The beautiful Madame Tallien, the Spanish-born French aristocrat, salon holder and socialite during the Revolution, shot a diamond arrow that pierced a collector's heart.
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823), "subscription tact watch", gold and royal blue translucent enamel front and back, arrow hand set with diamonds, pearls on the caseband, gold interior with off-center dial, cylinder escapement, three-arm spiral balance, dia. 4 cm/1.57 in., weight 51.4 g/1.81 oz.
Result: €71,120
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