• Elements Of Style auction at Christies

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    Elements Of Style

    The Peninsula Hotel Shanghai

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    24 October 2015

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    • A. LANGE & SÖHNE. A FINE 18K P
    Lot 128

    A. LANGE & SÖHNE. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE

    SIGNED A. LANGE & SÖHNE, GLASHÜTTE I/SA, LITTLE LANGE 1 MODEL, CASE NO. 119’293, CIRCA 2000

    Price realised

    CNY 137,500

    Estimate

    CNY 80,000 - CNY 100,000

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    A. LANGE & SÖHNE. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVE
    SIGNED A. LANGE & SÖHNE, GLASHÜTTE I/SA, LITTLE LANGE 1 MODEL, CASE NO. 119’293, CIRCA 2000
    Cal. L901.0 mechanical movement, 53 jewels, silvered dial, applied Roman and lozenge numerals, date and power reserve indications, glazed display back secured by six screws, 18k pink gold A. Lange & Söhne buckle, case, dial and movement signed
    36 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    The "Kleine Lange 1" or "Little Lange 1" model was launched in 1998 to accommodate also aficionados of smaller watches. With the exception of a diameter of 36 mm. as opposed to 38.5 mm., the "Little Lange 1" incorporates the same technical features as its "bigger brother" and predecessor, the celebrated Lange 1.

    With A. Lange & Söhne fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

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    Special Notice

    This Lot has been sourced from overseas. When auctioned, such property will remain under “bond” with the applicable import customs duties and taxes being deferred unless and until the property is brought into free circulation in the PRC. Prospective buyers are reminded that after paying for such lots in full and cleared funds, if they wish to import the lots into the PRC, they will be responsible for and will have to pay the applicable import customs duties and taxes. The rates of import customs duty and tax are based on the value of the goods and the relevant customs regulations and classifications in force at the time of import.
    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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