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A Collected Man Will Auction A Unique Pencil Drawing Of F.P. Journe's First Wristwatch By Julie Kraulis & Signed By The Watchmaker
This illustration of Francois-Paul Journe's first-ever wristwatch was drawn entirely by hand by Julie Kraulis, for A Collected Man. Taking over three hundred hours to complete by graphite pencil, the drawing is also inscribed and signed by Monsieur Journe himself, who left a small message at the bottom of it.
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It's being auctioned on A Collected Man, with bidding taking place directly on our website. All proceeds, not just profits, from the sale of this illustration will be donated to the Wellcome Trust's COVID-Zero Research Initiative, specifically in their efforts to fund vaccine development against the virus.
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Measuring an impressive 25.75" by 40” (65.4 x 101.6 cm), this illustration recreates in vivid detail the first wristwatch made by Journe, integrating a tourbillon and a remontoire d’egalité. Completed in 1991, it laid the foundations for all the pieces which would follow, cementing Journe’s horological skill and aesthetic from early on.
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From the impression of motion conveyed by the rotating tourbillon to the hand-engraved numerals on the power reserve, the illustration wonderfully captures the essence of this historic watch, in all of its small, captivating details.
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Fading into the strap, Kraulis has also depicted a stylised view of the movement mechanics, depicting the remontoire d’egalité, the core of the watch, at an angle.
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On the bottom left corner, it is signed by Francois-Paul Journe in French, who left a small message when A Collected Man presented it to him in 2018, in Geneva. The message reads, “What a crazy piece of work! This drawing of my first wristwatch.” - Francois-Paul Journe.
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Julie Kraulis, the talented Canadian artist known for her focus on the graphical representation of horological objects, describes her discovery of Francois-Paul Journe's work as such, "Upon discovering F.P. Journe, I became fascinated by his unique and creative approach to the art of timekeeping. His timepieces were unlike any I'd come across before."
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With Kraulis and A Collected Man having discussed this project for quite some time, she comments, "The design aesthetic and mechanical prowess are truly remarkable and so, it was a very special honour to work with A Collected Man on this project to capture Journe's first, foundational piece from which he would build his independent empire."
The auction will end at midnight (BST) on Sunday, 31st May.
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At A Glance
· Artist: Julie Kraulis for A Collected Man
· Subject: F.P. Journe's Prototype Wristwatch (1991)
· Material: paper, pencil, wooden frame and glass
· Dimensions: 25.75" x 40” (65.4 x 101.6 cm)
· Frame: black wooden frame with protecting glass
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Delivery
This F.P. Journe Tourbillon Illustration, made by Julie Kraulis for A Collected Man, has been enclosed in a black wooden frame, with protective glass. A Collected Man offers complimentary worldwide shipping to the successful bidder.