WHO WANTS TO BUY AN AUTOMATON?

This article examines jewelry brand Van Cleef & Arpels' venture into crafting high-jewelry automatons inspired by 18th-century craftsmanship. Topics include the brand's history of creating "Extraordinary Objects," its collaboration with artisan François Junod to add movement to these pieces, and standout creations like the Fée Ondine fairy automaton and the 2025 astronomical clock. Also explored is how these automatons blend horology, jewelry and whimsical storytelling.