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A Winning Duo: Linzeler Marchak and Vacheron Constantin

Result EUR317,500
Published on , by Anne Doridou-Heim
Auction on 25 March 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Bidders for this small clock by Linzeler Marchak featuring an exquisite koi carp fought it out for several rounds before the final triumph.  

Linzeler Marchak, "Koi Carp", c. 1925, small clock in onyx, coral, mother-of-pearl,... A Winning Duo: Linzeler Marchak and Vacheron Constantin

Linzeler Marchak, "Koi Carp", c. 1925, small clock in onyx, coral, mother-of-pearl, black enamel, jade and diamonds, stylized hands in the form of Chinese temples, mother-of-pearl dial signed "VM" for Vladimir Makovsky, mechanical movement by Vacheron Constantin, 14 x 10 x 5 cm/5.5 x 3.9 x 2 in.
Result: €317,500

In its finest hour, the small "Koi Carp" model clock played hard to get, forcing its pursuers to battle before one of them finally landed it for €317,500. Exquisitely ornamented through the harmonious use of mother-of-pearl in different…
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Friday 25 March 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - Live
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés
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With an original decoration equal to its technical refinement, this Art Deco clock combines the signatures of Linzeler-Marchak and the firm Vacheron Constantin. Strength in unity...