ANDRIES VERMEULEN. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT CHINESE ROYAL QUARTER REPEATING 22K PINK GOLD, LAPIS LAZULI, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND-SET PAIR CASED WATCH WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE, MADE FOR THE EMPEROR QIANLONG (1711-1799) - photo 1

ANDRIES VERMEULEN. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT CHINESE ROYAL QUARTER REPEATING 22K PINK GOLD, LAPIS LAZULI, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND-SET PAIR CASED WATCH WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE, MADE FOR THE EMPEROR QIANLONG (1711-1799)

Lot 2503
27.11.2021 10:00UTC +08:00
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HKD 875 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationHong Kong, Hong Kong
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Lot 2503 | ANDRIES VERMEULEN. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT CHINESE ROYAL QUARTER REPEATING 22K PINK GOLD, LAPIS LAZULI, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND-SET PAIR CASED WATCH WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE, MADE FOR THE EMPEROR QIANLONG (1711-1799)
ANDRIES VERMEULEN. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT CHINESE ROYAL QUARTER REPEATING 22K PINK GOLD, LAPIS LAZULI, RUBY, EMERALD AND DIAMOND-SET PAIR CASED WATCH WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE, MADE FOR THE EMPEROR QIANLONG (1711-1799)

SIGNED ANDRIES VERMEULEN, AMSTERDAM, NO. 959, CIRCA 1740

Movement: Gilt full-plate, baluster pillars, fusée and chain, verge escapement, brass balance with flat balance spring, single-footed cock, diamond endstone, repeating on bell activated by depressing the pendant, signed

Dial: White enamel, beetle and poker hands

Case: Outer: the back set with lapis lazuli panels mounted in repoussé gold in symmetrical rocailles, the top with small enamel portrait of a lady, rose-cut diamond-set frame, sides with ruby and emerald-set five-claw dragons, pierced sides, the bezel decorated to match. Inner: band pierced and engraved with sea monsters and a mask, 47 mm. diam.

Remarks: Five-clawed dragon royal symbol, made for the Emperor of China QianLong, exceptional quality

Applied technique:Manual-winding
Medium:Lapis lazuli, Gold, Precious stones, Rose gold, Semi-precious stones, Ruby
Art style:Vintage
Historical era:Qianlong period
Auction house category:Pocket watches
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