Christie’s Château de Tournay Auction in Paris, taking place on 17–18 June 2026, offers collectors and enthusiasts a rare glimpse into one of France’s distinguished private collections. Presented across two live auctions, the event showcases exceptional decorative arts, rare books, manuscripts, and historic works selected for their provenance and cultural significance. According to auction specialists, the sale reflects the refined taste and intellectual curiosity of the Château de Tournay’s collector, bringing together museum-quality furniture, sculptures, silver, tapestries, and literary treasures. The accompanying exhibition runs from 13–18 June 2026 in Paris, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore these remarkable pieces before they go under the hammer.
Exhibition in Paris, 13–18 June Auctions in Paris, 17 & 18 June
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The Château de Tournay Collections unfold across two sales, revealing the world of a discerning and erudite collector. On June 17, the Decorative Arts take center stage: royal furniture by BVRB and Georges Jacob, bronze sculptures, silverware and tapestries, each chosen for its provenance and rarity. On 18 June, the library follows, from Montaigne to Picasso, with bindings by Paul Bonet and Rose Adler. Together, they form a luminous portrait of taste as a true art of living.
Auction calendar
17 JUN |LIVE AUCTION|PARIS
Collections of Tournay Castle: Decorative Arts
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18 JUN |LIVE AUCTION|PARIS
Collections of Tournay Castle: The Library
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Specialist’s picks
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD ROYAL ARMCHAIRS
Stamped by Georges Jacob, 1786
Estimate: €300,000–500,000
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A ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF HERCULES
Circa 2nd century AD
Estimate: €200,000–300,000
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A NEOCLASSICAL ORMOLU-MOUNTED EGYPTIAN PORPHYRY OBELISK CLOCK
Late 18th – Early 19th Century
Estimate: €50,000–80,000
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JULIEN-DAVID LE ROY (1724–1803)
The Ruins of the Most Beautiful Monuments of Greece…Paris: Guérin & Delatour, and Nyon, and Amsterdam: Neaulme, 1758
Estimate: €12,000–18,000
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NICOLAS DE STAËL (1914-1955) AND PIERRE LECUIRE (1922–2013)
Minute Ballets. Etchings by Nicolas de Staël. Paris: Pierre Lecuire, 1954
Estimate: €30,000–40,000
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JEAN DE LA FONTAINE (1621–1695) AND JEAN-BAPTISTE OUDRY (1686–1755)
Selected Fables, put into verse. Paris: Desaint and Saillant, and Durand, 1755–1759
Estimate: €60,000–80,000
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