9,775 CHF
“Ricochet” Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 788514, case No. 311986, Ref. 788/3, circa 1963. Very fine and rare 18K hammered gold "Ricochet" keyless dress watch. Hand-made, solid, two-piece, asymmetrical with radial "sunburst" chasing. Hammered, gold, with en suitedecoration, black indexes. White "bâton" hands. Notes Gilbert Albert A renowned Genevan jewelry designer and artist. In 1955, at the age of 24, he began to apply his innovative talents to the design of wristwatch cases for Patek Philippe. Breaking away from traditional shapes, he introduced asymmetrical triangles and rhombic forms inspired by his passion for modern sculpture and works by his favorite artists, such as Brancusi and Mondrian. He also introduced textured organic surfaces on the asymmetrical shapes designed for the Patek Philippe "Ricochet" collection. However, many of his more revolutionary designs of that time remained proto-types and were not produced in series. In 1962, Gilbert Albert established his own workshop, designing and producing jewelry under his own name. Over the years, he became very successful, both in Geneva and internationally, receiving numerous awards for his jewelry. Gilbert Albert's creations are exhibited worldwide. Creations of Gilbert Albert, Ref. 3412-3413 (prototypes) and 3422-3424 (production) are illustrated in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, pp. 78, 163, 187 and 188 and in the thematic sale "The Art of Patek Philippe
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-05-15
