BOUCHERON & FERNAND PAILLET "Belle Époque BOUCHERON & FERNAND PAILLET "Belle Époque Circa 1910 Pendant watch in platinum (950) and amethyst, mounted on a platinum chain Case: shaped, mounted inside a carved amethyst, decorated with rose-cut diamonds, the back decorated with a miniature by Fernand Paillet Dial: white/lilac gradation, Breguet numerals, signed Boucheron Paris Movement: mechanical Size: 39 x 25 mm Gross weight: 21.00 g. Provenance: Private collection, to the current owner in successive sessions. A platinum and amethyst manual winding pendant watch, decorated with a painted miniature signed Paillet Private collection, family inheritance Ferdinand Paillet, known as Fernand Paillet, was a Parisian miniaturist and watercolorist who achieved fame in 1873 by exhibiting at the Salon. Trained by Carrier-Belleuse, one of the most talented artists of the 19th century, Paillet worked for the Manufacture de Sèvres between 1879 and 1888, when his mentor was appointed Directeur des Travaux d'Art. Fernand Paillet left his name in jewelry history thanks to his particularly strong collaboration with jeweler Frédéric Boucheron. Decorating brooches, bracelets and necklace-watches, Fernand Paillet put his signature on numerous pieces made by Boucheron, particularly around 1908, as illustrated by a watch similar to this one in the reference book "Boucheron, le joaillier du temps". Fernand Paillet decorated watches for a number of watchmakers, including Ferdinand Verger and the American jeweler Marcus & Co, whose collection at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore includes an example of Paillet's style. Ferdinand Paillet, known as Fernand Paillet, was a Parisian miniaturist and watercolorist who achieved fame in 1873 by exhibiting at the Salon. Trained by Carrier-Belleuse, one of the most talented artists of the 19th century, Paillet worked for the Manufacture de Sèvres between 1879 and 1888, when his mentor was appointed Directeur des Travaux d'Art. Fernand Paillet left his name in jewelry history thanks to his particularly strong collaboration with jeweler Frédéric Boucheron. Whether decorating brooches, bracelets or necklace-watches, Fernand Paillet his signature on numerous pieces Boucheron, particularly around 1908, as illustrated by a watch similar to this one in the reference book Boucheron, le joaillier du temps. Fernand Paillet decorated watches for a number of watchmakers, including Ferdinand Verger and the American jeweler Marcus & Co, whose collection at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore includes an example of Paillet's style. Bibliography: Gilles Néret, Boucheron le joaillier du temps, Édition Conti, Lausanne, 1992, by its style and quality of execution, this watch can be compared with the production made around 1908, 2 examples of which are reproduced on p. 50 and 51 under nos. 71 and 76. Bibliography : Gilles Néret, Boucheron le joaillier du temps, Édition Conti, Lausanne, 1992, In terms of style and craftsmanship, the present watch can be compared with the production made around 1908, 2 examples are reproduced on p. 50 and p. 51 under n° 71 and 76. CONDITION REPORT : At the time of writing, the movement is working. Please note that chronometric accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Some scratches on the stone Dial and miniature well preserved (Paillet signal slightly faded). Overhaul recommended CONDITION REPORT : At the time of cataloguing the movement is running. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs that must be required. Gems with light signs of use, scratches Well-preserved dial and miniature (Paillet signature slighly faded) Overhaul recommended Watches and clocks are sold as is. No warranty is given on the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not accept any restoration estimates from any watchmaker. Watches and clocks are sold "as is". No guarantee is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of