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DAY 1 - JUNE 2026 | A CELEBRATION OF EUROPE'S FINEST ESTATES

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-06-05 11:00:00 2026-06-05 11:00:00 America/New_York Austin Auction Gallery Austin Auction Gallery : DAY 1 - JUNE 2026 | A CELEBRATION OF EUROPE'S FINEST ESTATES https://bid.austinauction.com/auctions/austin/day-1---june-2026-a-celebration-of-europes-finest-estates-23104
Day 1 of A Celebration of Europe’s Finest Estates features 425+ lots of luxury decorative arts, crystal, fine tableware, antiques, and estate furnishings. Highlights include Lalique crystal, Baccarat pieces designed by Roberto Sambonet, fine porcelain, silver, sculptures, carvings, lighting, mirrors, and European décor. The sale offers an elegant mix of Continental craftsmanship, collectible decorative arts, and refined estate treasures ideal for collectors, designers, and discerning buyers.
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Lot 1400

(30) FRENCH LEATHER-BOUND LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS, 'DEUX MONDES' PERIODICALS

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
(lot of 30) French library shelf books, "Revue des Deux Mondes (Review of the Two Worlds)," a periodical magazine published by Bureau de la Revue des Deux Mondes, Paris, all with gilt-embossed tan leather binding, marbleized covers, raised spine bands, printed by J. Claye, Comte E. de Germiny bookplate with heraldic coat of arms at front end paper, comprising (five) complete six-volume sets spanning the years 1870, 1871, 1872, 1873, and 1874, largest: approx 9.75"h, 6.5"w, 2"d, 96lbs total **Note: a large collection totaling ninety-six volumes of "Revue des Deux Mondes" offered as three separate lots in this auction** **PLEASE NOTE: All of the antique library shelf books in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have patination, foxing, losses to the text block, and wear to the binding commensurate with age and use. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports or refunds based on condition.** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**

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