With royal warrants ranging from Thailand to Russia and much of Europe, it is no surprise that King Edward VII of England famously referred to Cartier as the ‘jeweller of kings and the king of jewellers’. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the firm came to dominate international jewellery design in the early 20th century under the auspices of his three enterprising sons: Louis Cartier in Paris, Pierre Cartier in New York and Jacques Cartier in London. With a roster of visionary designers such as Charles Jacqueau and Pierre Lemarchand, and charismatic creative director Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s designs articulated a wide range of influences into highly original and elegant jewels that defined their eras. Their ‘Tutti Frutti’ pieces brought carved emeralds, rubies and sapphires adapted from Indian jewels together in riotous combination from the mid 1920s, while their opulent ‘big cat’ jewels draped themselves across such legendary collectors as Barbara Hutton and the Duchess of Windsor, and became the house’s most beloved mascots. Cartier continues to inspire collectors worldwide with such design classics such as ‘Juste un Clou’ and ‘LOVE’ bracelets, as well as the versatile ‘Tank’ range of watches, and their supremely imaginative high jewellery collections.

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A Marvelous Journey: The Collection of Maurice Tempelsman

Dial: white Caliber: cal. 690 quartz, 8 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, engraved case back secured by four screws Case number: 810’522’158 Closure: 18k yellow and pink gold Cartier folding clasp Size: 30.5 x 23.5 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Cartier presentation box

View 1 of Lot 82: Tank Louis | A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back, Gifted to Maurice Tempelsman by Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Circa 1985

tank louis | a yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back, gifted to maurice tempelsman by jackie kennedy onassis, circa 1985

Fine Watches

Dial: silvered Caliber: quartz, 6 jewels Movement number: 66 Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws Case number: 8'660'130'677 Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet with double folding clasp Size: 27.5 x 21 mm, bracelet circumference is approximately 155 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Weight: approximately 91.00 g

View 1 of Lot 690: Tank Louis | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1990

tank louis | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1990

Dial: white Caliber: cal. 78-1 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws Case number: 11'369 Closure: gold plated Cartier buckle Size: 31 x 24 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no

View 1 of Lot 562: Reference 78086 Tank Louis | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1980

reference 78086 tank louis | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1980

Dial: white Caliber: cal. ETA 2512 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws Case number: 32, 0'45 Size: 28 x 20.5 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no

View 1 of Lot 561: Tank Louis | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1965

tank louis | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1965

Important Watches

Dial: cream dial signed Cartier, stretched black radial Roman numerals, slim blued steel hands

Dial: cream dial signed Cartier, stretched black radial Roman numerals, slim blued steel hands Caliber: 9¼’’’ circular cal. 838/1 movement signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, jeweled to the center, annular balance, flat hairspring, Kif Trior shock absorber Movement number: numbered to main plate 2'218'293 Case: 18k yellow gold rectangular case, rounded brancards, slim crossbars, lugs with spring bars, case back with vertical satin finish, beaded cabochon sapphire-set crown, case back secured by four screws between lugs Case number: 2'090, inside case back hallmarked London date letter ‘c’ 1977-78 with [JC] Jean-Jacques Cartier punch mark Closure: 18k yellow gold deployant buckle, marked 18k, signed Cartier Swiss, Patent no. 246488 Size: 32 x 24 mm Box: no Papers: no

View 1 of Lot 109: Tank Louis Cartier Extra Flat | A rare and slim yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with gold deployant buckle, 1977-78

tank louis cartier extra flat | a rare and slim yellow gold rectangular wristwatch with gold deployant buckle, 1977-78

Dial: silvered Caliber: quartz, 4 jewels Movement number: 157'06 Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws Case number: C4'634 Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier expandable link bracelet with double folding clasp Size: 27 x 20 mm, bracelet circumference is approximately 160 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no

View 1 of Lot 114: Reference 1151 Tank Louis | A possibly unique yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1990

reference 1151 tank louis | a possibly unique yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1990

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> box.

Tank Louis (Reference WT200006). A 40.4mm white gold diamond set manual wind wristwatch.

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> box and papers.

Tank Louis (Reference W1509251). A 28mm platinum manual wind wristwatch. 1996

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> card and presentation non-Cartier box.

Tank Louis Large (Reference WJTA0014). A 33.7mm rose gold diamond-set manual wind wristwatch. 2019

Cartier Baignoire Allongée, Reference 2674 A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 2005 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 8970 MC mechanical, 18 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 124776 AF Closure: unsigned red alligator strap and gold-plated buckle Size: 47 mm length x 22 mm width Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none In the pantheon of Cartier wristwatch designs, there are several categories that have a bearing on both collectability and price, with the majority of creations by Louis and Jean-Jacques Cartier becoming the most popular and important. These include the Tank Louis, Santos, Crash and also the Baignoire. However, the Baignoire would join the hallowed ranks of models which would grace the drafting tables of both great men. Indeed, the original design which would eventually become the Baignoire was conceived by Louis Cartier himself and presented to Maria Pavlovna, Grand Duchess of Russia. Decades later, the one-off creation would be reinterpreted by Jean-Jacques Cartier, head of the London branch, into what was then known as the Oval and Maxi Oval. Still produced in small quantities, as were all watches made by the London workshop, these designs served as the launchpad for what would eventually become the Baignoire and Bagnoire Allongée. After Cartier left family ownership in the 1970s, the Baignoire name was finally given to the Oval-shaped wristwatch, with the Bagnoire Allongée first appearing in 1991 as an oversized offering calling back to the London Maxi Oval. The Allongée was never made in large quantities with the present example belongs to a subsequent run produced during the early 2000s, and it is imbued with the glorious history of both the brand and the men who made it what it was, Louis and Jean-Jacques Cartier.

View 1 of Lot 2157: Baignoire Allongée, Reference 2674 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 2005

baignoire allongée, reference 2674 | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 2005

Rendered in platinum, the present watch is highly collectible due to its salmon sunburst dial and ultra thin case. The watch was made to celebrate its founder, Louis-François <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a>. The watch is numbered 48 of a limited edition of 70 pieces only.&nbsp;

Tank (Reference 1601) A limited edition ultra slim platinum mechanical wristwatch with salmon dial, Made to commemorate Louis-François Cartier, Circa 1997

Includes <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/watches/watch/cartier?waysToBuy=buyNow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cartier</a> box and card.

Tank Louis XL (Reference W1560017). A 40.4mm rose gold manual wind wristwatch. 2019

Tank Louis Medium (Reference WGTA0067). A 33.7mm yellow gold quartz wristwatch.

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