Antiques and Books Auction - From past segments into a new year
First Antiques and Books Auction 2026
Antiques and Books Auction - From past segments into a new year
We begin the year by celebrating the passion for collecting. From the Antiques and Books Department, we present our first auction of the year—an invitation to start 2026 surrounded by history.
In the religious painting section, a remarkable work by Cristóbal de Villalpando stands out: Saint Joseph Asks the Virgin for Forgiveness, published in the artist’s catalogue raisonné. This section is rounded out with oils by Antonio de Torres and an imposing Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Tradition and symbolism also meet the force of national history: charro suits once worn by the iconic Luis Aguilar, as well as uniforms and decorations in our militaria section.
Among the pieces that grace this auction is an exceptional 19th-century Mexican snuffbox in 18-karat gold, decorated with enamel from the Order of Guadalupe (first period) and diamonds—traditionally linked by legend to Emperor Agustín de Iturbide.
The journey continues with bibliographic treasures such as Antonio García Cubas’s Atlas pintoresco and culminates with a refined selection of European furniture, ready to bring new life to any space.
A new year deserves pieces that make it unforgettable. Welcome to the first great appointment of 2026, where history changes hands—and begins to become part of yours.
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Featured lots
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18K Gold Snuffbox
It was created in 1822, when Mexico was just beginning its independent life; its hallmarks identify it as Mexican production, and it bears the coats of arms of León and Castile along with an exquisite enamel of the Order of Guadalupe—instituted by Agustín de Iturbide—making it not only an object of luxury, but also a testament where the mastery of goldsmithing meets power, diplomacy, and the spirit of a nation in the making.
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