - Very high-quality restoration - Electric windows, air-conditioning - Particularly elegant colour combination - No reserve This Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 is without doubt one of the finest surviving examples of this exceptional model. It was completely restored by Clark & Carter Restorations, a highly renowned specialist based at Braintree, north-east of London, whose restorations have won numerous prizes at the leading concours d'élégance such as Pebble Beach. The standard of the work carried out on the body of this car is close to perfection, as is the metallic 'Beige Grey' paintwork (code DB728), which has been applied with the utmost care. The engine compartment is like new and houses the famous 200bhp V8 which gives this comfortable motorcar the performance of a sports car. The interior is to the same standard, with virtually new 'Saddle Brown' leather seats, while there are no signs of wear to the varnished wood and leather trim of the dashboard. The door cards are just as immaculate, as is the perfectly taut reddish-brown hood. The car, which comes with its original owner's manual, has the advantage of being equipped with electric windows, a Becker radio and automatic transmission, to make it more pleasant to drive. This rare model (of which just over 1200 were built from 1969-1971) is considered one of the best Mercedes ever made. In near-perfect condition, the car will be equally at home on country roads for a drive in the sun as on the lawns of classic car meetings and concours d'élégance, where it will not fail to attract the attention of the most demanding connoisseurs.

Gérard Schlosser (1931-2022) - A la radio 2013 Pigment print on Hahnemühle paper signed lower left, numbered 7/20 lower right 75 x 75 cm Condition report: Framed

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Speedster Turbo-Look No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 151776 - 52,548 original km only, very well preserved car - Triple black" configuration - Numerous original options - Rare and exclusive model - No reserve This beautiful 911 Speedster benefits from a rare "triple black" configuration, with black body, interior and soft top. Thanks to its limited mileage (52,428 km on the odometer), it is very well preserved in its original state. The bodywork is so bright that it may well have been repainted. The soft top is correct, with a few micro-tears and a slightly tarnished plastic rear window. In fine original condition, the front trunk has obviously never been damaged and contains an inflator and tool kit, with the manufacturer's label clearly visible under the hood. The interior is also entirely original, with wear discreetly limited to the driver's seat. The car comes with a host of optional extras, including: steering wheel with raised hub, heated and height-adjustable seats, headlamp washers, cruise control, Turbo-Look presentation, alarm, air conditioning, leather steering wheel hub, and no front or rear spoilers. Sold new in May 1989 in Nuremberg, Germany, this 911 Speedster then passed through the hands of two other owners in Solingen and Leverkusen before being purchased in 2015 by Staffan Wittmark. He wanted a triple black Speedster, just like his 930, because he felt it was the color that best suited this generation. Its service book is stamped with regular revisions, the last of which took place in 2020 in Sweden, and its leather pouch contains several documents such as Porsche user and car radio manuals, Porsche identification certificate, spare keys. This 911 Speedster combines the exclusivity and rarity of the model with a particularly attractive configuration and options, as well as very well preserved original condition, making it an extremely attractive example. Swedish title Chassis no. 151776 - Only 52,548km from new, very well preserved example - Triple black' specification - Numerous options from new - Rare and exclusive model - No reserve This great-looking 911 Speedster has a rare 'triple black' spec, with a black body, interior and hood. Thanks to its low mileage (52,548km on the clock), it has been very well preserved from new. The panel gaps are extremely satisfactory and the bodywork is so lustrous that it may have been repainted. The hood is in decent condition, with a few tiny tears and slight discolouration to the plastic rear screen. In fine original condition, the front luggage compartment has clearly never suffered any accident damage, and the tyre compressor, tool kit and manufacturer's underbonnet sticker are all present. The interior is also completely original, with only some unobtrusive wear on the driver's seat. The car has numerous options from new, including a steering wheel with an elevated hub, heated seats with height adjustment, headlamp washers, cruise control, Turbo Look kit, alarm, air-conditioning, leather-trimmed horn pad and no front or rear spoilers... Sold new in May 1989 in Nuremberg, in Germany, this 911 Speedster had two other owners, in Solingen and Leverkusen, before it was bought in 2015 by Staffan Wittmark. He wanted a 'triple black' Speedster, just like his 930, the colour he found best suited to this generation of 911. Its service book has stamps for the regular services carried out, the last of them in 2020 in Sweden, and its leather wallet contains several documents such as the owner's manual and Porsche radio manual, its Porsche identification certificate and a second set of keys. This 911 Speedster combines the exclusivity and rarity of the model with a particularly appealing specification and set of options, as well as its very well preserved original condition, making it an extremely attractive example.

