Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2019
LOT 235
JAEGER LECOULTRE, ATMOS URUSHI, PHOENIX
CHF 6,000 - 10,000
HKD 48,000 - 80,000 / USD 6,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
A very fine, possibly unique, impressive, self-winding, gilt brass and lacquer clock
representing a phoenix, by master Kazuyoshi Sakurai.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Jaeger-LeCoultre
Model Atmos Urushi
Movement No. 612387
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Accessories Marble stand, extract from the archives, photocopy of presentation booklet
Notes
Wajima-nuri is a type of Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa.
Wajima-nuri represents a form and style of lacquerware which is distinct from other
Japanese lacquerware. The main distinguishing feature of Wajima-nuri is the durable
undercoating achieved by the applying multiple layers of urushi mixed with powdered
diatomaceous earth (ji-no-ko) onto delicate zelkova wooden substrates (source
Wikipedia).
Obviously made for the Japanese market, this magnificent probably unique clock
represent the best of the Japanese “savoir-faire” mixed with Swiss horology. Unseen
and fresh to the market, one of the most magnificent pieces ever created.
Wajima-nuri represents a form and style of lacquerware which is distinct from other
Japanese lacquerware. The main distinguishing feature of Wajima-nuri is the durable
undercoating achieved by the applying multiple layers of urushi mixed with powdered
diatomaceous earth (ji-no-ko) onto delicate zelkova wooden substrates (source
Wikipedia).
Obviously made for the Japanese market, this magnificent probably unique clock
represent the best of the Japanese “savoir-faire” mixed with Swiss horology. Unseen
and fresh to the market, one of the most magnificent pieces ever created.