Swiss

• manual winding highly jeweled nickel lever movement • 18k yellow gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, fine gold hands • 18k yellow gold case finely painted polychrome enamel scene to the case back after the painting 'Springtime' by Pierre-Auguste Cot, the band with champlevé enamel leaf design, both bezels and bow set with pearls • movement and dial signed The Duhme Co. Cincinnati, Ohio

Manual winding movement is in working order while cataloguing. The dial with a chip to the center by the hands. Pearls at the back near 4 o'clock position shows discoloration. The enamel scene in very good condition, very light scratch on the surface coating but not on the enamel. Case in good condition. Overall in good condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The finely painted enamel scene on the case of the present example is after the painting, 'Springtime', by Pierre-Auguste Cot from 1873.  This idyllic Arcadian painting depicts the flirtation between two young lovers and is one of Cot's most recognized works.  It was originally exhibited at the Salon of 1873 in Paris, where it was bought by John Wolfe. The piece currently hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.