By William Stolerman

Christies have announced their spring schedule for Europe and the Middle East, and as ever - it's absolutely packed.

Predominantly operating out of South Kensington, London, the auction house will see a vast selection of goods fall under the hammer, ranging from skiing posters to antique garden statuary.

A particular gorgeous highlight includes a Louis XV ormolu-mounted amaranth, bois satine and floral-marquetry bombe commode by Pierre Flechy (below). It's expected to fetch £40,000 - 60,000 and will be sold at the 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe auction in London.

However perhaps the most pre-eminent date in the calendar is the sale of Mrs Elias Vaes' private collection. Throughout her prolific life she amassed all sort of pieces and dedicated 20 rooms in her Rotterdam home to 20 different cultural periods – all of which will be up for auction. 

From Mrs Elias Vaes' private collection

Start flicking through that Christie's catalogue...

Major Auctions Dates: 

19 January 2010 ~ Jewels ~ South Kensington

21 January 2010 ~ 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe ~ London

21 January 2010 ~ The Ski Sale ~ South Kensington

9 March 2010 ~ Nineteen to Now ~ Amsterdam

10 March 2010 ~ Architectural Heritage: The Adrian and Suzy Puddy Collection~ South Kensington

24 March 2010 ~ 20th Century Decorative Art & Design ~ South Kensington

25 March 2010 ~ Post-War and Contemporary Art ~ South Kensington

21 April 2010 ~ 20th Century Decorative Art & Design ~ London

22 April 2010 ~ Travel, Science and Natural History ~ South Kensington 

27-29 April 2010 ~ Twenty rooms: The private collection of the late Mrs Elias Vaes ~ Amsterdam 

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