Paris, Eiffel Tower, Santos-Dumont No. 6
| Title | Paris, Eiffel Tower, Santos-Dumont No. 6 |
| Collection | Pièces Uniques |
| Piece Unique | 1 of 1 |
Creation Details
An homage to aviation’s boldest pioneers, Paris, Eiffel Tower, Santos-Dumont No. 6 revisits a defining moment when ambition met engineering in the heart of Paris. This composition embodies the audacity of Alberto Santos-Dumont, elegantly framed by the timeless silhouette of the Eiffel Tower. A Pièce Unique (1 of 1), it is signed, dated, and numbered, crafted in the Atelier WOCS workshop in Geneva. Measuring 145×100 cm, it is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Story Behind
In 1901, the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont circled the Eiffel Tower aboard his No.6 airship, tracing a silhouette of ambition through the Parisian sky. At the heart of this composition, the Tower rises not merely as structure, but as a monument to human ingenuity, engraved with the names of scientific pioneers, restored to their original gilded brilliance.
The prototype of the Santos timepiece appears discreetly within the scene, born from a challenge exchanged between aviator and watchmaker, a timepiece shaped by the needs of flight, and by the codes of elegance. This gesture, simple and historic, helped define modern horology.
Anchoring the base of the composition, the École Militaire affirms a legacy of discipline and design, while Pierre Poisson’s sculpture La Jeunesse in nearby Warsaw Park evokes the forward motion of a generation.
This creation captures a moment when Paris itself seemed to ascend, a city where architecture, aviation, and time converged in quiet revolution. A tableau of precision and poetry, echoing the rhythm of an era that continues to shape the present.
| Notice |
Atelier WOCS is an independent Maison d’Art devoted to the creation of bespoke, handcrafted compositions. While certain Pièces Uniques works may reference cultural or historical elements linked to renowned maisons, they are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by those entities. Each creation is produced exclusively upon private commission and intended solely for inclusion in the collector’s personal heritage.