Lot no. 1
China, late Qing dynasty. A candelabrum in the shape of a be…
Val.: €1,000 - €1,500
September 27th, 2026 at 1:00 PM
6280 Gerpinnes - Belgium
September 27th, 2026 at 1:00 PM
6280 Gerpinnes - Belgium
Terms of sale
You can make your purchases in the following ways:
- In the auction room.
- By telephone bid.
- By written bid.
-Live auctions
In this case, we recommend that you check your authorised bidding limit and, if necessary, contact the auction house to set an appropriate bidding limit and avoid your account being blocked whilst bidding during the live auction.
You may be asked to provide guarantees or references.
The hammer price is subject to a 28% buyer’s premium (including VAT) for purchases made outside the live auction.
Additional charges for:
For bids placed live via Interenchères: 3%
Original or limited-edition works by artists who have been deceased for less than 70 years, with a sale price of 2,000 euros or more, are subject to resale rights (4%, on a sliding scale; see details in our Terms and Conditions, link at the bottom of the page)
PAYMENTS: For payments, we prefer bank transfers or debit card payments upon collection of your lot.
Purchases must be paid for within 5 days of the invoice date.
To this one and only account:
PLEASE NOTE: NEW CBC BANQUE BANK ACCOUNT.
IBAN BE87732069873494 BIC: CREGBEBB. Payee: MJV SOUDANT
For international bank transfers, all charges are to be borne in full by the buyer.
SHIPPING:
Purchases must be collected within 15 days of the auction. After this period, they are no longer covered and storage charges may apply (see our terms and conditions).
Generally speaking, the auction house does not dispatch purchases using its own services.
We provide our buyers with a list of professional carriers in the area.
This advice does not in any way imply liability on the part of the auction house in the event of a delivery incident.
In certain cases, we may pack items prior to postal dispatch or collection by your freight forwarder.
This service may be charged on a case-by-case basis; please enquire in advance. (This applies to delicate lots requiring more than 15 minutes to pack)
The auction house accepts no liability for transport.
CONDITION OF LOTS: The descriptions are intended to be as accurate as possible; however, they are purely indicative.
It is not always possible to describe an item in every detail; therefore, we recommend that you contact us regarding any details that may be crucial to you and your decision to purchase, and that you request additional condition reports where necessary.
Failing this, no claims will be accepted, even in the event of an omission in our original description.
Light fittings are sold ‘as is’ and should be serviced by a professional before use.
Antique paintings are assumed to have undergone previous restoration work. UV reports are available on request.
The condition of the frames is not described in meticulous detail.
Clocks are sold as is; the mechanisms are not guaranteed. They are assumed to require servicing or restoration.
The buyer is expected to familiarise themselves with the legislation in their country regarding the importation of certain types of goods.
Under no circumstances may a bid be cancelled on these grounds or due to a refusal to grant an export licence.
Participation in the auction implies acceptance of our general terms and conditions of sale in their entirety – available on our website https://mjvsoudant.be
In the event of a dispute, the Belgian courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
MJV SOUDANT. Auctioneer: Valéry Soudant. Bailiff: Alain Niedworak, Chimay
See original version (French)
Payment terms:
PAYMENT TERMS: For payments, we prefer bank transfers or debit card payments upon collection of your lot.
Purchases must be paid for within 5 days of the invoice date.
To this one and only account:
PLEASE NOTE: NEW CBC BANK ACCOUNT.
IBAN BE87732069873494 BIC: CREGBEBB. Payee: MJV SOUDANT
For international bank transfers, all charges are payable by the buyer.
SHIPPING:
Purchases must be collected within 15 days of the auction. After this period, they are no longer covered and storage charges may apply (see our terms and conditions).
Generally speaking, the auction house does not dispatch purchases using its own services.
We provide our buyers with a list of professional carriers in the area.
This advice does not in any way imply that the auction house accepts liability in the event of a delivery issue.
