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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Paire d'appliques, 1968
- Chacune signée Diego et DG
- bronze
- Hauteur : 29 cm (11 1/2 in.) Largeur : 27,5 cm (10 7/8 in.) Profondeur : 18,5 cm (7 1/4 in.)
bronze à patine verte à trois bras de lumière, chacune ornée d'un hibou et d'une coupelle
Provenance
Collection privée, Suisse, acquis directement auprès de l'artiste
Exhibited
Zürich, Musée Bellerive, Diego Giacometti, 16 juin - 4 septembre 1988
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, éd. Maeght, Paris, 1985, p. 149
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti catalogue de l'oeuvre vol.1, éd. Eolia, Paris, 1986, pp. 112-113
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, éd. Hermann, Paris, 1986/2005, p. 168 pour un modèle sans hibou et coupe
Diego Giacometti, catalogue de l'exposition, Musée Bellerive, Zurich, 1988, p. 75 sous le n. 41
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti catalogue de l'oeuvre vol.1, éd. Eolia, Paris, 1986, pp. 112-113
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, éd. Hermann, Paris, 1986/2005, p. 168 pour un modèle sans hibou et coupe
Diego Giacometti, catalogue de l'exposition, Musée Bellerive, Zurich, 1988, p. 75 sous le n. 41
Condition
Very good overall condition. Very nice patina, brighter than on the catalog illustration, the shades of green goes from a lighter tone to a less darker than the one illustrated. Very detailed cast mostly visible on the leaves. The right owl with nice brownish patina. The extreme right candlestick's leaf presents two minor holes of approximately 1mm diameter. Some minor traces of oxidizing scattered over the surface. Some traces of glue amongst the electric wires.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A ce jour, seul deux exemplaires de ce modèle sont connus, l'un à patine verte, l'autre à patine or