Lever with enamel scene of ‘The Imperial Guard’ Circa 1974
- Kenmerk
- SB0213
- Diameter
- 47 mm
- Estimate
- € 80.000 - 150.000
- Price sold
- € 97.750
Fine, rare gold and enamel watch by Patek Philippe
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A fine and rare Swiss 18 carat gold open faced pocket watch with enamel ‘The Imperial Guard’ executed by Hélène Mercier, circa 1974. Cal 17-170 nickel lever movement with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels. White matte dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Snap on case back with a finely painted enamel scene of a Horse Mounted Officer of the Imperial Guard after Theodore Gericault. Case, dial and movement signed, enamel signed by enamelist Hélène Mercier. With an Extract from the Archives confirming sale with miniature painting on April 17th, 1975.
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A fine and rare Swiss 18 carat gold open faced pocket watch with enamel ‘The Imperial Guard’ executed by Hélène Mercier, circa 1974. Cal 17-170 nickel lever movement with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels. White matte dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Snap on case back with a finely painted enamel scene of a Horse Mounted Officer of the Imperial Guard after Theodore Gericault. Case, dial and movement signed, enamel signed by enamelist Hélène Mercier. With an Extract from the Archives confirming sale with miniature painting on April 17th, 1975.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Co Genève Swiss – H. Mecier
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Known for her enamels depicting scenes inspired by Romantic artists, Hélène Mercier was active as an enamellist for Patek Philippe from the 1970’s through the early 1990’s. The scene depicted on the present watch is inspired by the painting ‘The Horse Mounted Officer of the Imperial Guard’ by Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) and can now be seen at the Louvre. Mercier brilliantly reinterprets the Gericault masterpiece on this watch in miniature.
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The Imperial Guard was a group of elite soldiers that were under the direct command of Napoleon and the unit acted as his personal body guard and escort. Napoleon respected and admired their lavish uniforms and often wore their uniform out of respect for their valor and style.
Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Co Genève Swiss – H. Mecier
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Known for her enamels depicting scenes inspired by Romantic artists, Hélène Mercier was active as an enamellist for Patek Philippe from the 1970’s through the early 1990’s. The scene depicted on the present watch is inspired by the painting ‘The Horse Mounted Officer of the Imperial Guard’ by Theodore Gericault (1791-1824) and can now be seen at the Louvre. Mercier brilliantly reinterprets the Gericault masterpiece on this watch in miniature.
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The Imperial Guard was a group of elite soldiers that were under the direct command of Napoleon and the unit acted as his personal body guard and escort. Napoleon respected and admired their lavish uniforms and often wore their uniform out of respect for their valor and style.
Signed: Patek, Philippe & Co Genève Swiss – H. Mecier
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