Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 285
E. Wenger, Paris, 1930's.Highly important collection of thee albums of hand-painted watercolor designs for watch cases.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 2,600
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. Painted on technical and heavy paper the collection covers a wide range of wristwatch cases, both gentlemen's and ladies, as well as pocket watch cases. There are 129 designs, some of which are found in Omega, Breguet, Cartier, and others.
Notes
Wenger was a talented designer who was ahead of his times. His designs, as shown here, prove that his reputation was well-deserved.