VICTOR VASARELY (Pécs, Hungary, 1908 - Paris, 1997). Untitled, 1981. Paper collage on cardboard. The authorship of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely. Signed twice in the lower right corner, dated and dedicated. Measurements: 40 x 27 cm; 60 x 47 cm (frame). Vasarely is based on the discovery that the deformation of a two-dimensional grid can generate an abstract three-dimensional landscape, with elevations and depressions, where squares are transformed into rhombuses and circles into ellipses. Thus, the illusionistic effect that combines convexity and concavity with dilation and contraction, contains a thoughtful cosmic symbolism, evoking the rhythm that is born of the stars, as well as the formation of galaxies by the expansion of the universe as a whole. Considered the father of Op Art, Victor Vasarely began his artistic training at the Muheely school, founded in Budapest by a student of the Bauhaus. He settled in Paris in 1930, where he created what is considered today as the first Op Art work, "Zebra" (1937). In Paris he worked as a graphic designer for advertising agencies. During this period his artistic style varied from figurative expression, towards a type of constructive and geometric abstract art, interested in the representation of perspective without vanishing points.between 1936 and 1948 he participated regularly in the Salon des Surindependents and in the Salon des Nouvelles Réalités. From 1948 he exhibited regularly at the Denise René Gallery. In the fifties his work approached the use of new materials and supports such as aluminum or glass. In the same way he began to make works of integration with space, such as Homage to Malevich. In the sixties he participated in numerous group exhibitions, such as The Responsive Eye at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as solo exhibitions in Europe and America. Among the numerous awards he received throughout his life, the Guggenheim Prize (1964), the Art Critics of Brussels and the gold medal at the Milan Triennial stand out. In 1970 he was also named Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor. He is represented in the museums dedicated to him in Aix-en-Provence, Pécs and Budapest, but also in the most important centers of contemporary art in the world, such as the Tate Gallery in London, the MoMA in New York, the Guggenheim in Venice or the Reina Sofia in Madrid. The authorship of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Vasarely.

Man Ray. Collection of 8 original photographs on Agfa baryta paper. Verso with the stamps "Copie d'une épreuve originale/© ADAGP Man Ray Trust" and "einmalige Auflage für die Griffelkunst 1991". Sheet dimensions: 24 x 30.5 cm. Griffelkunst C 1 and C 3-6, 268 C 2-4. available: Larmes, Juliet, Erotique Voilée, L'oeuf et le coquillage, Échiquier surréaliste, Marcel Duchamp, Le Violon d'Ingres, Self-portrait with camera. - Paper slightly wavy, otherwise in very good condition.

Perckhammer, Heinz von. Noble nudity in China. With 31 photographs in copper intaglio. Berlin, Eigenbrödler-Verlag, 1928. 7 pp., 16 double plates. Bound as a block book. 26.5 x 20.5 cm. Illustrated original cardboard with silk ribbon stitching (stained, edges rubbed and somewhat bumped). Heidmann 11188 - Heiting/Jaeger I, 208 - With photographs of very young girls, anticipating David Hamilton and Jock Sturges. - Printed on strong buff paper. - Inside in very good condition. VAT: *

Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013) - Lithograph 353 1991 Lithograph on paper signed and dated lower right, numbered 29/99 lower left 54.5 x 74.5 cm Condition report: Framed under glass

