Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 32
Patek Philippe designed by Jean Lurçat and made by Gilbert Albert
“Collier Roue” (wheel) pendant and necklace; 18K yellow gold, 18K pink gold, silver and pearls
“Collier Roue” (wheel) pendant and necklace; 18K yellow gold, 18K pink gold, silver and pearls
HKD 72,000 - 96,000
CHF 9,000 - 12,000 / USD 9,500 - 12,700
18K yellow gold, 18K pink gold and silver, “Collier Roue”, wheel pendant, with a Barocco button-shaped white pearl in the centre and a loose-pendant with a Barocco button-shaped black pearl; accompanied by its matching necklace; designed by Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) and made by Gilbert Albert (1930-2014).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model Collier Roue
Year circa 1969
Dimensions -Ø 74 mm. / Length 69 cm. (approx.) / Weight 207 gr. (gross)
Signature case
Accessories copies of original documentation
Notes
Jean Lurçat Jewel’s for Patek Philippe
This jewel is one of a small number made by Patek Philippe and the famous French artist and designer Jean Lurcat (1892-1966) in the 1960’s.
Lurcat is best known for his revival of the art of tapestry making in the 20th century also often in the surrealist style. He designed only a relatively small number of pieces of jewellery and such pieces are highly sought after.
Today, Lurcat’s brooches, pendants and necklaces signed by Patek Philippe are regarded as works of art in their own right. Gilbert Albert (1930-2014), who was at the time the head of creations for Patek Philippe, approached Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) to create these works of art.
The “Collier Roue” was made in only six examples in 1969 and 1970.
This jewel is one of a small number made by Patek Philippe and the famous French artist and designer Jean Lurcat (1892-1966) in the 1960’s.
Lurcat is best known for his revival of the art of tapestry making in the 20th century also often in the surrealist style. He designed only a relatively small number of pieces of jewellery and such pieces are highly sought after.
Today, Lurcat’s brooches, pendants and necklaces signed by Patek Philippe are regarded as works of art in their own right. Gilbert Albert (1930-2014), who was at the time the head of creations for Patek Philippe, approached Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) to create these works of art.
The “Collier Roue” was made in only six examples in 1969 and 1970.