Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and unique 18K gold openface keyless lever watch with enamel miniature ''Apollon et Issé'' by G. Menni, original box, unique solid 18K gold and enamel watch stand ''Lion'' with original certificate and box, SIGNED...

Patek Philippe. An extremely fine and unique 18K gold openface keyless lever watch with enamel miniature "Apollon et Issé" by G. Menni, original box, unique solid 18K gold and enamel watch stand "Lion" with original certificate and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 866/104, movement no. 933'175, case no. 433'983, manufactured in 1985, the lion ref. 9634, circa 1987
Movement: cal. 17-170, stamped twice with the Geneva seal, manual, 18 jewels, signed
Dial: signed
Case: snap on back, enamel miniature “Apollon et Issé” signed G. Menni, 1982, 47.5 mm. diam., signed
With: Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with varnished matte white dial, 12 black painted Roman numerals, external minute track and enamel painting “Apollon et Issé” to the case back in 1981 and its subsequent sale on 26 September 1985, original fitted presentation box

Lion: 1'130 grams of 18K gold, cabochon ruby-set eyes, translucent brown enamel and gold foliage and scroll decorated stand, stamped *258 Fl, 18K, 750, approx. 210 mm. wide, 52 mm. deep, 115 mm. high
With: Certificat d’Origine dated 27 November 1987 confirming that the watch stand ref. 9634 was designed and manufactured in their workshops in Geneva and corresponds to the highest quality criteria, original fitted presentation box. The certificate furthermore states that the watch stand lion is a unique piece, made in 18K yellow gold and enamel, the eyes cabochon rubies, as well as the details of watch ref. 866/22, movement 932’117, enamel painting “Scène champêtre de la vie patricienne” (Pastoral Scene of Patrician Life) with which it was originally sold. Further delivered with the original fitted presentation box.

Pre-Lot Text
Lots 58 & 59: The Property of the late Claude Nobs

"Time belongs to artists"
Passionate and visionary, Claude Nobs (1936-2013) founded the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1967.
Enthusiastic and generous, he offered all his time and many Swiss watches to the artists he invited to perform in Montreux.
From Aretha Franklin to Prince to Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, BB King, Nina Simone, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones, all have left a memorable and timeless memory of their performance in Montreux.
Avant-garde and collector at heart, Claude Nobs constituted a library of audio-visual recordings unique in the world, inscribed in 2013 in UNESCO’s International Memory of the World Register.
Today, under the auspices of the Claude Nobs Foundation, in partnership with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, this collection aims to be accessible to as many people as possible for educational, scientific and cultural purposes.
www.claudenobsfoundation.com

Christie’s is honored to present these two exceptional timepieces.

PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 866/104 “Apollon & Issé” by G. Manni
Ref. 9634 Watch Stand “Lion”