1971 Porsche 911 2.4 S No reserve Swedish registration Chassis n° 9112300624 Engine no. 6320959 - Superb restoration - Original engine, original French - Rare oil trap version - Many sought-after options - No reserve According to the accompanying certificate of origin, this Porsche 911 S was delivered new in December 1971 in Paris. It was painted in ivory "Hellelfenbein", with black imitation interior. It was originally equipped with several options: Koni shock absorbers (M 402 defined on the certificate as equipment for the "French Colonies"), electric sunroof (M 650), electric windows (M 651), and also features Denso air conditioning and additional headlights. The windows still bear the engraving of the probable first French registration, 6831 CW 33, dating from early 1972. More recently, this car spent some time in Monaco, where it was registered M 476, before being purchased in 2015 by Staffan Wittmark. Completely rebuilt in Germany in 2013/2014 by Mittel Motor, Bochum, it presents itself in beautiful condition with satisfactory body alignments and well-applied paintwork. The odometer shows 1,435 km, which appears to be the mileage covered since the restoration. It was last serviced in 2020 at Porsche in Sweden. The engine compartment is in very nice original condition, and the interior has been carefully redone. The bucket seats have been restored to their original state, with imitation leather and velvet upholstery, and a Blaupunkt radio is fitted to the dashboard. The car comes with extensive documentation, including numerous invoices, an owner's manual, old registration certificates, a 2000 FIVA passport and a German Classic Data document rating the car's condition as "1" (the highest possible). With its external oil trap, the Porsche 911 2.4S is one of the most coveted versions of the famous German classic. In its superb condition and with its interesting options, the car we offer is all the more enviable. Swedish title Chassis no. 9112300624 Engine no. 6320959 - Superb restoration - Original engine, supplied new to France - Rare version with wing-mounted oil filler - Numerous sought-after options - No reserve According to the certificate of origin it comes with, this Porsche 911 S was delivered new in Paris in December 1971. It was finished in 'Hellelfenbein' (ivory), with a black leatherette interior. It was fitted from new with several options: Koni shock absorbers (code M 402, listed as equipment for the French Colonies), an electric sunroof (M 650), electric windows (M 651); it also had Denso air-conditioning and additional driving lamps. The windows are still engraved with what was probably its first French registration number, 6831 CW 33, dating from the start of 1972. More recently, the car spent some time in Monaco, where it was registered M 476, before it was bought in 2015 by Staffan Wittmark. Completely restored in Germany in 2013/2014 by Mittel Motor, in Bochum, it is in fine condition, with nicely aligned panels and well applied paintwork. The odometer is reading 1435km, which appears to be the mileage covered since its restoration. The last service was carried out in 2020 by Porsche, in Sweden. The engine compartment is in excellent original condition and the interior has been carefully restored. The bucket seats have been restored to their original specification, with leatherette and velour upholstery, while the dashboard features a Blaupunkt radio. The car will be supplied with extensive documentation including several bills, the owner's manual, old registration papers, a FIVA passport from 2000 and a German Classic Data document attributing the rating of '1' (the highest possible) to the car's condition. With its outside oil filler, the Porsche 911 S 2.4 is one of the most sought-after versions of this famous German classic. Its superb condition and interesting options make the car we are offering all the more desirable.

Arp, Jean. Le voilier dans la forêt. With 7 (incl. cover) original color woodcuts and 1 signed original drawing by Jean (Hans) Arp on flyleaf. Paris, Broder, 1957. 41 p., 5 pp. 17 x 15 cm. Loose sheet in original brooch with original Japanese paper cover, original cardboard chemise and original slipcase (spine of chemise browned and with small scuff marks). One of 115 (GA 130) numbered copies on Vélin de Rives, signed by Arp in the printer's note. - Arntz 215-221 - A good copy. VAT: *

