Auction on
28 September 2022 - 14:30 (CEST) -
164 bis, avenue Charles-de-Gaulle - 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
The songbird had plenty to be happy about, as this top-quality collection galvanized a number of watch collectors.
Swiss work attributed to the Rochat brothers with the hallmark of Jean-Georges Rémond, early 19th century, gold, enamel and pearl singing bird watch-box, musical clock movement, medallion depicting Le Retour du Guerrier (The Return of the Warrior), 2.5 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm/0.98 x 3.7 x 2.2 in., gross weight 368 g/13 oz. Result: €328,980
Swiss work attributed to the Rochat brothers with the hallmark of Jean-Georges Rémond, early 19th century, gold, enamel and pearl singing bird watch-box, musical clock movement, medallion depicting Le Retour du Guerrier (The Return of the Warrior), 2.5 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm/0.98 x 3.7 x 2.2 in., gross weight 368 g/13 oz. Result: €328,980
This watch collection assembled by an enthusiast told the story of how time was tamed over five centuries. There were only 80 pieces—but what pieces! The auction room was packed, and phones were in constant use. The final result of €1,471,736 was headed, naturally, by the €328,980 garnered for an eagerly-awaited masterpiece: this exquisite singing bird…
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