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拍品專文
US$40,000-60,000
The superb quality of the enamel decoration illustrates the celebrated art of enamel miniatures originating from Geneva in the 19th century. It was unusual during that period that an artist would sign his work. The enamel on the present watch however can be attributed to Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont. Dupont (1785-1863) a renowned enamel painter working in Geneva was famous for his portraits of eminent personalities (King Geroge IV, Henry VI among other), as well as boxes and watches for the Chinese market. He cooperated frequently with Ilbery and Piguet & Meylan.
The sumptuous case was done in the workshop of the Frères Oltramare, renowned monteurs de boîtes en or or makers of gold boxes or cases. Louis-David-Benjamin and Jean-Hughes were descendants of the Oltramare family of watchmakers. Originally from Genoa, some members settled in Geneva in the 17th century. The workers worked together and registered their hallmark in November 1815 after the liberation of Geneva from French occupation.
For a similar example see lot 290, Important Watches and Wristwatches, Geneva, November 2004.
The superb quality of the enamel decoration illustrates the celebrated art of enamel miniatures originating from Geneva in the 19th century. It was unusual during that period that an artist would sign his work. The enamel on the present watch however can be attributed to Jean-Francois-Victor Dupont. Dupont (1785-1863) a renowned enamel painter working in Geneva was famous for his portraits of eminent personalities (King Geroge IV, Henry VI among other), as well as boxes and watches for the Chinese market. He cooperated frequently with Ilbery and Piguet & Meylan.
The sumptuous case was done in the workshop of the Frères Oltramare, renowned monteurs de boîtes en or or makers of gold boxes or cases. Louis-David-Benjamin and Jean-Hughes were descendants of the Oltramare family of watchmakers. Originally from Genoa, some members settled in Geneva in the 17th century. The workers worked together and registered their hallmark in November 1815 after the liberation of Geneva from French occupation.
For a similar example see lot 290, Important Watches and Wristwatches, Geneva, November 2004.