1972 Porsche 911 2,4 S Targa No reserve Swedish registration Chassis n° 9112310949 Engine no. 6322501 - Rare model, external oil trap - Original engine - Quality restoration - Original service book - No reserve This car is well documented with its certificate of authenticity and original service book. It left the factory in January 1972 and was delivered the following July to an enthusiast in Chioggia, south of Venice, Italy. Compliant with Italian regulations at the time (particularly as regards lighting), it was painted ivory-white (code 1110) with black imitation interior and featured several options: sports seats, headrests, halogen fog lamps and tinted windows. In the early 1980s, it was still in the region before moving to the USA, where it was used by two successive owners, one of whom made it the subject of his Christmas card for 1994. Apparently, he nicknamed his car "Rudolph II". In 2015, it returned to Germany, where it was purchased by Staffan Wittmark to form a pair with his 911 2.4L S of the same period and color, also with exterior oil trap (an arrangement that lasted only one vintage): he thus had both coupe and Targa versions in identical presentation. Fully restored, this car is in very good condition, and the rear compartment is very satisfactory, with the original engine. The carpets and Targa roof have been redone, but the seats and doors appear to be original and show a nice patina of use. The dashboard is fitted with a Becker Grand Prix radio. In addition to the aforementioned certificate of origin and service booklet, the history file includes the owner's manual in its pocket and a set of invoices from the American period. This handsome example represents an opportunity to acquire a rare and much-loved version of the famous 911, which existed for only one year. Swedish title Chassis no. 9112310949 Engine no. 6322501 - Rare model, outside oil filler - Original engine - High-quality restoration - Original service book - No reserve Thanks to its certificate of authenticity and original service book, this car is well documented. It left the factory in January 1972 and was delivered the following July to an enthusiast from Chioggia, south of Venice. In accordance with the Italian legislation at the time (in particular with regard to lighting), it was finished in light ivory (code 1110) with a black leatherette interior, and had several options: sports seats with headrests, halogen fog lamps and tinted glass. At the start of the 1980s, it was still in the region, before leaving for the United States, where it was used by two successive owners, one of whom made it the subject of his Christmas card in 1994. Apparently, he nicknamed his car 'Rudolph II'. In 2015, it returned to Germany, where it was bought by Staffan Wittmark to form a pair with his 911 2.4 S of the same period and colour, both cars having the outside oil filler (a feature which lasted only one model year); he thus had identical-looking coupé and Targa models. Completely restored, the car is in excellent condition and the rear compartment, which is most satisfactory in appearance, houses the original engine. The carpets and Targa roof have been restored, but the seats and door cards appear to be original and have an attractive patina. A Becker Grand Prix radio is fitted in the dashboard. As well as the certificate of origin and service book mentioned above, the history file includes the owner's manual in its wallet and a set of bills from its time in America. This very fine example represents an opportunity to acquire a rare and particularly appreciated version of the famous 911 which existed for only a single model year.

Display frame containing butterflies. Size: 26x39cm

CARTIER - Mini Diabolo" MINES HOLDER in black lacquer and gold-plated metal (box on box) (tiny micro-scratches) (length: 11.5 cm)

Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013) - Lithograph 236 1973 Lithograph on paper signed and dated lower right and numbered 68/120 lower left 46.5 x 73.5 cm Condition report: Framed

Leone Frollo - Three-way game, 1990s pencil and pastels on paper 30 x 21 cm Original illustration created by Frollo during the 90s, a refined and seductive vision of the Venetian master of eros.

Sam SZAFRAN (1934-2019) - Self-portrait, 1962. Etching on paper. Signed, dated, dedicated "Pour Laurent Sam" and numbered 5/10 below. 61 x 47 cm. Freckles, stains and folds.

Metal, wood and resin lot including lighters, pipes and cases. Ranging from 6 to 16 cm (worn, scratched).

Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013) - Annunciation, Moments Etching on paper signed lower right, numbered XVII/XX lower left 28 x 25 cm Condition report: Framed From the suite of 7 aquatints illustrating the book: [ZAO WOU-KI] - Henri MICHAUX. [Paris], Les Bibliophiles de l'Automobile Club de France, 1996.

Ice cube bucket in resin, featuring an apple (1970s). D14cm H17cm

Yaacov Agam (né en 1928) - Silkscreen on paper signed lower right, numbered 135/144 lower left 64 x 97 cm Condition report: Framed

Flemish school of the 18th century Allegory of Abundance Pen and black ink, gray wash on blue paper 20.5 x 21 cm

Gérard Fromanger (1939-2021) - Le peintre et le modèle: rouge de Chine vermillonné 1972 Silkscreen in color on paper signed and dated lower right, titled lower center and numbered 145/150 lower left 57 x 73.5 cm Condition report: Framed

