PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE | A FINE AND RARE GOLD OPEN-FACED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH ENAMEL PORTRAIT MINIATURE SIGNED BY CHARLES-LOUIS GLARDON1868, NO. 34.646

• Movement: 19''' damascened, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, wolf's tooth winding, signed and numbered Patek Philippe & Co., no.34646• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring with Arabic 5-minute divisions, sunken subsidiary seconds with Arabic 10-second divisions, blued steel hands• Case: 18ct pink gold, the back with polychrome enamel portrait miniature of a lady signed C. Glardon, gold border of chased and engraved scrolling foliage, milled bezels, plain polished band

Movement: running at the time of cataloguing Dial:In good order with some dirt around the subdial. No cracks to the dial but the glass crystal is chipped and scratched around the edges. Case: The case is in lovely order aside from the chipped glass- portrait is in good order and milling remains crisp.
"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."

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1868 and sale on 29 March 1871. The Extract further confirms the watch with painted portrait noting: "portrait painted on case back with guilloché frame knurled bezel". The portrait miniature was painted by the artist Charles-Louis Glardon (1825-1887). Glardon was a Swiss enameller made famous by his exceptionally fine enamel portraits. He was a very talented draughtsman who aimed to 'paint on the paste exactly as one paints on a canvas' (Emaux et Miniatures, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Genève, 1955, p. 20). He was trained by his equally famous and talented brother Jacques Aimé Glardon (1815-1862 ).