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Lot 281 · Important Watches

Pulling the strings

Piet Van Der Hem · chalk and pastel on paper

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Estimate
€7,000–€9,000 hammer ≈ $9,729–$12,508
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Important Watches, New York · 8 March 2011
Dimensions
47.5 x 64 cm
Record ID
TB-2026-4267383
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Piet Van Der Hem, Pulling the strings. Christie's, 8 Mar 2011, lot 281. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4267383.

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From the same sale Important Watches · Mar 2011

LotArtistEstimateResult
Signed Omega, Speedmaster, Hb-Sia Solar Impulse Model, No. 852, Ref. … Omega. A Titanium Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date $3,000–$5,000
Signed Montblanc, Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Model, Cronotemps Club… Montblanc. A Stainless Steel Automatic Dual Time Single-Button Chronograph Wristwatch with Date, Day and Night Indication, and Turning Disc Registers $2,000–$3,000
Signed Panerai, Luminor, No. O209/500, Op6767, Pam No. 00241, Case No… Panerai. A Limited Edition Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Date and Power Reserve $4,500–$5,500
Signed Panerai, Luminor, Sealand, Panerai for Purdey, Elephant Model,… Panerai. A Fine Limited Edition Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Concealed Dial and Date $15,000–$20,000
Signed Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Offshore, Arnold Schwarzenegger "Th… Audemars Piguet. A Large Limited Edition 18k Pink Gold, Titanium and Ceramic Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date $20,000–$30,000
Signed Vacheron Constantin, Genève, No. 36, Ref. 30051, Movement No. … Vacheron Constantin. A Fine and Rare Limited Edition 18k Pink Gold Skeletonized Twin Barrel Tourbillon Wristwatch with Power Reserve $60,000–$80,000

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