100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 205
Very unusual and unique album with 112 hand-painted studies for painted and cloisonné enamel watchdials.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
USD 1,700 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 48,300
C. Painted to the scale in watercolors, the paintings represent designs for watch dials, mostly for wristwatches, somefor pocket watches and one for a clock.The origins of some of the most interesting wristwatches by such makers as Patek Philippe, Rolex, or VacheronConstantin can be found here. Makers such as Omega, Tissot, I.W.C., Universal, Eska and others are alsorepresented.Apparently an album by an artist who supplied watch companies with designs for their elaborate enamel dials.
