Out of This World
Natural History, Space Exploration, Entertainment Memorabilia
A contemporary cabinet of curiosities
In the grand tapestry of human curiosity, there exists a thread woven with the remnants of worlds both ancient and extraterrestrial, with creatures that once roamed the primordial landscapes and celestial artefacts that traverse the cosmos.
Dinosaurs, those towering titans of the prehistoric past, have long captivated our collective imagination. Their fossilised remains, etched in stone, serve as portals to a time when the Earth bore witness to giants. But the allure of the prehistoric is just one facet of our enchantment.
Meteorites, fragments of celestial bodies that have traversed the vastness of space to grace our planet’s sur- face, embody the essence of cosmic fascination. These stony messengers from the cosmos carry with them the stories of the universe itself, drawing collectors into a quest for fragments of the stars.
Last but certainly not least, we also present you the tangible relics of cinematic storytelling, the very items used on the screen, the canvas of the imagination. These artefacts, born from the realm of fiction, hold a unique fascination, for they are the embodiment of our shared dreams and fantasies brought to life on the silver screen.
After the remarkable success of selling the first complete T. rex skeleton outside the US, and only the third one globally, we refused to rest on our laurels. Instead, we have chosen to embark on the journey of our third edition of ‘Out of This World,’ presenting to you a fresh and meticulously curated selection of Natural Wonders and Human Achievements.
Christian Link
Head of departement Natural History & Science
HIGHLIGHTS VIDEOS, OUT OF THIS WORLD V
A PIECE OF THE MOON, WITH CHARLIE DUKE
Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke discusses the moon meteorites in our upcoming auction
Including one substantial piece, weighing almost 1 kilogram, with a beautifully uniform shape, and an endcut slice from the famous Gadamis 005 meteorite - renowned for having the closest composition to the Apollo 16 landing site!
CHARLIE DUKE AND A WATCH THAT HAS BEEN TO SPACE
Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke discusses the importance of the Omega Speedmaster watch in our upcoming auction
We are immensely proud to feature a conversation with Charlie Duke, CAPCOM for Apollo 11 and Moonwalker on Apollo 16, about the incredible space-flown Omega Speedmaster in our upcoming "Out of This World" auction on December 3 at Koller Auctions in Zurich.
Joining the discussion is the world-renowned Omega Speedmaster expert, Roy Davidoff from Geneva. Tune in to hear fascinating stories, anecdotes, and details about this legendary watch that was worn in space.
A 600,000-YEAR-OLD PREDATOR
'A nice story of a battle-hardened veteran'
Dr Dennis Hansen and Christian Link examine a "very big kitty cat" from a long-ago time.
A GIANT T. REX FEMUR
'IT'S AS IF YOU DISCOVERED AN ANCIENT GREEK VASE FULLY INTACT, BUT 66 MILLION YEARS LATER'.
A beatifully conserved T. rex femur bone is the subject of this discussion by Dr Dennis Hansen and Christian Link.
A RARE CHANCE TO OWN A PIECE OF SPACE EXPLORATION HISTORY
ASTRONAUT GENNADY PADALKA'S SPACE-FLOWN WATCH
Christian Link presents the very Omega Speedmaster watch and Orlan space glove that Astronaut Gennady Padalka wore in space.
A WATCH THAT TRAVELLED TO SPACE
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER AND SIGNED ORLAN SPACE GLOVE
In this clip, we can see Gennady Padalka wearing the Omega Speedmaster watch from our upcoming auction as he floats through space.
A SUIT DESIGNED TO FLOAT IN SPACE
AN ASTRONAUT DEMONSTRATES HOW A SPACE SUIT WORKS
Here, Gennady Padalka explains how to use an Orlan spacesuit, while on the International Space Station (ISS). We are offering a spacesuit of the same type in our upcoming auction.
LOVE YOUR PLANET | GERRY HOFSTETTER
AN ARTIST CONSTANTLY IN SEARCH OF AN EXTREME EXPERIENCE
A short introduction to the Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter, whose art print 'Love Your Planet' will be sold in the upcoming 'Out of This World' auction to benefit the project 'SOS World Tour 2025'.
TINY TEETH, BIG BITE
DIPLOCAULUS SKULL
Yolanda Schicker-Siber examines the 250 million-year-old skull of one of the most successful predators of the late Permian period.
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SELECTED RESULTS Out of this world
SKULL OF A MOSBACH LION
CHF 93 750
TYRANNOSAURUS REX FEMUR
CHF 118 750
STORMTROOPER HELMET
CHF 23 750
SPACE FLOWN OMEGA SPEEDMASTER WATCH WITH SPACE FLOWN AND SIGNED ORLAN GLOVE
CHF 143 750
WOOLLY MAMMOTH TUSK
CHF 50 000
‘ARTEMIS’, THE FOREST DWELLER DRYOSAURUS ALTUS
CHF 233 750
MOON METEORITE
CHF 175 000
PORSCHE 356SC PAINTED BY ALFREDO HÄBERLI
CHF 187 500
FOSSIL CROCODILE
CHF 200 000
CALLISTO' THE TRICERATOPS
CHF 450 000