New York | Douglas DC4 | HB-ILA
| Title | New York, Douglas DC-4, HB-ILA |
| Collection | Patrimony Collection |
| Limited Edition | 50 Pieces Worldwide |
Creation Details
New York, Douglas DC-4, HB-ILA is an Atelier WOCS creation, meticulously crafted in the Geneva ateliers, where artistry and precision converge.
This composition anchors the first Swiss transatlantic flight of 1947 in a format dedicated to historical transmission. Crafted with exacting attention to form and scale, it offers a lasting record of a moment that contributed to the architecture of international presence.
The work is issued in a limited edition of 50 numbered exemplars, each signed, sealed by the Maison, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Story Behind
On May 2nd, 1947, a Swissair DC-4 bearing the registration HB-ILA departed from Geneva-Cointrin and crossed the Atlantic to New York. The aircraft, named Genève, opened a transatlantic axis at a time when long-distance flight remained a declaration of vision.
This composition was issued in 2025, in anticipation of the 80th anniversary of that historic departure. It joins the archival line of Atelier WOCS as a cultural artefact, shaped to preserve the discreet expansion of Swiss presence in the postwar world.
The gesture it recalls continues to resonate: movement shaped by structure, ambition defined by precision, and connection carried through time. The flight between Geneva and Manhattan opened access. In that opening, a quiet legacy took form, one that endures through memory, and now lives in this composition.
| Détails d’Œuvre |
| Méthode | Realised through the Maison’s Étorie™ process, combining natural pigment inks on pure cotton paper. Each composition may receive discreet hand-applied touches to enrich depth, texture, and visual resonance. |
| Lieu d’origine | Entirely handcrafted within the Geneva ateliers of Atelier WOCS, where each exemplar is shaped with care, intention, and lasting character. |
BECOMING A CUSTODIAN
Each tableau may be adapted to the collector’s preferences. Alternative frame finishes and bespoke mounting options can be arranged upon request. If intended as a gift, a discreet invoice excluding pricing may be included, along with a personalized handwritten note.
For a more ceremonial moment, our Concierge Service can coordinate white-glove delivery or a private presentation within the Collector's Salon.