Geneva, Nov 05, 2023

LOT 366

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 866/24, "THE BOAR HUNT" OR IN FRENCH "LE SOLITAIRE POURCHASSE", UNIQUE PIECE, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 26,300 - 36,900 / USD 27,700 - 38,800 / HKD 218,000 - 304,000

Sold: CHF 43,750

An extremely fine, important and unique, 18k yellow gold, manual wind engraved pocket watch representing a hunting scene


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Switzerland

Model "The Boar Hunt" or in French "Le Solitaire pourchasse"

Reference 866/24

Year Made in 1973, sold in June 1980

Movement No. 932204

Case No. 433556

Diameter 47

Caliber 17-170, 18 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories extract from the archives, presentation booklet, Patek catalogue and price list

Notes

This exceptional highly engraved pocket watch is part of a unique series made by Patek Philippe. In fact each of these watches in these series bear a unique number after the reference that characterises the type either with simple or complex engravings or enamel or both, some of these enamelled by Suzanne Rohr. This example entirely engraved not only on the case but also on the bow and bezel represents a hunting scene inspired by the "Boar Hunt" by the Flemish painter Franz Snyders (1579-1657). Interesting this watch is represented in the Patek Philippe 1976 catalogue and is specifically mentioned "Not for sale". One can assume an important client saw it illustrated and asked if it could be purchased, making this an extremely rare opportunity to purchase one of the most important hand-engraved reference 866 to appear on the market.

Provenance

Property of a US collector