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AN ART DECO PAGODA CLOCK, CARTIER

Auction 10.04.2000
10.04.2000 - 11.04.2000
Schätzpreis
100.000 $ - 150.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
116.000 $
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 527

AN ART DECO PAGODA CLOCK, CARTIER

Auction 10.04.2000
10.04.2000 - 11.04.2000
Schätzpreis
100.000 $ - 150.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
116.000 $
Beschreibung:

AN ART DECO PAGODA CLOCK, CARTIER The rectangular dial outlined in gold with black enamel Roman numerals and arrow hands, within a modified triangular black lacquer base supported by coral-colored lacquer columns, enhanced on three sides by mirrored plaques of lattice-work design and geometric coral plaques, surmounted by a tapered rock crystal obelisk carved on the reverse to give the illusion of a pagoda when viewed from the front, mounted in silver and gold , with a fitted case, circa 1930--11¼ x 5¾ x 4¼ ins. Signed Cartier, No. #2613, Made in France, 8 day movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. The legendary relationship between Maurice Couet and the Cartier brothers at the beginning of the 20th century, completed Cartier's reign as the leading firm of jewelled objects. Blending exquisite craftsmanship with elegant design and the most technologically advanced mechanisms, provided works that continue to entertain and fascinate the observer, captivating us with their illusion. Best-known for his "Pendules Mysterieuses" or "Mystery Clocks", the twenty-eight year old clockmaker astonished his industry by exploiting the use of illusion. In the Mystery clocks, first seen in 1913, the hands appear to "float" across the face, with no apparent anchor. In reality, they are held in place by transparent disks, usually of rock crystal, citrine or in one instance, aquamarine and driven by gears that are igeniously hidden in the frame of the case. Captivated by research of 16th, 17th and early 19th century technicians, his workshop produced several variations of the original Mystery clock, each produced over the course of one year and passing through the hands of no less than six or seven specialists. Cartier perpetuated the illusion by guarding the secret behind these masterpieces, even at the expense of their own sales staff. As Hans Nadelhoffer states in his book, Iartier Jwelers Extraordinary, "It was not simply a matter of the name: the 'mystery clock' contained a secret that was supposed to never be revealed. Over-inquisitive salesman at the rue de la Paix, who tried to force explanations from the craftsmen, were rebuffed. The wonder clocks guarded their secret like the Sphinx, and Cartier's protected them from the eyes of prying admirers." In the 1920's, he continued this theme of "illusion" by presenting the "Pendule a Gravite" or gravity Clock in 1927, one of a handful to be produced and considered "semi-mysterieuses". Based on the deisgn of a Shinto torri gate, the dial would move down the jade pillars which concealed a rack and pinon device. This progression took place during the course of one weeek and had to be manually moved to the top to begin the process again. Part of The Barbara Streisan Collection sold by Christie's in 1994, the clock sold for $316,000 Also belonging to "semi-mysterieuses" group was The Turtle Clock of 1927. While a turtle swam in a hardstone bowl filled with water, the mechanism operated a magnet moving the turtle to the appropriate time as indicated on the rim. Again, the illusory efect is stunning, challenging the eye of the beholder. While this clock does not fall within a mystery category, it is none the less built upon the premise of illusion. Atop a bose of coral-colored and black lacquer, typical color combinations of the Art Deco period, the movement of the rock crystal obelisk draws the viewer's eye upward. Most likely, inspiration was taken from the reverse crystal jewelry made at the turn of the 19th century, where a rock crystal dome is carved backwards and upside down, then painted. The effect is dramatic, greatly enlarging the image. when this pillar is viewed from the back, the rock crystal has been carved in several small but strategically located areas. Yet, when viewed from the front, the one notch appears to be three dimensional, giving the effect of a Japanese pagoda.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 527
Auktion:
Datum:
10.04.2000 - 11.04.2000
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
New York, Rockefeller Center
Beschreibung:

AN ART DECO PAGODA CLOCK, CARTIER The rectangular dial outlined in gold with black enamel Roman numerals and arrow hands, within a modified triangular black lacquer base supported by coral-colored lacquer columns, enhanced on three sides by mirrored plaques of lattice-work design and geometric coral plaques, surmounted by a tapered rock crystal obelisk carved on the reverse to give the illusion of a pagoda when viewed from the front, mounted in silver and gold , with a fitted case, circa 1930--11¼ x 5¾ x 4¼ ins. Signed Cartier, No. #2613, Made in France, 8 day movement signed European Watch & Clock Co. The legendary relationship between Maurice Couet and the Cartier brothers at the beginning of the 20th century, completed Cartier's reign as the leading firm of jewelled objects. Blending exquisite craftsmanship with elegant design and the most technologically advanced mechanisms, provided works that continue to entertain and fascinate the observer, captivating us with their illusion. Best-known for his "Pendules Mysterieuses" or "Mystery Clocks", the twenty-eight year old clockmaker astonished his industry by exploiting the use of illusion. In the Mystery clocks, first seen in 1913, the hands appear to "float" across the face, with no apparent anchor. In reality, they are held in place by transparent disks, usually of rock crystal, citrine or in one instance, aquamarine and driven by gears that are igeniously hidden in the frame of the case. Captivated by research of 16th, 17th and early 19th century technicians, his workshop produced several variations of the original Mystery clock, each produced over the course of one year and passing through the hands of no less than six or seven specialists. Cartier perpetuated the illusion by guarding the secret behind these masterpieces, even at the expense of their own sales staff. As Hans Nadelhoffer states in his book, Iartier Jwelers Extraordinary, "It was not simply a matter of the name: the 'mystery clock' contained a secret that was supposed to never be revealed. Over-inquisitive salesman at the rue de la Paix, who tried to force explanations from the craftsmen, were rebuffed. The wonder clocks guarded their secret like the Sphinx, and Cartier's protected them from the eyes of prying admirers." In the 1920's, he continued this theme of "illusion" by presenting the "Pendule a Gravite" or gravity Clock in 1927, one of a handful to be produced and considered "semi-mysterieuses". Based on the deisgn of a Shinto torri gate, the dial would move down the jade pillars which concealed a rack and pinon device. This progression took place during the course of one weeek and had to be manually moved to the top to begin the process again. Part of The Barbara Streisan Collection sold by Christie's in 1994, the clock sold for $316,000 Also belonging to "semi-mysterieuses" group was The Turtle Clock of 1927. While a turtle swam in a hardstone bowl filled with water, the mechanism operated a magnet moving the turtle to the appropriate time as indicated on the rim. Again, the illusory efect is stunning, challenging the eye of the beholder. While this clock does not fall within a mystery category, it is none the less built upon the premise of illusion. Atop a bose of coral-colored and black lacquer, typical color combinations of the Art Deco period, the movement of the rock crystal obelisk draws the viewer's eye upward. Most likely, inspiration was taken from the reverse crystal jewelry made at the turn of the 19th century, where a rock crystal dome is carved backwards and upside down, then painted. The effect is dramatic, greatly enlarging the image. when this pillar is viewed from the back, the rock crystal has been carved in several small but strategically located areas. Yet, when viewed from the front, the one notch appears to be three dimensional, giving the effect of a Japanese pagoda.

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 527
Auktion:
Datum:
10.04.2000 - 11.04.2000
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
New York, Rockefeller Center
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