$14,950
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 2526. Production of this reference started in 1953.Very fine, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman’s wristwatch. two-body solid, polished, screwed-down case back. white enamel with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. “Dauphine” yellow gold hands. Notes Similar watches are published in “Patek Philippe Wristwatches”, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, pp. 213, 216 and 217.The proceeds from the sale of thiscommemorative wristwatch will benefitthe Louis Armstrong Education FoundationLouis Armstrong, 1901-1971Considered by many to be one of the most important musicians of the Twentieth Century, Louis Armstrong entertained audiences worldwide for much of his life with his unique voice and innovative, infectious style of jazz. A self-taught musician and singer, “Satchmo”, as he was lovingly known, was born on August 4, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city whose musical diversity and energy inspired Armstrong in his own work. In 1922, having played with and earned the respect of many prominent jazz muicians, Armstrong moved to Chicago, where he recorded and toured with a well-known jazz band headed by Joe “King” Oliver. His move to New York in 1929, along with subsequent film and stage appearances and continued traveling and recording activities, including a three-month tour of England and a lengthy stay in Paris, made Armstrong a sensation both at home and abroad. On one trip to West Africa,
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-09-20
