Curiosity Objects and Cabinets of Wonder

Scientific instruments, taxidermy, minerals, ethnographic pieces and rare curiosities

From 18th-century scientific devices to natural history specimens, this category gathers exceptional and unusual objects once found in cabinets of curiosities. Expect antique microscopes, globes, taxidermy birds, shells, minerals, anatomical models, automata and ethnographic artefacts. These pieces fascinate collectors for their rarity, craftsmanship and historical significance. Whether you're drawn to natural wonders or man-made marvels, each lot tells a story of discovery and imagination. Expert-authenticated lots, secure online bidding, detailed listings.

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CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – SCIENCE & GEOLOGY – MEDICINE – RUDY MEMIN’S STEAM ENGINES – ANIMALIA – NATURALIA – TRAVEL – MARINE – GLOBES Auctions on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 1.30 pm at the Hôtel Drouot (Room 1) and on the DROUOT LIVE platform Viewings: - Saturday 26 September from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm - Monday 28 September from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm - Tuesday 29 September from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm - Wednesday 30 September from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm Telephone during the exhibition: 01 48 00 20 01 For further information: [email protected] Consultant: Benoit REVERDY ([email protected] - 06 15 31 33 97) Collection of lots: Lots may be collected: -FOR LOTS PURCHASED ON TUESDAY 29/09: Lots can be collected on Wednesday 30 September 2026 at the Hôtel Drouot (in Room 1) from 8.00 am to 9.00 am, after which the lots will be taken down to the Hôtel Drouot storage area -FOR LOTS PURCHASED ON WEDNESDAY 30/09: Lots can be collected on Thursday 1 October 2026 at the Hôtel Drouot (in Room 1) from 8.00 am to 9.00 am; they will then be taken down to the Hôtel Drouot’s storage facility. -PLEASE NOTE, lots purchased on Tuesday 30 September cannot be collected on Thursday 1 October in Room 1, as they will already have been taken down to the Hôtel Drouot storage facility. Hôtel Drouot STORAGE FACILITY (FEES APPLY and BY APPOINTMENT): · Lots must be collected by appointment via the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/ · The Drouot Collection Service is open Monday to Friday from 1.30 pm to 6 pm, and is located at 6 BIS, rue Rossini – 75009 PARIS · Please contact them directly regarding storage fees. Tel. +33 (0)1 48 00 20 18 A 30% sales commission (including VAT) applies to auction lots (i.e. 25% excluding VAT) Please read the General Terms and Conditions of Sale
Euvrard & Fabre
75009 Paris - France
40 premium lots
| 278 lots
Wednesday, September 30 at 1:30 PM