FRANCIS BACON (Dublin, 1909 - Madrid, 1992). Right panel of the "Triptych 1974-1977". 1981. Etching and aquatint engraving on Guarro paper, copy A.P 11/15. Polígrafa editor, Barcelona. Signed and justified in pencil. Measurements: 39 x 29.5 cm (footprint); 65 x 50 cm (paper); 68.5 x 53.5 cm (frame). Engraving by Francis Bacon based on the right panel of the triptych he made after the death of his lover George Dyer, who committed suicide in a Parisian hotel in 1971. In 2008, the triptych came very close to breaking the artist's record when it was sold in London for 26.3 million pounds. This was one of the so-called "Black Triptychs", executed by Bacon after Dyer's suicide. The black umbrella as an ominous symbol was already present in previous works by the artist, but in this triptych the literary or artistic references are diluted, making the reading more complex. It is a subjugating work. An Anglo-Irish painter born in Dublin into a British family, Francis Bacon was a key artist in the development of 20th century art because of his raw, shocking and plasticity-laden imagery. He spent his childhood between Ireland and England, and in his puberty his father excluded him from his family because of his homosexual tendencies. In 1925 he was sent to Berlin with a family friend, whom he finally seduced. Between 1927 and 1928 he lived between Berlin and Paris, and it was during these years that he discovered Poussin's "The Massacre of the Innocents", a work that awakened in him an interest in the scream and the mouth. During these years he decided to become a painter, after visiting an exhibition that included several works by Picasso. He returned to London and began his artistic training with the Australian Roy de Maistre, studies that he completed in a self-taught way. However, it was not until the mid-1940s (around 1944) when his triptych "Three Studies for Figures at the Foot of a Crucifixion" marked the starting point of his artistic career. This work, considered one of the most original and disturbing in 20th century art, marked the beginning of Bacon's artistic maturity, whose work will focus from then on the theme of life in death and death in life, reflecting his own self-destructive character. From then on, too, his work would be characterized by exposed and vulnerable human figures, an expression of "loneliness, violence and degradation", in his own words. Recognition of his mature work was almost immediate, and in 1949 the MoMA in New York acquired one of his works. Already fully consolidated in the international art scene, in 1955 his first retrospective exhibition was held at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. In 1959 he had a solo show in the context of the São Paulo Biennial, and in 1962 he was again given a retrospective, this time at the Tate Gallery in London. In the following years Bacon held important exhibitions of his work at the Guggenheim Museum in New York (1963), the Grand Palais in Paris (1971) and the Metropolitan in New York (1975), as well as retrospectives at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C., the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the MoMA in New York and the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris. More recently, the Tate Britain's major retrospective of Bacon's work in 2008 was the largest to date. Bacon is currently represented in the world's leading museums, including MoMA and the Guggenheim in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the MUMOK and the Albertina in Vienna, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, the SMAK in Ghent and the Tate Gallery in London.

Harp from Cousineau Ebonized and gilded wood, maple veneer, wrought iron, fire-gilt bronze, brass, ivory fillet, wire. Engraved at the top "COUSINEAU PERE ET FILS À PARIS", embossed and gilded number "E 277". H 176.3, D 81 cm. Paris, Georges (1733 - 1800) and Jacques-Georges (1760 - 1836) Cousineau, 1775 - 1800. Sound and beauty The young Marie-Antoinette, who came to Paris in 1770 as the bride of the heir to the French throne, triggered a veritable fashion for the instrument as an enthusiastic harpist. The most sought-after harp makers of this era were Sébastien Erard, Georges Cousineau and Jean-Henri Naderman. All three worked closely with Jean Baptiste Krumpholtz, perhaps the greatest harpist of his time. Marie Antoinette's own harp was also made by Jean-Henri Naderman and is on display in Versailles, where it can be viewed. The harp presented here is signed by Cousineau Père et fils. The company was founded by Georges Cousineau in 1766. His son Jacques-Georges Cousineau became a partner in 1775. Like this example, their harps were usually equipped with seven pedals. These pedals operated a series of béquilles or double levers via a crutch mechanism, which allowed each string to be raised a semitone more precisely than was previously possible. Jacques-Georges continued to make instruments after his father's death, but traded under his own name as "Luthier et Maître de Harpe de l'impératrice Joséphine". He also performed as a harpist and wrote compositions. Harps by Cousineau can be found in the following museum collections, among others: Victoria and Albert Museum London, acc. no. 8531-1863. The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, acc. no. 52.105, Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, 1952. Expert opinion Marketing authorization for the EU internal market available (DE-K-230201-14). This object was produced using materials for which a CITES permit is required for export to countries outside the EU. We would like to point out that a permit is not usually issued.

