Boucheron

• jeweled gilt lever movement, 18k gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds • the hinged openwork back centered by a chased and sculpted female figure flanked by griffins, chased and enameled scrolls, diamond-set stars • exquisitely wrought chatelaine, surmounted by a globe atop an hourglass, flanked by maidens, the central portion featuring a realistically chased and enameled depiction of Apollo atop a chariot drawn by four stallions, beneath diamond-set sunrays, within a diamond-set frame, all atop a carved lady's head, flanked by enameled griffins • movement numbered, cuvette and chatelaine signed

The Belle Epoque of French Jewelry, 1850-1910, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, Munich, December 1st, 1989-March 4th, 1990, exhibition catalogue, pp. 136-138.
Boucheron, 130 Années de Création et d'Emotion, Institut de France, Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris, September 16th-October 31st, 1988, no. 48.

Illustrated in Néret, G., Boucheron: Four Generations of a World-Renowned Jeweler, Rizzoli, New York, 1988, page 40, no. 68.

An exquisitely crafted piece. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. The dial shows no visible hairlines.The case and chatelaine are in extraordinary condition with excellent definition throughout. Only under magnification is some minimal loss to enamel on the dragon heads visible, and there is some slight oxidation to the chatelaine. The movement is numbered 264950 and the cuvette is numbered 158639. The custom-fitted Boucheron presentation box has an applied CM monogram to the top.
"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."

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With a fitted Boucheron presentation box.