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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- Applique, modèle masque aux serpents
- Bronze
- Height: 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm
Provenance
James Lord, Paris
John Rewald, New York (a gift from friends in 1992 on the occasion of his 80th birthday and sold by the estate: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1994, lot 438)
Acquired at the above sale
John Rewald, New York (a gift from friends in 1992 on the occasion of his 80th birthday and sold by the estate: Christie's, New York, May 11, 1994, lot 438)
Acquired at the above sale
Literature
Françoise Francisci, Diego Giacometti, Catalogue de l'oeuvre, vol. I, Paris, 1986, illustration of another cast p. 35
Jean Clair, Méduse, Paris, 1989, illustration of another cast pl. 68
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank: L'Étange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, illustration of the plaster version p. 198
Jean Clair, Méduse, Paris, 1989, illustration of another cast pl. 68
Pierre-Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank: L'Étange luxe du rien, Paris, 2006, illustration of the plaster version p. 198
Condition
The patina is a medium reddish brown color. The work is in very good original condition with minimal light surface scratching and patina rubbing, some surface dirt in the deeper crevices.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.