Klemm, Walther. Sixteen etchings on original sin. An erotic story of creation. Private print. With 16 signed original etchings mounted under passepartout. Weimar, Wollbrück Verlag, 1919. 1 double sheet (title, 2 p. introduction, printer's mark). 41 x 31 cm. Original full vellum folio portfolio with gilt-stamped cover title (back cover stained). One of 60 (GA 360) Roman numbered copies of the special edition on laid paper, in which all etchings are signed with full name. - Hayn-Gotendorf IX, 319 - Nordmann catalog 1, 192 - The vellum portfolio from the workshop of Otto Dorfner. - Image size: 8.5 x 7.5 cm to 23.5 x 21 cm. - "The only subject of this set is the woman satisfying herself sodomitically in lustful heat. Since insatiable desire has been placed in her lap by creation, she abandons herself to any powerful animal for sexual satisfaction." (Picture Encyclopedia II, 580). - Good and spotless copy. VAT: *

IRAN Gouache depicting a hunting scene. Inlaid wood frame. 22 x 17 cm

1965 Porsche 911 No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 302849 Engine no. 902972 - High-quality restoration - One of the oldest 911s - Original engine - Purchased from specialist Stentenbach - Without reserve Delivered new in Germany to Porsche Gramling of Karlsruhe in December 1965, this car was immediately exported to South Carolina in the USA, where it had two owners. As can be seen from the accompanying log sheet, it was painted "Polorot" with a black interior, and fitted with a sunroof which it no longer has. It then returned to Europe and, based in Aachen in the 90s, was used to take part in regularity rallies. More recently, given its historical importance, it underwent a high-quality restoration by Porsche specialist Classic Cars of Lollar, Germany, before being purchased by Staffan Wittmark through the well-known German specialist Stentenbach Classics. The refurbishment was obviously carried out to the highest standards, and the car is now in superb condition, with its windows well aligned and its grey paintwork well applied and reminiscent of Porsche's "Slate Grey". Staffan Wittmark considers this to be the color that goes best with the very first 911s, and there's a 1966 911 of the same color in the collection. The engine compartment is superb, with its original engine fed by two Solex triple-barrel carburetors, and the front trunk, completely rebuilt, testifies to the quality of the work. The interior, too, has been completely restored: the red leather seats and black carpets are new, and the dashboard woodwork and counters, dominated by a large central rev counter, have been refurbished. The whole looks absolutely stunning, and the 2 km on the odometer appears to be the same as that covered since the restoration. This car is one of the oldest 911s in existence, since the model went on sale at the end of 1964. With all the aesthetic and mechanical purity of this first version, still equipped with its original engine, it will speak to the heart of enthusiasts, all the more so in the impeccable presentation it enjoys. Swedish title Chassis no. 302849 Engine no. 902972 - High-quality restoration - One of the oldest 911s - Original engine - Bought from the specialist Stentenbach - No reserve Supplied new in December 1965 to Porsche Gramling at Karlsruhe in Germany, this car was immediately exported to South Carolina, in the United States, where it had two owners. As can be seen from its build card, it was finished in 'Polorot' with a black interior and had a sunroof, which is no longer present. It subsequently returned to Europe and was based at Aachen in the 1990s, when it was used to compete in regularity rallies. More recently, given its historical significance, it underwent a very high quality restoration by Classic Cars, a Porsche specialist at Lollar, in Germany, before it was bought by Staffan Wittmark through the well-known German specialist Stentenbach Classics. The restoration was evidently carried out to the highest standards and the car is now in superb condition, with well aligned panels; the grey paint has been well applied and recalls Porsche's 'Slate Grey'. Wittmark considers this to be the colour which goes best with the very first 911s and his collection includes a 911 from 1966 in the same shade. The engine compartment is superb, with the original engine fed by twin triple-barrel Solex carburettors, while the completely restored front compartment attests to the quality of the work carried out. The interior has also been fully restored: the red leather seats and black carpets are new, and the wood trim to the dashboard and the instruments - dominated by the large rev counter in the middle - have been refurbished. The whole car is absolutely magnificent and the distance recorded on the odometer of just 2km appears to be that covered since its restoration. This car is one of the oldest 911s in existence, as the model only went on sale at the end of 1964. With the aura of aesthetic and mechanical purity of the first version, still equipped with its original engine, it will speak to the hearts of enthusiasts, especially as it is so immaculately presented.

