11,875 HKD
Imhof, Swiss, No. 1251806, Ref. 12 203. Made circa 1960. An extremely fine and rare 8 day-going brass and painted on enamel desk clock. To be sold without reserve Brass, square, flanked and surmounted by geometric shapes. Red enamel with painted scene representing an elegantly dressed asian lady strolling in the garden by a temple, floral motifs at corners. Applied chapter ring with painted Roman indexes. Brass fancy hands. Rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Signed on dial and case, numbered on case. Dim. 16.5 x 13 x 4.5 cm. Notes Having first inspired Cartier in the 1920s, the Orient fascinated many artists of the Art Deco period (Egyptian art was also a favorite). This clock is a perfect example of a chinoiserie-based inspiration and it is particularly striking for its theme, as well as the use of red enamel and its excellent condition.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-10-09
