Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010
LOT 437
Corum Artisan Classical Va nitas Corum, ?Artisan Classical Vanitas?, No. 15/50, No. 1724013, Ref. 982.202.69. Made in a limited edition of 50 pieces, circa 2009. Very fine and rare, diamond-set, mother-of pearl and precious stones, self-winding, center-seconds 18K white gold wristwatch with a Corum 18K white gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a the original Corum fitted box, certificate, operating instructions and hang tag.
HKD 100,000 - 140,000
USD 13,000 - 18,000 / EUR 10,000 - 14,000
Sold: HKD 187,500
C. Two-body, polished, case with 3 carved rims, diamond set bezel and lugs (108 diamonds approx. 2.76 cts),case back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Black with inlaid mother-of pearl and precious stones representing a skull pierced by a dagger surrounded by foliage and roses. White gold hands. M. C 05/A 126, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, cotes de Geneve, COSC certified, 40 hour power reserve, decorated rotor, monometallic balance, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
The vanitas genre was common in Northern European painting of the 16th and 17th centuries. Vanitas symbols include skulls (symbolizing the certainty of death); bubbles (the brevity and fragility of life); and fruit, flowers, and butterflies (all short-lived). In recent years, the vanitas theme has been taken up by many contemporary artists.