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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Paravent Les animaux Rois, 1984
- Signed Diego Giacometti and dated 84 on a panel
- oak and bronze
- Each panel : 160,5 x 50 cm ; 63 1/8 x 19 5/8 in. ; Total length : 200 cm ; 78 3/4 in.
wood and bronze, four panels
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Private collection, Paris
Private collection, Paris
Exhibited
Paris - salon OBART – Vivre en Art, 1992
Paris – salon SAGA – Vivre en Art, 1993
Flims – Diego Giacometti tritt aus dem schatten, 2007
Paris – salon SAGA – Vivre en Art, 1993
Flims – Diego Giacometti tritt aus dem schatten, 2007
Literature
Jacqueline von Sprecher, Diego Giacometti, tritt aus dem Schatten, Zürich, 2007, reproduced p. 142
Condition
FR : Très bon état général.
Rares et discrets éclats sur les rebords des panneaux. Un des panneau fendillé au recto sur environ 10 cm de long (visible sur l'illustration du catalogue) et correspondant à un enfoncement d'environ 1,5 x 2 cm au revers.
Les éléments en bronze avec quelques traces d'oxydation et d'usure à la patine. La fixation de certains éléments en partie inférieure sont un peu lâches (arbres et hibou).
EN : Very good overall condition.
Rare and discrete chips on the edges of the panels. One of the panel with a crack of approximately 10 cm on the front (visible on the catalogue's illustration) corresponding to a dent of approximately 1,5 x 2 cm on the backside.
The bronze components with traces of oxidation and wear of the patina. The fixing of some bronze components is a bit loose on the lower part (trees and owl).
"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
Diego Giacometti had, according to our knowledge, produced five screens. The first model was executed for Dr. Illouz's medical practice circa 1970.
Four other models were commissioned by a collector for his Parisian apartment.
The decoration was entrusted to Diego Giacometti who designed the various decorative elements of the property. Diego had a special attachment for this place he visited some years ago with Alberto and Marlène Dietrich.
The artist created and delivered a staircase, coffee tables, chairs, door handles and a set of four screens including the present lot.
The four screens replaced the balustrades overlooking the drawing-room and were placed next to each other, thus concealing the night quarters on the first floor.
Three screens were executed in sanded oak, decorated thoughout with bronze animals and leaves, each unique from each other and a fourth in painted wood decorated with caryatids in bronze.
From the living room one could simply look up to see a succession of animals and leaves running everywhere.
André Masson, a close friend of the commissioner, gave titles to the screens with Vieira Da Silva : "Les animaux Rois" (The animals Kings) and "Les Prêtresses du silence" (The Priestess of silence).
The genesis of this commission started in 1983, was confirmed and delivered in 1984 and is one of the last main private commissions realised by Diego Giacometti who passed away eight months later.
Four other models were commissioned by a collector for his Parisian apartment.
The decoration was entrusted to Diego Giacometti who designed the various decorative elements of the property. Diego had a special attachment for this place he visited some years ago with Alberto and Marlène Dietrich.
The artist created and delivered a staircase, coffee tables, chairs, door handles and a set of four screens including the present lot.
The four screens replaced the balustrades overlooking the drawing-room and were placed next to each other, thus concealing the night quarters on the first floor.
Three screens were executed in sanded oak, decorated thoughout with bronze animals and leaves, each unique from each other and a fourth in painted wood decorated with caryatids in bronze.
From the living room one could simply look up to see a succession of animals and leaves running everywhere.
André Masson, a close friend of the commissioner, gave titles to the screens with Vieira Da Silva : "Les animaux Rois" (The animals Kings) and "Les Prêtresses du silence" (The Priestess of silence).
The genesis of this commission started in 1983, was confirmed and delivered in 1984 and is one of the last main private commissions realised by Diego Giacometti who passed away eight months later.