Watches, Jewelry, Fine Art, Antiques And Midcentury Modern

In 1976, Patek Philippe, one of the most esteemed luxury wristwatch brands, introduced the Nautilus to the market. The shape of the watch was unprecedented, using an octagon bezel and curved edges. The name, Nautilus, comes from the submarine described in Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. An 18 karat gold Nautilus watch will be available in the upcoming Watches, Jewelry, Fine Art, Antiques, and Midcentury Modern auction, presented by Clarke Auction Gallery.

Another leading lot in the auction is a watercolor painting by Thomas Waterman Wood. In the composition of his paintings, Wood emphasized the details and spirits of his subjects. He often captured events in the life of his hometown of Montpelier, Vermont. Along with Wood’s watercolor is a pair of oil paintings by Chuck Sabatino. In applying layers of paint in very thin oil glazes, Sabatino draws attention to the light and shadow in his paintings. Warm colors such as amber, gold, and brown are fitting for his subjects and backgrounds. He is loyal to those tones: “All the west is those colors. It’s the warmth of this part of the country, and I’m trying to bring that out.” View all of these lots and register to bid at Bidsquare.