A copper panel, to be attributed to Erasmus II Quellinus (lot 42), changed hands for 16000 euros, while another one, this time by Palamedes Palamedesz (lot 42a) took a well estimated 7000 euros.

A recently discovered canvas by Catharina I Ykens left the block unsold. But majestic canvas by David De Coninck (lot 58), on the contrary, climbed again up to 16000 euros.

On the side of the applied arts, a mesmerizing alabaster (lot 88), originating from Mechelen, doubled its estimate and got finally hammered at 3200 euros. A 16^th century copper baptismal font (lot 144) climbed steadily to 3400 euros.  

19^th century and Asian art

 All those in favour of 19^th century paintings found numerous paintings to fight for: a fine work by De Noter (lot 188), sold for 4200 euros; a classic Marais-Milton (lot 184), sold for 4000 euros and an exquisite Louis Robbe (lot 171) left the room for 4600 euros. The panel by Eisman-Semenowsky (lot 533), beautifully illustrated on the cover of the catalogue, made it up to a well earned 5000 euros.

An overall same enthousiastic reaction could be experienced when the bronze mantel pieces made their way to the crowd: a majestic piece by Denière (lot 337) easily doubled its estimate and took a stunning 17500 euros.

A pair of vases from the Jia Qintg period (lot 468) finally claimed 15000 euros. Masterly carved ivory objects were also heavily sought after: a pair of statues (lot 483) made a firm 2500 euros while a marvellous pencil holder (lot 509) climbed up to 4600 euros. As

ian clients bought eagerly on the phone, in the room or through webcast.