The Review
In Situ in Switzerland
Saturday, May 24, 2025

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, our auction house will present the contents of a residence located on the shores of Lake Geneva. This marks our first auction in Switzerland: held in situ, the sale will feature over 300 pieces of furniture, drawings, and paintings.


Property on the Shores of Lake Geneva

« Arriving at the gates of this property, I walk down a gentle slope through the park. The view is spectacular: the vastness of the lake, of course, but also the garden’s topiaries, the birds resting in the private harbor, and the mountains enhancing the horizon. As I cross the threshold of the house, the scent of the orange trees at the entrance envelops me. This fragrance follows me through every room as I explore the interiors. They reflect the exterior perfectly: grand and refined. Every object, piece of furniture, and fabric has been carefully chosen and arranged to create a harmonious ensemble that reflects the owners’ exquisite taste. »
— Côme Bizouard de Montille, Aguttes Geneva Office


Property on the Shores of Lake Geneva

Contents of a Lakeside Property Along the Lausanne Road

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Aguttes will hold its first public auction in Switzerland, presenting the contents of a prominent 18th-century residence in the Vaud region. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, the property lies along the scenic route between Lausanne and Geneva.
Held in situ, the auction will offer over 300 works and objects. For the past 20 years, the lady of the house — a passionate traveler — has lived by the lake, gradually assembling a refined collection of objects, prints, and paintings dating from the 18th to the 21st century. Her home is a true reflection of her taste and sensibility.


Property on the Shores of Lake Geneva

A cohesive ensemble of 18th- and 19th-century French furniture is presented alongside around one hundred works on paper, including many Swiss landscapes.

A Collection of Gallé and Daum
In this unique setting, Aguttes will also offer 10 vases and lighting pieces by Gallé and Daum, with estimates ranging from €2,200 to €30,000.


É mile Gallé
Mosque lamp vase, baluster-shaped with flared neck, in transparent smoked glass featuring Mamluk eulogistic inscriptions in Thuluth script, hot enamelled over a background of stylized flowers.
Circa 1884–1889
Height: 28.5 cm
Estimate: €17,000 – €20,000

This selection of 24 artworks and objects also includes four paintings by Georges Borgeaud and a large painting by Zofia Stryjeńska (1891–1976), one of the most prominent figures in 20th-century Polish painting. The group originates from a private Swiss collection. Also featured are a Be@rbrick Chanel doll made of molded plastic, fully articulated and dressed in the iconic black suit of the eponymous fashion house, as well as a Peacock’s Tail violin by Arman.


Arman (1928–2005)
Peacock's Tail, 1981
60 x 40 x 13 cm
Estimate: €17,000 – €20,000


Medicom Toy x Chanel
Coco Chanel 1000% Be@rbrick
Molded painted vinyl, with original cardboard box, No. 635
72 x 33.5 x 25.5 cm
Estimate: €10,000 – €15,000

Sale
Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM
Venue details to be communicated later

Public Exhibition
Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

For more information, contact
Sophie Perrine - Sales Manager and Auctioneer
+33 1 41 92 06 44 - perrine@aguttes.com