PATEK PHILIPPE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND JADEITE OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH GRECO-ROMAN DECORATED DIAL AND MATCHING CHAINImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 32,500
Estimate
USD 25,000 - USD 50,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 10 Dec 2020
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PATEK PHILIPPE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND JADEITE OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH GRECO-ROMAN DECORATED DIAL AND MATCHING CHAIN
Possibly unique and highly attractive, this timepiece exemplifies the Art Deco style, based on mathematical geometric shapes as found in Greco-Roman Classicism. The most notable feature is the highly unusual dial design, never seen on any other of Patek Philippe's watches before. Confirmed by the Extract from the Archives it was certainly made upon special request and renders this watch a highly charismatic and unique appearance.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND JADEITE OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH GRECO-ROMAN DECORATED DIAL AND MATCHING CHAINEstimate: USD 25,000 - 50,000
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The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing. The dial shows small spotting from age, the enamel decoration is however intact, the writing is clear. The case is preserved in generally good overall condition, the stamped hallmark and French assay mark on the pendant are crisp, minor surface scratches to the back. Small enamel loss particularly to the green enamel on the bezel, small loss to the black enamel on the band. The chain is later added and not by Patek Philippe, in 14k gold. With small loss to the enamel on some of the links, otherwise in generally good condition and with an overall length of approx. 33 mm. when fully extended. 1. All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES and CONDITIONS OF SALE in our catalogue. We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition.
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Lot 57Sale 19008
PATEK PHILIPPE, POSSIBLY UNIQUE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND JADEITE OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH GRECO-ROMAN DECORATED DIAL AND MATCHING CHAINEstimate: USD 25,000 - 50,000
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