Lot 711 · Important Watches
'Such forcible charm'
Ronald William Fordham Searle · pen and black ink, unframed
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- Estimate
- £600–£800 hammer ≈ $962–$1,283
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Important Watches, Dubai · 29 June 2011
- Dimensions
- 5 3/8 x 6 in. (13.7 x 15.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4740167
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Ronald William Fordham Searle, 'Such forcible charm'. Christie's, 29 Jun 2011, lot 711. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4740167.
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Ronald William Fordham Searle, 'Such forcible charm'. Christie's, 29 Jun 2011, lot 711. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4740167.
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From the same sale Important Watches · Jun 2011
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signed Jaeger-Lecoultre, Atmos Model, Movement No. 402’333, Circa 1965 | JAEGER-LECOULTRE. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE GILT BRASS ATMOS CLOCK | $2,000–$4,000 | |
| Signed Jaeger-Lecoultre, Atmos Model, Movement No. 9’569, Circa 1965 | ATMOS. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE GILT BRASS ATMOS CLOCK | $2,000–$4,000 | |
| Signed Cartier, Paris, Case No. Al 1002268, Circa 2000 | CARTIER. A GILT TRAVEL CLOCK WITH ALARM | $500–$1,000 | |
| Signed Ulysse Nardin, Maxi Marine Diver Model, No. 117, Ref. 266-51, … | ULYSSE NARDIN. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND DATE | $6,000–$8,000 | |
| Signd Panerai, Luminor Marina Model, Ref. 5218-203/A, No. 0052, Manuf… | PANERAI A VERY RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS STEEL AND PVD-COATED WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, TOOLS AND BOX | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| Mark of Wang Hing, Circa 1900 | A GROUP OF SEVEN CHINESE EXPORT SILVER-MOUNTED MOTHER OF PEARL DISHES | £1,000–£1,500 |
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