The Art of Falconry > Parmigiani Fleurier takes on Falconry in #Doha

PARMIGIANI UNVEILS THE “FALCON” A NEW INNOVATIVE TABLE CLOCK WORTH $4.11 MILLION

Parmigiani Fleurier recently unveiled, a new innovative table clock/automaton manufactured in Switzerland, an exceptional watchmaking objet d'art for the first time in Doha, Qatar today. This piece, entitled "Falcon", is a brilliant interpretation of the Middle Eastern tradition of falconry and pays homage to the famous animal sculptor, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Being particularly attuned to the artist's sensibilities and his aestheticism, Parmigiani has used some of his techniques, including silverwork, in creating this unique work of art which is worth $ 4.11 million (AED 15 million).

The falcon, a sculpture in polished silver, majestically spreads its wings, each contour of which is highlighted by 6000 brilliant-cut diamonds in a drop setting, accentuating the sheer breadth of the bird's wingspan. An extremely complex piece to create, formed of several parts it required 1800 hours of work and perfect mastery of the techniques of chasing and buffing of the precious metal to perfect its form. Its beak and talons, symbols of the hunter's legendary strength, are made of gold. The cap on the top of its head is set with brilliant-cut white diamonds, again in keeping with the purest tradition of hand-setting.

The piece has been exclusively unveiled at the Doha 9th Jewellery and Watch Exhibition (20-27 Feb, 2012). Website

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