66,125 CHF
Svend Andersen, Geneve, No. 1/1, 1997. massive, polished, satined, stepped bezel, central lugs. on one side, white enamel with painted radial Arabic numerals. > platinum hands. On the other side, under a sapphire glass, an erotic scene animated by three hand-painted automata depicting a young couple avoiding a fine in a very fine way. This extraordinary scene stuns even the 69 speed limit sign which revolves. This unique piece is numbered 1/1 on the car number plate on the erotic scene. Notes Full of humour, this par tie de canij ague is truly a modern revival of the so popular «conversation pieces» which in the past entertained many European libertine nobles as well as the aristocracy of China and japan, renowned masters in the arts of pleasure. With its 15 moving parts, this automaton scene is the most animated, mechanical erotic scene ever made on a watch.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1997-11-16