Lot Essay
The miniature on the present timepiece represents a classical allegory, a popular topic of the time. Finely hand-painted by the artist, these works of art can be considered unique.
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Signed Clary, No. 9137, circa 1780
Details
CLARY. A VERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND PEARL-SET VERGE WATCH
Signed Clary, No. 9137, circa 1780
Movement: Manual, gilt brass full plate, fusée and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, engraved and pierced cock, signed
Dial: White enamel, Breguet numerals
Case: Three-body, scallop-edged, back cover with finely painted enamel miniature depicting a classical allegory, the pearl-set border decorated with dark blue enamel over translucent background, 55.5 mm. diam., signed Clary et Fs. Breguet
Signed Clary, No. 9137, circa 1780
Movement: Manual, gilt brass full plate, fusée and chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, engraved and pierced cock, signed
Dial: White enamel, Breguet numerals
Case: Three-body, scallop-edged, back cover with finely painted enamel miniature depicting a classical allegory, the pearl-set border decorated with dark blue enamel over translucent background, 55.5 mm. diam., signed Clary et Fs. Breguet
Provenance
From the Napoléon Foundation
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