Earth globe by Delamarche. Paris, 1850, inscribed "Globe adopté par le conseil de l'Université, Maison Delamarche, Rue du Battoir, Paris 1850", the globe as a papier-mâché globe covered with plaster with 12 printed and hand-colored paper segments, full circle meridian made of papier-mâché with 4 x 90° divisions, four-armed ebonized wooden frame with horizon ring, the paper support of the horizon ring with indication of cardinal points, zodiac signs and degree divisions. Pressure mark in North America (approx. 1 cm), signs of wear. Diameter: approx. 22 cm. Height: approx. 43 cm. Charles Francois Delamarche (1740-1817). The Delamarche workshop in Paris was a family business. His father Charles-Francois was Fortin's successor and thus also the successor of Claude Buy de Mornas and Didier Robert de Vaugondy in the continuation of a cartographic tradition in Paris. His son Felix took over the business after 1817, which remained in the family until 1847 and then passed to Grosselin. Cf. literature: Allmayer-Beck, Modelle der Welt, Brandstätter 1997, p. 256. A terrestrial globe made by Delamarche. Paris 1850, signed " Globe adopté par le conseil de l'Université, Maison Delamarche, Rue du Battoir, Paris 1850", 12 printed and hand-coloured globe gores mounted on plaster and cardboard sphere, papiermaché meridian circle, four-armed ebonized wooden stand, the horizon with paper calendar showing the seasons, compass directions, zodiac, days and months. Diameter c. 22 cm, height c. 43 cm.

Rare early drawing set with altitude sundial. Germany, around 1750, unmarked, brass and steel, with drawing pen, compass, compasses with various attachments, parallel ruler and a vertical sundial with lead solder, also known as a solar quadrant, set into the lid. In original walnut wooden box lined with wine-red velvet, drawer with further small parts that can be pulled out to the side. Not quite complete, two small parts missing. Dimensions: approx. 20 x 12 x 4.5 cm. A rare and early set of drawing instruments with sundial. Germany c. 1750, not signed, instruments made of brass and steel, in original walnut case. Dimensions c. 20 x 12 x 4.5 cm.

Bruno Napoli - Astérix le Gaulois, 1967 pencil and tempera on paper 24 x 33 cm Preliminary artwork created by Napoli for the official poster of the film "Asterix the Gaul," directed by Ray Goossens and produced Dargaud and Belvision in 1967. It is the first animated film based on the Asterix comic series by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, and faithfully adapts the comic book of the same name, itself the first in the series. Some creases.

Newton, Helmut. Exhibition poster of the Bodo Niemann Gallery. Offset of a photograph on poster paper. Signed and numbered. Copy: 58/100. probably 1995. motif dimensions: 65 x 50 cm. Sheet dimensions: 84 x 59 cm. Sheet somewhat rubbed, corners and edges partly stronger, a few unobtrusive scratches, in the upper and lower margin partly with residues of brown adhesive tape, in the white margin partially with small soiling, verso in the upper margin with residues of an old mounting.

Philippe GARNIER DE LA BAUDINIERE (1955) "Playtime Green monochrome wood relief signed lower left. Countersigned and titled on the back. 85 x 73 cm Cedar veneer frame. Also included: Philippe GARNIER DE LA BAUDINIERE (1955) "Cantate 7, 2017" Gouache on card signed lower left. Countersigned on the back. Sight 28 x 18 cm Framed under glass. Philippe Garnier de la Baudinière is a French artist born in 1955. Originally from Blois, he moved to Paris to pursue his first career as a decorator. His frequent visits to painters and museums, and his meeting with Bernard Lorjou, leader of the Val de Loire School from 1973 onwards, gradually formed the basis of his artistic culture. Free of all influences, constraints and theoretical ideas, Philippe Garnier de la Baudinière's work is situated in the movement of geometric abstraction. In 2018, the artist was chosen by the architectural firm Jean Michel Wilmotte to participate in the restoration project for the Hotel Lutétia in Paris. His monochromes are featured, along with multiples hung in numerous suites overlooking Boulevard Raspail. In 2018, the artist was chosen by the Bollinger holding company for their château in the Sancerrois region, and most recently by Atelier27 Paris for London's Hotel Claridge and Casablanca's Royal Mansour. An exhibition of his work took place in August 2023 at Place des Lices in Saint Tropez.

