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Reference 246.2.79 Reverso À Eclipses 'Famous Nudes' | A limited edition pink gold reversible wristwatch with enamel dial concealed behind shutters, Circa 2007 | 積家 型號 246.2.79 Reverso À Eclipses 'Famous Nudes' 限量版粉紅金可翻轉腕錶,百葉錶盤後隱藏琺瑯畫,製作年份約 2007
Auction Closed
December 9, 06:25 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Reference 246.2.79 Reverso À Eclipses 'Famous Nudes'
A limited edition pink gold reversible wristwatch with enamel dial concealed behind shutters, Circa 2007
積家 型號 246.2.79 Reverso À Eclipses 'Famous Nudes'
限量版粉紅金可翻轉腕錶,百葉錶盤後隱藏琺瑯畫,製作年份約 2007
Dial: pink gold, concealed enamel dial depicting a bathing nude
Caliber: cal. 849 mechanical, 19 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, reversible
Case number: 2'488'733, limited edition 1/5
Closure: 18k pink gold Jaeger-LeCoultre folding clasp
Size: 47 x 30 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Jaeger LeCoultre presentation box with outer packaging, Guarantee Certificate dated December 25, 2007, and sealed book
The world of horology has always celebrated art-in-miniature, through fine handcrafts such as enamel paintings and fine gem setting. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso a Eclipses collection celebrates the brand’s iconic Reverso model, and their dedication to the celebration of fine handcrafts through their exceptional enamel miniatures. The present lot is part of an eight-watch series titled Famous Nudes, where reach timepiece features an enamel miniature reproduction of well known paintings from European masters such as Sandro Botticelli, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Gustav Klimt. Each watch offers a beautiful enamel portrait, a technique perfected by the brand’s inhouse master enameller, Miklos Merczel.
An aperture to the case band activates pink gold shutters revealing a rich and beautiful vision of a nude in water. We are pleased to offer this watch in exceptional condition, complete with box and papers from a Private Collector.