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Post by lepidofrance on Jan 30, 2013 16:55:27 GMT -8
Dear Teinopalpus, It is almost certain that I will attend this sale (February, 15). And it is likely (but not certain) that I will see the presentation of boxes the day before. If you tell me the lots you are interested, I can take pictures and send you (for this purpose, give me your mail). Regarding the O. alexandrae, the photo is already on this page. If you want me to represent you for auction this alexandrae, send me first the money and I'll offer the BoroviÄka (Revenge of the forest) !
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Post by teinopalpus on Jan 31, 2013 8:54:42 GMT -8
They added some photos. Funny that in some cases "best items" in box are even not listed in text description / or they do not know correct determination ? /
inopinatus: I think Paris is logic place for Europe. France is beautiful country with history of auctions and thanks to his many colonies in past / together with Great Britain / also historical centrum of entomology. And it is close also to Germany, Benelux or Great Britain.
JMG: I sent you message
Jan
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Post by wollastoni on Jan 31, 2013 9:45:01 GMT -8
"Funny that in some cases "best items" in box are even not listed in text description / or they do not know correct determination ? " --> for specialist genera, they often "miss" the rarity inside the box yes.
"I think Paris is logic place for Europe. France is beautiful country with history of auctions and thanks to his many colonies in past / together with Great Britain / also historical centrum of entomology. And it is close also to Germany, Benelux or Great Britain." --> right, + many old collections for sale in France due to this rich entomological history, + still many crazy French collectors ready to fight for such expensive lots.
I guess such auctions could work very well in London and Tokyo too.
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Post by lepidofrance on Jan 31, 2013 17:26:14 GMT -8
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Post by lepidofrance on Jan 31, 2013 17:45:05 GMT -8
Thinking about the question : "Does anyone knows about other big insect auctions that would not be in Paris ( ouf couse I am thinking about big lots auctions... Not like e bay) I wonder why only French people have that and nothing in the US or Germany or Japan'.." I guess it comes from historical reasons. Late 19th century and early twentieth century, Paris was the capital of art (painting, sculpture, etc.). Wealthy collectors came from Russia (before 1917) and the United States to buy paintings or collections. Just see how Russian and American museums are rich in French works from this period (Impressionism, Cubism, Dada, etc.).. Paris has become (for a time) the capital of the art market. Therefore, in auctions, we also sold furniture, tapestries, "curiosities", fossils, insects. This is also true of London (Sotheby). On an other hand, don't forget that for a long time (since the 1920s to the 1950s), Paris was the main place in the world for butterfly trading with the Le Moult's huge stock of butterflies to sell. There are probably other causes! Attachments:
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Post by wollastoni on Feb 6, 2013 14:02:06 GMT -8
If some of you need pictures of lots 112, 113, 114 from next week sale, I received them from Rieunier. Just send me an email.
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Post by lepidofrance on Feb 14, 2013 7:16:11 GMT -8
Two photos made during the exhibition, the day before the auction day ! Enjoy ! Attachments:
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Post by lepidofrance on Feb 14, 2013 7:17:53 GMT -8
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iroki
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Post by iroki on Feb 15, 2013 9:20:24 GMT -8
Drawer with 2 p.lampsacus males sold for 2000 E, o.alex sold for 3500 E
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Post by lepidofrance on Feb 15, 2013 10:48:03 GMT -8
and - O. victoriae archeri (1M - 1F, from Choiseul) = 900 euros - O. aesacus f. purpurea (1 F) : 1300 euros The Pierella drawer : 750 euros Attachments:
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Post by morpho45 on Feb 15, 2013 13:40:45 GMT -8
For the most part, as far as I know, the estimates were completely OFFSET compared to current prices! They are crazy these Parisians!
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Post by wollastoni on Feb 15, 2013 14:52:52 GMT -8
Yes we are ! ;D
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