Mechanical wonders : the Sandoz collection : a loan exhibition of antique automatons from the collection of Maurice Sandoz / presented by A La Vielle Russie and Parmigiani.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : A La Vielle Russie, [2011]Copyright date: ©2011Description: 125 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:- still image
- text
- unmediated
- volume
- Sandoz, Maurice, 1892-1958 -- Art collections -- Exhibitions
- Clocks and watches -- Exhibitions
- Mechanical singing-bird boxes -- Exhibitions
- Mechanical toys -- Exhibitions
- Art objects -- Collectors and collecting -- Switzerland -- Exhibitions
- Robots -- Exhibitions
- Automaton
- USA
- Automaton Sandoz Russie Parmigiani Faberge eggs peacock Mother Shipton
- Catalog
- SterchiüPhotography] Renauld
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Books | Jost Bürgi Library Reading Room | NK3649 .M44 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31560000067583 |
Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at A La Vielle Russie, New York, Oct. 26-Nov. 26, 2011.
Includes bibliographical references (page 125).
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Glossy, color illustrated catalog of one month (oct/nov 2011) temporary Exhibit at La Veille Russie in New York of selected mechanical wonders (id est automatons and luxury watches) from the Sandoz Collection (including many items usually exhibited at Chateau des Monts in LeLocle) combined with the launch of 2 Parmigiani Fleurier wristwatches inspired by pieces from the Sandoz Collection. Exhibit includes 71 objects (including 3 imperial egs by Faberger (Swan, Peacock and Yousoupoff egg), and a very rare French mechanical panting with changing scenes, numerous automaton watches, and humanoids (the Citern Player and Mother Shipton) and animated animals (catepillars, mouse and 2 peocock [the enamaled one from the peacock egg, and the standalone golden one). Introductory text of 32 pages outlines the historic connection between the Sandoz collection and La Veille Russie.
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