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Cartier
Ref. 3469
Le Cirque Animalier
A fine and attractive lady’s limited edition white gold wristwatch with “Ladybug” cloisonné enamel dial, diamond-set bezel, Certificate of Origin and box, numbered 10 of a limited edition of 30 pieces
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Housed in a finely crafted 18K white gold case, the timepiece contains a beautiful cloisonné enamel dial depicting two endearing ladybugs against the backdrop of pinkish flower petals. The delicate rendering of the ladybugs is reminiscent of the art-deco ladybug brooches of which Cartier first released in the early 1930s. The striking dial is further ornamented with the astoundingly beautiful bezel which is fitted with brilliant-cut diamonds.
Preserved in excellent overall condition and accompanied with Certificate of Origin and presentation box, the present lot is a magnificent bejeweled timepiece which will feed off its beholders with joy and amazement.
Cartier
FrenchWith the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.
Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.