Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 145

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

HKD 12,000 - 20,000

USD 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 11,875

C. Brass, square, flanked and surmounted by geometric shapes. D. 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. M. 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

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.