Audemars Piguet

• cal. 5020 manual winding nickel lever movement, 20 jewels, mono-metallic balance • gilt dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track, blued steel Breguet hands • 18k yellow gold case, the case back with finely painted polychrome enamel maritime scene signed Ni. Gi. Barna depicting a caravel on a turbulent sea, encircled by diamonds, case band in rope form • case, dial and movement signed

Movement running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Some very minor scuffs to the case. Enamel 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. 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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Audemars Piguet confirms production of this piece in 1982.

The present lot is an exquisite example of the work of Ni. Gi. Barna, an artist Audemars Piguet commissioned in the early 1980s to produce miniature enamel paintings fitted to a small group of watches. Barna's work displayed the artist's prowess with enamel, the most challenging of media. According to our research, only five Barna pieces are known: one featuring Bedouin horsemen, one featuring a fox hunt scene, and three, including the present lot, exploring maritime themes.

In today's market, pieces featuring enamel scenes full of movement, such as the present lot, are increasingly sought after by sophisticated collectors with a keen eye for aesthetics, respect for the master enamelers who paint them, and an appreciation for the complicated technical movement housed within these works of art.