Exceptional Sale : Entire Furniture and Collections of the Palais de la Cathédrale de Saint-Omer (Part 1; full catalog available soon)
ATTENTION: Please be vigilant regarding the sale's display conditions and collection dates.
Anyone interested in purchasing the Palais de la Cathédrale should contact Mr. Laurent Briche of Etude Stoven on 06.75.21.62.55 or 03.21.98.30.50. stoven.jacquart.immo@notaires.fr
Exceptional collection of Furniture, Works of Art and Paintings from the 16th to the 20th century.
The entire collection of works of art, paintings and objects from the historic "PALAIS DE LA CATHEDRALE" in Saint Omer has been relocated.
Unique collection of 19th and 20th century SWEDISH ART in France, including numerous paintings, furniture and objets d'art representing all Swedish trends from academicism to design by, or attributed to, artists such as Georg PAULI (1855-1935), VICKE LINDSTRAND (1904-1983), AXEL EINAR HJORTH (1888-1959), GUNNAR NYLUND (1904-1997), OSKAR KEEN (1867-1949), Arvid Maurits Lindstrom (1849-1923), EMILIA LONBLAD (1855-1946), Olle Hjortzberg (1872-1959), REUTERSVÄRD Oscar (1915-2002), Karin NILSSON, GUSTAF JANSSON (1885-1946), OTTO WRETLING (1876-1971), Edvard BECHTELER (1890-1983), Axel Einar HJORTH (1888-1959),...
Exceptional group of paintings, sculptures and objets d'art by the French school from the 17th to the 19th century.
Exceptional portrait by Armenian painter Haroutiun Galentz (1910-1967).
Rare paintings and works by the Italian and Flemish schools from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Paintings from the English and German schools.
Drawings and engravings from the 17th to 20th centuries.
Very fine frames from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
Rare set of earthenware and porcelain from Sceaux, Vincennes, Delft, Lille, Sèvres.
Exceptional and very complete set of 18th-century tableware, Paris during the Empire and Restoration periods, Limoges and Paris in the 19th century.
Set of paintings, drawings and photographs on the theme of DANDY and GENTLEMAN, three centuries of masculine aesthetics.
Very fine set of table silverware and lighting fixtures in silver, chopped silver, silver-plated metal and gilt bronze from the 18th to the 20th century.
Don't miss the unique opportunity to discover and acquire historic treasures at the auction of the contents of the Palais de la Cathédrale de Saint-Omer. This year, we are proud to present an exceptional collection that has been handed down through generations of art lovers.
This collection includes an important Swedish ensemble from 1850 to 1950, as well as an exceptional collection of objets d'art, furniture, paintings and other objects from the 16th to the 20th century.
The sale includes all the objects adorning the Palais de la Cathédrale de Saint Omer, which has undergone an exemplary restoration from 2019 to 2022.
Fully furnished, the residence is one of France's last remaining examples of the "Grandes Maisons", where the art of entertaining was displayed in magnificent salons, bedrooms and even kitchens. In accordance with the wishes of its owners, we are pleased to offer this entire ensemble for sale, so that the objects, paintings and furniture can be given a new lease of life.
Each object has been chosen by the owners according to criteria of beauty, rarity and representativeness.
Far from the fashions of different eras, they have patiently put together a collection that is unique in France, combining the great schools of painting, the refinement of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, the creativity of the 19th and the inventiveness of the 20th.
The many objects, sculptures and furniture on sale have the authenticity of old things that have never ceased to be useful. Scrupulously cared for, these witnesses to the past have been used in the present, arriving over time and generations with the same exacting standards of quality.
They bear witness to the exchanges between France, Italy, Flanders, England and Europe over the centuries.
The Cathedral Palace Collection offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of style and artistic creativity in Sweden over almost two centuries. This rare and valuable collection is now on sale, offering collectors and museums alike a unique opportunity to acquire important pieces representative of the links uniting artistic creation in SWEDEN and FRANCE. In this catalog, each lot has been given its own historical and artistic context.
The dinners and receptions, as well as the tables at the Palais, left a lasting impression on all participants. Visitors will long remember the discovery of this wonderfully preserved Charles X REGENCY decor, unique in France.
Everyone had the feeling of having escaped time and plunged into a world of pure beauty.
Today, the magic of the Palais de la Cathédrale will continue to work its magic in your home. The current owners wish you as much happiness as they have in living with these objects, which they have taken great care of and which will soon belong to others.
Join us for this exciting auction and discover Swedish art and culture, as well as other fascinating eras.
Exhibition times and conditions:
The public exhibition will be held on the Cathedral Palace site at the following times:
Saturday, September 30: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 1: 10am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 6:30pm
Please note that on-site visitor capacity is limited to around 40 people.
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