In certain cases, we may pack items prior to postal dispatch or collection by your freight forwarder.
This service may be charged on a case-by-case basis; please enquire in advance. (This applies to delicate lots requiring more than 15 minutes to pack)
The auction house accepts no liability for transport.
CONDITION OF LOTS: The descriptions are intended to be as accurate as possible; however, they are purely indicative.
It is not always possible to describe an item in every detail; therefore, we recommend that you contact us regarding any details that may be crucial to you and your decision to purchase, and request additional condition reports if necessary.
Failing this, no claims will be accepted, even in the event of an omission in our original description.
Light fittings are sold ‘as is’, and professional servicing is recommended before use.
Antique paintings are assumed to have undergone previous restoration work. UV reports are available on request.
The condition of the frames is not described in minute detail.
Clocks are sold as is; the mechanisms are not guaranteed. They are assumed to require servicing or restoration.
The buyer is expected to familiarise themselves with the legislation in their country regarding the importation of certain types of goods.
Under no circumstances may a bid be cancelled on these grounds or due to a refusal of an export licence.
Participation in the auction implies acceptance of our general terms and conditions of sale in their entirety – available on our website https://mjvsoudant.be
In the event of a dispute, the Belgian courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
MJV SOUDANT. Auctioneer: Valéry Soudant. Bailiff: Alain Niedworak, Chimay
See original version (French)
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Sale commission: 28 % incl. taxes for voluntary sales
Nature of the sale Voluntary sale
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
Contact:
MJV SOUDANT
Operator:
MJV SOUDANT
Sale commission: 28 % incl. taxes for voluntary sales
Payment terms:
PAYMENT TERMS: For payments, we prefer bank transfers or debit card payments upon collection of your lot.
Purchases must be paid for within 5 days of the invoice date.
To this one and only account:
PLEASE NOTE: NEW CBC BANK ACCOUNT.
IBAN BE87732069873494 BIC: CREGBEBB. Payee: MJV SOUDANT
For international bank transfers, all charges are payable by the buyer.
SHIPPING:
Purchases must be collected within 15 days of the auction. After this period, they are no longer covered and storage charges may apply (see our terms and conditions).
Generally speaking, the auction house does not dispatch purchases using its own services.
We provide our buyers with a list of professional carriers in the area.
This advice does not in any way imply that the auction house accepts liability in the event of a delivery issue.
In certain cases, we may pack items prior to postal dispatch or collection by your freight forwarder.
This service may be charged on a case-by-case basis; please enquire in advance. (This applies to delicate lots requiring more than 15 minutes to pack)
The auction house accepts no liability for transport.
CONDITION OF LOTS: The descriptions are intended to be as accurate as possible; however, they are purely indicative.
It is not always possible to describe an item in every detail; therefore, we recommend that you contact us regarding any details that may be crucial to you and your decision to purchase, and request additional condition reports if necessary.
Failing this, no claims will be accepted, even in the event of an omission in our original description.
Light fittings are sold ‘as is’, and professional servicing is recommended before use.
Antique paintings are assumed to have undergone previous restoration work. UV reports are available on request.
The condition of the frames is not described in minute detail.
Clocks are sold as is; the mechanisms are not guaranteed. They are assumed to require servicing or restoration.
The buyer is expected to familiarise themselves with the legislation in their country regarding the importation of certain types of goods.
Under no circumstances may a bid be cancelled on these grounds or due to a refusal of an export licence.
Participation in the auction implies acceptance of our general terms and conditions of sale in their entirety – available on our website https://mjvsoudant.be
In the event of a dispute, the Belgian courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
MJV SOUDANT. Auctioneer: Valéry Soudant. Bailiff: Alain Niedworak, Chimay
See original version (French)
Terms of sale: Download the auctioneer's conditions of sale
Legal notice of the Auction House : Not declared in France within the meaning of French regulations Intra-Community VAT: NC
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