The Property of Martin Snaric

Patek Philippe. An 18K gold openface keyless lever watch accompanied by a first edition copy of POPism: The Warhol '60s, by Andy Warhol & Pat Hackett, signed and presented by Andy Warhol to Martin Snaric

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., SWITZERLAND, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., NO. 163069, CIRCA 1912

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold openface keyless lever watch accompanied by a first edition copy of POPism: The Warhol '60s, by Andy Warhol & Pat Hackett, signed and presented by Andy Warhol to Martin Snaric
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Switzerland, retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 163069, circa 1912
With nickel-finished lever movement, 20 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, wolf's tooth winding, gold cuvette, the white enamel dial with stylized Arabic numerals, blued steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds, the plain circular case, hinged back (No. 163069), accompanied by a first edition copy of POPism: The Warhol '60s by Andy Warhol & Pat Hackett, inscribed To my lover to be, To Martin, 12-25-80, Andy Warhol, with a small illustration by the artist, case and movement signed by maker and retailer, dial signed by retailer
45 mm. diam. (2)

Lot Essay

Martin Snaric is a New York based model who was active from the mid 1970s through the mid 1980s. Through his work in the fashion industry he became friends with Andy Warhol and his Factory. Warhol presented him with this book and watch as a graduation gift and token of their friendship.

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