Patek Philippe

• cal. 17-250É photo-electric movement • rectangular silvered dial, circular brushed gilt chapter ring, dauphine hands • the case decorated with a cloisonné enamel jungle scene by Mme Pellarin depicting various creatures including a monkey, a lion, a snake, a leopard and birds over a polychromal green background and intersecting arcs throughout, the revolving top fitted with the solar panel, mounted on three fluted feet • dial and movement signed Patek Philippe

Please note the clock is also accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production with 'The Jungle' cloisonné enamel scene in 1957 and sale on December 1st, 1958. Together with a Patek Philippe fitted presentation box. The clock is not running as the battery in it is dead. It appears as if it has leaked onto the bottom and inside of the case. The movement will not run until it gets a battery to transfer energy from the solar panel to the winding motor. The enamel is in good order and is intact. The gilding on the case, however, has been rubbed off throughout. The dial is clean with no surface marks on it.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin from Patek Philippe that does not provide the movement number, but lists the production date as 1958 for 'The Jungle,' by Mme Pellarin and the date of sale as 1981. Together with a Patek Philippe fitted presentation box.

Mme Pellarin is among the most esteemed master enamelers. Her exquisite work can be found on other Patek Philippe enamel pieces, among them 'The Check,' Sotheby's New York, June 2007, lot 139.

For a note on Patek Philippe's cloisonné dome solar desk timepieces, see the previous lot.