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Diego Giacometti
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 EUR
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Description
- Diego Giacometti
- Carcasse à la chauve-souris table, 1982
- Branded DIEGO and monogrammed DG on a crosspiece
- patinated bronze and glass
- 43 x 125,5 x 80,5 cm ; 17 x 49 3/8 x 31 5/8 in.
patinated bronze and glass
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the father of the present owner for his house in Southern France and hence by descent
Private collection, France
Private collection, France
Literature
Michel Butor, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1985, p. 116
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, pp. 95-97
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 108-109
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, pp. 57-59
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Paris, 1986, pp. 95-97
Daniel Marchesseau, Diego Giacometti, Paris, 1986, pp. 108-109
Diego Gacometti, Möbel und Objekte aus Bronze, exhibition catalogue, Museum Bellerive, Zürich, June 16 - September 4, 1988, pp. 57-59
Condition
FR : Très bon état général.
Quelques infimes traces d'oxydation, légère usure à la patine et fines rayures sur l'ensemble de la surface. Le plateau en verre avec de fines rayures éparses sur toute la surface.
EN : Very good overall condition.
Some tiny traces of oxidation, minor wear to the patina and fine scratches on the surface, the glass top with fine scratches on the surface, consistent with use and age
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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."