The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 432
"Pendule Mystérieuse", 18K yellow gold, enamel and onyx, Art Deco eight day going Mystery dock with octagonal dial Paris for London, 1921
CHF 400,000 - 500,000
USD 320,000 - 400,000
Sold: CHF 575,500
Designed as a monstrance gold and enamel case supported by a short onyx tapered column set with four turquoise cabochons on a rectangular onyx base with a stylised Chinese black enamelled gold stand; the faceted rock crystal dial with rose-cut diamond-set bands is framed within the gold octagonal bezel with white and black champlevé enamelled Roman chapters over a black and turquoise blue ground, the band with black champlevé enamelled decoration. Rectangular brass movement with going barrel, frosted and gilt platform with straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Measuring approx. 14 cm. high. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2432.