Pair of Art Deco carved wooden bookends featuring tiger heads 14x10cm H15cm

Viennese Art Nouveau - Moser, Koloman. Girl reading. Color lithograph on toned paper. Signed in the stone lower right. Verso with typographic text and collector's stamp. 1910. Motif dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 cm. Sheet dimensions: 13.5 x 13.3 cm. Mounted on paper, there also with mounted description to the image. Published as the cover picture of the 12-volume series "Handzeichnungen alter Meister aus der Albertina Wien" by Verlag Ferdinand Schenk in Vienna 1910 - In very good condition.

Large Ottoman Greek manuscript, Commentaries on the Book of Psalms copied by Statos al-Antaki Black and red ink, polychrome pigments on paper, embossed and gilded red leather binding Constantinople, 18th century 33.3 x 22.7 x 4.4 cm This is the first volume of a Greek manuscript, in cursive script on two columns, with initials and various ornaments in red. The frontispiece features a header with polychrome vegetal decoration. The manuscript was copied by Statos al-Antaki in an ecclesiastical workshop in Istanbul. Bound in red leather with embossed cross-flowers and fleurons.

Lot of 7 33 rpm vinyls including Rod Stewart (double). Wear and tear.

Prosper de Rodés, Père. Histoire généalogique de quelques c.l. maisons de France avec le blason de leurs armoiries. Le tout mis par ordre alphabetique. French manuscript on paper. Volumes 3 and 5 (of 5). With about 230 full-page coats of arms. Probably Capuchin monastery of Rodes, 1704. 396 (instead of 409) pp., 1 leaf; 532 (instead of 540) pp., 1 leaf. 35 x 22 cm. Contemporary leather bindings (non-uniform rembo�tages, restored, rubbed). Extensive, richly illustrated fragment. Contains almost 280 French noble families, each volume with its own alphabet and table of contents. The title of volume 5 with the note "Avec des Additions aux 4 tomes precedents". - Father Prosper of Rodes (Pyrenees) is known from at least two other genealogical manuscripts (Lelong 40578/9). - Volume 3 lacks the title and pp. 2/3, 6/7, 62/63, 146-149, 386/87, volume 5 lacks pp. 105-108, 159/60 and 249/50 - Volume 3 partly heavily stained, image losses on pp. 4/5, 380/81 and pp. 400/401, some further tears and losses, partly repaired. Volume 5 in good condition. - Should be inspected, without right of return.

Posters - Cappiello, Leonetto. Cognac Pellisson. Color lithographic poster on paper. Paris, Vercasson, 1907, sheet size: 120 x 80 cm. Magnificent advertising poster by the famous Italian poster designer Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942). - Upper right corner with loss (approx. 12 x 5 cm, enclosed loose), white margins slightly browned, slightly scratched, somewhat creased in margins and with small marginal tears.

Yaacov AGAM (1928) - Untitled, 1980. Silkscreen in color on paper. Artist's proof Signed lower right, dedicated, dated and located "Paris" lower left. 88 x 119 cm. Minor scratches, folds, foxing and stains.

18th century French school, after Charles LE BRUN Two expressive heads: "La Colère" (Anger) Black stone on paper, framing line in pen and brown ink H. 9 x W. 12 cm. (light stains and tears)

Earth globe with atlas figure from Columbus-Verlag. Berlin, around 1925, marked "Schüler-Globus, Columbus-Verlag G.M.B.H. Berlin-Lichterfelde", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 colour-printed paper segments, mounted on a bronze figure of a kneeling youth, ebonized turned base. Diameter: approx. 11 cm. Height: approx. 23 cm. A Columbus-Verlag terrestrial globe. Berlin c. 1925, signed "Schüler-Globus, Columbus-Verlag G.M.B.H. Berlin-Lichterfelde", 12 colour printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, mounted on decorative bronze stand in form of a kneeling Atlas figure, ebonized turned base. Diameter c. 11 cm, height c. 23 cm.