IWC Schaffhausen, a gold pocket watch, early 20th century, of open-faced design, circular silvered dial with gold Arabic numeral indicators, subsidiary seconds dial, within a gold bezel with foliate scroll decoration, reverse with engraved striped decoration, length 6.1cm including suspension hoop, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhaussen, numbered 207359, movement numbered 893501, Swiss assay marks for 14ct gold

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.