14,950 CHF
Paris abducting HelenDaniel Moilliet, à Genève, enamel painting attributed to J-L. Richter, circa 1790.Very fine, 18 ct. gold and enamel, pearl-set slim watch with centre seconds and visible diamond-set balance. 44.1 mm o, hinged, gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fixed barrel, cylinder escapement, brass escape wheel, six-arm plain balance set with rose-cut diamonds, flat balance spring,.Signed on the movement.Diam. 54 mm. Published in the Sandberg book, page 162-163. Notes Richter Jean LouisFor a biography, see lot 47.Paris and HelenSee lot 9 for discussion about Paris and Helen.Moilliet Daniel (1721-1803)The son of Abraham, he was a master clockmaker and seller, making watches with enamelled cases, decorated with pearls and precious and semi-precious stones, repeating, and calendar watches. Worked with Moulinié.'Dictionnaire des horlogers genevois', Osvaldo Patrizzi, Antiquorum Editions, Geneva, 1998.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-03-31