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PATEK PHILIPPE | A YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN-FACED KEYLESS WATCHMVT 114714 CASE 226005 MADE IN 1900
Estimate
200,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- A YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL OPEN-FACED KEYLESS WATCHMVT 114714 CASE 226005 MADE IN 1900
- yellow gold, enamel
- diameter 27 mm
• cal. 10"' manual winding movement • white enamel dial, Dauphine numerals, outer minute track, Louis XV hands • 18k yellow gold hinged case, bezel decorated with enamel floral motif, finely painted polychrome enamel scene of flowered landscape to the case back • case, dial and cuvette signed, movement numbered
Condition
Movement in working order when cataloging. The dial with a minor hairline. The enamel is in excellent overall condition with nice vibrant colors. Overall, a very nice and rare example. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. Fresh to the market, this watch is a wonderful example of one of Patek Philippe's polychrome enamel pendant watches. There is an almost identical example illustrated in the Huber and Banbery Patek Philippe book, page 137.
It further impresses by the delicateness of the finely painted floral landscape surrounding a castle rendering it a unique masterpiece of timeless beauty. The watch is further presented in exceptional condition with no imperfections of any kind.
For similar example of this pocket watch, please see "Patek Philippe Geneva" by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, pages 137.
It further impresses by the delicateness of the finely painted floral landscape surrounding a castle rendering it a unique masterpiece of timeless beauty. The watch is further presented in exceptional condition with no imperfections of any kind.
For similar example of this pocket watch, please see "Patek Philippe Geneva" by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, pages 137.