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The Phillips Geneva Watch Days Auction
03 September 2026
Dates
Switzerland, Genève
Location
Geneva Watch Days
Auction house
Graphic artwork wolf
Unique Graphic Piece of Art ‘Wolf’ Will Be Presented at the Phillips Auction
On September 3 in Geneva, Konstantin Chaykin will take part in the Phillips Charity Auction as part of Geneva Watch Days. There the author will present an original graphic artwork ‘Wolf’ from the ‘Chaykin's Bestiary’ universe.
The blueprint was created during a masterclass that the artist held for students of the Swiss university HEAD. This is the only copy, specially prepared for participation in the auction. The event, organised by Phillips, will be held in a closed format for collectors.
In Konstantin Chaykin's Bestiary, the Wolf is presented as the Horological Archetype of a guardian standing at the boundary of worlds. Its portrayal in the artwork intertwines the traditions of the Eastern collection with the creator's signature graphic style.
The symbolic meaning of the wolf in Eastern philosophy is full of contrasts. In Chinese tradition, the animal is associated with a predatory and ruthless nature. However, in Turkic-Mongolian and Buryat mythology, the wolf is revered as the progenitor of the clan and its protector.
The distinctiveness of this piece lies in Chaykin's graphic approach. The Horological Archetype is built upon a multi-layered hatching technique. By utilizing lines of varying thickness and direction, the master shapes the shadows and conveys texture. The striking color accents in the artwork are the wolf's ochre eyes and its rich red maw. Crafting this image took the master over two weeks of continuous labor, meaning every single stroke carries its own profound philosophical significance.
On September 3 in Geneva, Konstantin Chaykin will take part in the Phillips Charity Auction as part of Geneva Watch Days. There the author will present an original graphic artwork ‘Wolf’ from the ‘Chaykin's Bestiary’ universe.
The blueprint was created during a masterclass that the artist held for students of the Swiss university HEAD. This is the only copy, specially prepared for participation in the auction. The event, organised by Phillips, will be held in a closed format for collectors.
In Konstantin Chaykin's Bestiary, the Wolf is presented as the Horological Archetype of a guardian standing at the boundary of worlds. Its portrayal in the artwork intertwines the traditions of the Eastern collection with the creator's signature graphic style.
The symbolic meaning of the wolf in Eastern philosophy is full of contrasts. In Chinese tradition, the animal is associated with a predatory and ruthless nature. However, in Turkic-Mongolian and Buryat mythology, the wolf is revered as the progenitor of the clan and its protector.
The distinctiveness of this piece lies in Chaykin's graphic approach. The Horological Archetype is built upon a multi-layered hatching technique. By utilizing lines of varying thickness and direction, the master shapes the shadows and conveys texture. The striking color accents in the artwork are the wolf's ochre eyes and its rich red maw. Crafting this image took the master over two weeks of continuous labor, meaning every single stroke carries its own profound philosophical significance.
