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Enamel and diamond wristwatch, Piaget for Bulgari, 1970s
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, diamond, gold
Designed as a serpent, the scales applied with translucent green and blue enamel, the eyes set with pear-shaped diamonds, the head opening to reveal a circular dial applied with baton indicators, signed Bulgari, dial signed Piaget.
Literature
CF: Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, Abbeville Press, New York, 1996, page 219, for a similar watch by Bulgari.
CF: Amanda Triossi, Bulgari, 125 Years of Italian Magnificence, Skira 2010, page 215 for similar examples of serpent watches by Bulgari.
Condition
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS
Movement not running at time of cataloguing, may benefit from professional service at buyer's cost.
Signed Bulgari to underside of head. Signed Piaget, Swiss to dial. Numbered 2304 and 80106 to reverse of dial. Total weight approximately 215 grams. Enamel with some very minor losses. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.50 - 1.00 carats, estimated clarity Si, colour difficult to grade in mounting. Well articulated. Some abrasions to metal consistent with age and wear. Overall in very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
Catalogue Note
Bulgari first began creating realistic serpent jewels during the 1960s. Drawing on the ancient symbolism of wisdom and eternity, some of the jewels bore inscriptions referring to the actual snake the jewelled example was based on. The watch movements were supplied by Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre, Movado and Vacheron Constantin.