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Lot 328 · Works of Art from the Collection of the late Lord Forte & An Interior by Francoise de Pfyffer

The First Circa 1922-39, the Remainder 19Th/20Th Century

A GROUP OF SWORDS INCLUDING AN OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE SWISS PAPAL GUARD OF POPE PIUS XI

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Estimate
£1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,853–$2,780
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Works of Art from the Collection of the late Lord Forte & An Interior by Francoise de Pfyffer, London · 12 July 2012
Record ID
TB-2026-4544302
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A GROUP OF SWORDS INCLUDING AN OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE SWISS PAPAL GUARD OF POPE PIUS XI, THE FIRST CIRCA 1922-39, THE REMAINDER 19TH/20TH CENTURY. Christie's, 12 Jul 2012, lot 328. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4544302.

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A GROUP OF SWORDS INCLUDING AN OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE SWISS PAPAL GUARD OF POPE PIUS XI, THE FIRST CIRCA 1922-39, THE REMAINDER 19TH/20TH CENTURY. Christie's, 12 Jul 2012, lot 328. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4544302.

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From the same sale Works of Art from the Collection of the late Lord Forte & An Interior by Francoise de Pfyffer · Jul 2012

LotArtistEstimateResult
Mark of Tiffany and Co., New York, Early 20Th Century A SET OF EIGHT AMERICAN SILVER SMALL GOBLETS £400–£600
Circa 1745 A LOUIS XV CANED BEECH CENTRE TABLE £800–£1,200
Lampadaire à tête de femme Alberto Giacometti £50,000–£80,000
Designed by Francoise de Pfyffer, Late 20Th Century An Upholstered Daybed £1,000–£1,500
19Th Century, Probably Veneto A PAIR OF ITALIAN POLYCHROME-PAINTED GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES £5,000–£8,000
Second Half 20Th Century A PAIR OF SILVERED STOOLS £1,000–£1,500

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